ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE (ESL)
Learn to speak English

Trained volunteer tutors will help you to understand and speak English.
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First you will be interviewed.
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Then you will have your own tutor, or you might decide to learn English with a small group.
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You set your own goals.
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Your tutor will help you achieve those goals.
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Your privacy will always be respected.
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Tutoring is FREE.
If there are many people who want to learn English, you may be asked to wait a short time until a tutor is available.
BASIC english reading & writing
Do You Need Help Reading or Writing English?
Whether you are a beginner or just need to improve your reading or writing skills, Literacy Volunteers can help you.
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Your privacy is always respected.
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First you will be interviewed.
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Then you will have your own tutor.
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You set your own goals.
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The tutor will help you meet those goals.
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Tutoring is free.
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Venice, Englewood, Laurel, Osprey & Nokomis
Call: 941-861-1352
North Port
Call: 941-861-1320



Workplace English
Small classes for local businesses are held onsite to help employees master English.
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We are currently providing small workforce English classes onsite for following local businesses:
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PGT Industries
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Jacaranda Trace
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Cassariano Italian Eatery
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Goodwill Industries
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If you would like more information about this program, please contact us.
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Annual Citizenship class
We hold two citizenship classes each year, one in Venice and one in North Port, typically, one night per week for 10 weeks. On average, there around 8 to ten students in each class. Upon completion of the class students should be prepared to take and pass the US Citizenship Exam.
