English Language Learners

Beginning literacy classes are for those who speak little or no English, emphasizing fundamental conversational speaking and reading skills. Students learn life skills like how to introduce themselves, navigate a bus route, rent housing, understand money, and talk to a doctor. Coursework includes U.S. history, government, culture and the roles and responsibilities of citizens.

Those with foundational language skills are given the tools needed to enter the workforce, attend career training programs or take college entrance tests such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

ELL students gain computer skills, learning to navigate Google Suite and use the internet in English. ELL students may be eligible to participate in workforce training offered in Adult Education.

• ELL students are from around the world.
• Students range in age from 18-80.
• Some students enter the program unable to read or write in their native language.
• Some students hold master's or doctorate degrees from their country.
• Some students are refugees.
• Others come with spouses who are attending local universities or working for a local company with international connections.