Colleges/Universities with ESOL Classes
Sinclair Community College
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. Contact Paul Carbonaro or visit the website for more information.
University of Dayton
Intensive English Program (IEP). Contact iep@udayton.edu or visit the website for more information.
Wright State University
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. Contact Robert Rubin or visit the website for more information.
Free ESOL Classes for Adults
St. John's United Church of Christ
The ESOL Program, formerly known as the International School, at St. John's UCC provides adults with a warm, caring place in which to increase their English language. Our goal is to help students increase the skills needed to live and work in their community. The program teaches reading, writing, listening, and speaking. ESOL classes meet from 9:30-11:45 am Monday through Friday.
For orientation and start times contact the school office at 937-461-3332. If you are interested or have questions about some of the programs, contact Leah Brown, Program Coordinator by email at leahbrown@mvctc.com
Miami Valley Career Technology Center - Aspire Program
Free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at different locations around Montgomery, Greene, and Preble counties. Students will learn the following skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
- Classes are offered in-person and online.
- Class options include beginning to advanced levels, College & Career Prep for Professionals, Culinary Food Handler, English for Healthcare, GED preparation, and Culinary Supervisor.
- The Aspire program also offers free workplace education and adult readiness classes to individuals with or without a high school diploma. Services available: foundational math, reading, and writing skills; Adult Secondary Education/High School Equivalency preparation (GED/HiSET); transition services that help students develop essential skills for employment, college or trade school; life skills, employability skills, and computer literacy; workplace education services that are offered in collaboration with an employer to increase the productivity of the workforce; and, distance education classes that enhance learning using technology.
For more information on ESOL classes or to ask questions, call (937) 461-3332 or email aspire@mvctc.com or visit the website.
South Dayton Presbyterian Church
Free conversational English classes at South Dayton Presbyterian Church
(5280 Bigger Rd, Dayton OH 45440)
Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. (childcare provided for kids 5 and under)
Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (no childcare provided)
Accepting new students for our second semester beginning on January 28 and 29. You may come either day and register to begin classes. Please come no later than 15 minutes after the start of class.
For more information or to register.
Crossover Community Development (COCD)
COCD offers a variety of free ESL classes including for U.S. citizenship. Classes are provided in collaboration with the Ahiska Turkish American Community Center.
Visit the website for more information.
Brunner Literacy Center
The English Language Learning (ELL) program provides an adult who is not a native English speaker with skills in English conversation, reading, and writing. According to individual need and desire, involvement in this program can include preparation for U.S. citizenship.
Dayton Metro Library
English as a Second Language (ESL) course offerings.
Visit the library online or call the Main Library at (937) 463-2665.
Mango Languages is a language learning program that is available for use outside the library with a library card. Patrons can use a traditional library card, acquired onsite at any library location, or an eCard, which can be registered for on the website.
Visit Mango Languages online for more info on how to access Mango Languages
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