Learning English and Translation Help

Here you will find resources to assist with translation and learning English including:

  • The Useful Cell Phone List of Apps (in six languages)
  • A document that points out Online Resources for learning English (available in English and Spanish)
  • The Simply Speaking Book with lessons

Online Resources for Learning English

This handout provides a short description and links for a variety of online programs for learning English.

 English  Spanish

Useful Cell Phone Apps

A list of useful cell phone apps for students and families. This list includes two apps for learning English and two apps to help with translation.

  English    Burmese   Haitian
  Karen   Nepali   Spanish

Simply Speaking Book

Simply Speaking Book Cover Image

Simply Speaking was created to help you learn English. The lessons are meant to help you with your everyday life in New York. Some of the topics include: greetings, parts of the body, types of food, and words to say when going to the doctor. The vocabulary in these lessons will allow you to make new friends and communicate at work and in public places!

It can be very difficult to study a new language, but your life can improve by learning one. Practice these lessons whenever you can! People who learn English become more independent. You will be able to defend yourself when treated unfairly. You will be able to buy things at stores, and order food at restaurants. You may even be able to receive promotions at work.

The complete book is available below.

In addition, there are two Pdf files which are each half of the complete book. These are available to you in case the whole book is too large of a file to download or send:  Level 1A (first 36 pages) and Level 1B (page 37 to the end).