Learn to speak, read,
or write English
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”
UMMA Centers:
The mission of the UMMA Center is to empower the lives of underprivileged individuals in Lake County by providing educational support and community resources. The UMMA Center offers FREE ESL classes throughout the year.
UMMA: 221 Washington St., Waukegan, IL 60085; 847-336-6136, info@ummacenters.org
ELS Classes in Zion
FREE ESL Classes offered through the Mundelein High School, Adult Education Department in Zion! Classes are held at Zion Township on Tuesday& Thursday’s from 8:30am-11am. As well as Tuesday and Thursday’s from 6-8:30pm at Zion Central Middle School. Walk-ins are always welcomed!
Zion Township: 1015 27th Street, Zion, IL 60099
Zion Central Middle School: 1716 27th Street, Zion, IL 60099;
Christ Community Church
English as a second language (ESL) classes offered at Christ Community Church for beginners, intermediate, and advanced learners. Classes are held on Tuesday & Thursday’s from 9am – 11am. Registration is accepted year-round registration and free child care is available.
Christ Community Church: 2500 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion, IL. 60099; (847) 746-1411
College of Lake County
Increase your confidence and ability to communicate with CLC’s English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. You’ll take a test that helps determine if you’re at a beginning, intermediate or advanced level. Then you’ll practice and perfect your speaking, listening, reading and writing in English.
College of Lake County: 19351 W Washington St. Building 4, Room 41 8, Grayslake, IL; 847-543-2021, adulteducation@clcillinois.edu.
Waukegan Public Library
Learn English by speaking it! In Conversational ESL, you’ll join other English language learners and volunteers to practice speaking. This program uses visual tools, small talk, and role play to teach native speakers of many languages to communicate in English, focusing on specific issues, like making a doctor’s appointment, placing an emergency call, parent/teacher conferences, and more. Classes offered Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in classroom AB on the main floor. Call 847-775-2547 or email to register.
Waukegan Public Library: 128 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085, 847-623-2041
The Community Center at Catholic Charities
As part of their Family Strengthening program, Catholic Charities provides ESL classes for individuals and families.
The Community Center at Catholic Charities: 914 8th Street, Waukegan IL 60085, 847-775-0858