Welcome!

Volunteers Needed! The BNL ESOL Program is currently in need of volunteer tutors to help our international community learn English and assimilate into a new culture. If you are interested in helping our BNL visitors with their English skills, please contact Jennifer Lynch at 344-4894 or email esol@bnl.gov.

Welcome to English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at Brookhaven National Laboratory. What is ESOL? ESOL is a program with FREE English classes that help our visitors, guests, employees and spouses with their English skills. The classes are held in the Recreation Building (#317).  We are also "like a family" that gives support to each other.  We have field trips and learn about American and international cultures together. The ESOL office is in building 179B. ESOL falls under the Quality of Life program in the Staff Services Division at BNL.  For more information or to join classes, please send an email to esol@bnl.gov.
See updated class schedule.

We help to improve English by: Offering free ESOL classes. If you’re interested in taking these classes offered by trained tutors and teachers, fill out this ESOL Student Registration Form. Having fun and educational BNL community events that promote language proficiency, foster community, and expose international visitors to American customs and culture. Publicizing information for your information about upcoming events in the Community News. Attending events helps to improve English. Click here for important links that can help improve English.

Jennifer Lynch, ESOL Program Coordinator, holds a Master of Arts degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where she later became adjunct professor of English as a Second Language. Jennifer has also taught at various English language schools in England and the United States. Jennifer is expanding the existing ESOL classes and curriculum and assisting BNL's international community with communication-related issues. She is also initiator and editor of the Community News--a newsletter with great information and articles for your reading enjoyment.

Please do not hesitate to email Jennifer Lynch or call her at extension 4894 with any questions about the ESOL program or if you would like to volunteer in some way. There are plenty of opportunities! If you have any suggestions, we are always eager to hear them. 

ESOL Mission Statement

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program compliments the Laboratory’s mission in its endeavor to create a safe and welcoming workplace and community environment by supporting those visitors, spouses, partners, students, and staff members who would like to improve their English skills with a variety of cross-cultural educational programs that enhance communication among our diverse population and with English language classes that suit their curricular needs.

Pictured below are students, instructors and supporters of ESOL at the 2003 ESOL Recognition Celebration.