Subscription Databases and E-books
LearningExpress
Online practice exams: U.S. Citizenship, GED, and more. Many online courses. Some courses, such as Reading Comprehension, Grammar Skills, Math, have instructions in English or Spanish. Learning Express also includes a section called Job & Career Accelerator.  Over 1,000 occupations can be explored in detail. Users can search job postings from a database of more than 5 million up-to-date listings; then they can create resumes and cover letters, and practice interviewing skills. The Accelerator also helps people improve work-related skills and prepare for licensing or certification tests.
Mango Languages
Mango is an online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication. Choose from 22 languages, 14 English as a second language experiences, and different levels of fluency. Every lesson incorporates four conversational components (Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Grammar and Culture), each of which is critical to one’s ability to communicate in a foreign language. In addition there are critical thinking and memory exercises. As you listen to and repeat after native speakers, you’ll learn how those pieces can be rearranged and combined to make new thoughts, new conversations, and even more practical communication. Minimum Requirements: Internet Explorer 6 or higher, Firefox, Safari or Opera; Adobe Flash Player 9.

Websites Selected by Librarians
ImmigrantInfo.org
Information on citizenship and immigrant programs in Santa Clara County.
Immigration and Citizenship
U.S. government information about visas, immigration, citizenship, naturalization, adoption, and more.
Welcome to the United States
A 100-page guide for new immigrants in more than 10 languages.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
This official website of the federal government agency USCIS (formerly known as the INS) contains office locations and hours, forms, laws, service information and more.
Infopass
Schedule appointments with immigration information officers at USCIS offices.
Civics and Citizenship Study Materials
Study guides for the naturalization test.
Citizenship Study Guide
Prepare for the citizenship test by using quizzes, flashcards, and practice exercises.
Visas
An official source of information about U.S. visa policy and procedures.
Social Security Numbers for Noncitizens
Offers specific information for getting a Social Security Number.
ESL Class Search
Check here for English as a Second Language Classes in your city.
TOEFL
This official site of the Test of English as a Foreign Language includes tutorials, practice questions, and information.