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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

The Silicon Valley Adult Education Program offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, from basic literacy to advanced levels. Classes assist students in language acquisition by developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. We strive to make each person successful in a global society.

Are you a recent immigrant who needs to learn how to speak English?
Do you want to improve your English to get a better job?
Would you like to communicate more efficiently with your child’s teacher?

Silicon Valley Adult Education offers a variety of classes to meet your needs. We have free Beginning through Advanced ESL classes for adults.

Free ESL Classes

Did you know SVAE Has
Free ESL Classes

These are free English classes for non-native speakers. Students learn English skills needed to obtain and maintain jobs, participate in community activities, and use community resources.

English classes are offered in the morning. Class levels are beginning to advance based on assessments of students’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

Textbooks and online resources are provided.

Silicon Valley Adult Education Programs

ESL Courses

Fall 2024
ESL Courses

English As a Second Language (ESL)

The Silicon Valley Adult Education Program offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, from basic literacy to advanced levels. Classes assist students in language acquisition by developing listening, speaking, reading, writing, and basic computer application skills. We strive to make each person successful in a global society.

Prerequisite: All students will take the CASAS assessment before registering for a class.

Day	Time	Date	Fee	Register
M - F	8:30 - 11:30 a.m.	8/8 - 12/20	FREE	Registration Opens July 8!
M - Th	5:45-9:00 p.m.	8/8 - 12/19	FREE	Registration Opens July 8!

ESL Conversation

This class will provide students with the opportunity to practice listening and speaking skills, the proper use of English grammar, vocabulary development, and practice in pronunciation. Students will discuss topics related to personal interests and current events. The class is open to students from high beginner to intermediate levels.