To help reduce the spread of coronavirus, TLC has suspended in-person tutoring, classes, programs, and book donations in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.
Learning continues over the phone and online.
To join an English class, please contact Stephanie Lyas at slyas@literacy-council.org.
TLC staff continues to work remotely to serve our community and can be reached by email.
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There are many English classes for adults! We can guide you to classes where English is taught to those who speak other languages. There are classes at night, in the morning, or on weekends, located near your neighborhood.
¿Necesita usted aprender inglés? ¡Hay muchas clases para adultos! Podemos dirigrile a usted a clases donde se enseña ingles a los que hablan otros idiomas. Hay clases de noche, por la mañana, o en los fines de semanas, ubicadas cerca de su barrio.
2020 ESOL CLASSES (by County)
Jefferson County
¡Adelante!-Alabama Worker Center
2104 Chapel Hill Road, Hoover, AL 35216
Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Call 205-326-1925 or 205-317-1481
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL 35243
Mondays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (ESL textbook $20.00)
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:15 p.m. (ESL textbook $20.00)
Childcare provided for ages 2 months to 5 years
Classes may include Christian content
Contact Caroline Brown at 205-776-5343 or cbrown@briarwood.org for more information
The Church at Brook Hills
3145 Brook Highlands Parkway, Birmingham, 35242
Thursdays, 10-11:45 AM (Women Only) and 6:15-8:00 PM (Men & Women)
Levels 1-4 & Advanced Communication
Childcare and meals provided.
Email Hanna Taylor at htaylor@brookhills.org or visit http://www.brookhills.org/ESL
Dawson Memorial Baptist Church
1114 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209
Thursdays, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. in North Building
Transportation for limited areas and childcare provided
Call 205-871-7324 for more information or contact Rita Smith at ritamsmith43@me.com
Hispanic Social Services (La Casita)
92 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925 for more information
Homewood Public Library
1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925 for more information
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal Drive, Hoover, AL 35216
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. ESL class (Free)
Extra practice sessions available
Call (205) 444-7840 for more information
Hunter Street Baptist Church
2600 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, AL 35244
Wednesdays, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Free)
Childcare provided
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Free)
Call Karla at 205-985-7295 or contact at Karla@hsbc.org
Irondale Community School
225 16th Street S., Irondale, AL 35210
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925 for more information
Jefferson State Community College-Main Campus
2601 Carson Road, Birmingham, AL 35215
Room LWH-229
Monday -Thursday, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Classes are ongoing
Call 205-856-8026 or 205-856-7945 for more information
Lawson State Community College – Glen Iris Elementary School
1115 11th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
Monday thru Thursday, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Free)
Classes held year round with a short semester break
Call Ms. Gillie at 205-231-7440
Ministry Center at Green Springs
2230 Green Springs Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35205
Mondays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Book fee is $10.00, Classes are free)
Childcare provided birth through age 3 and learning activities for K4-Grade 6
Contact Sandy Flynn, Director at 205-422-3427
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
980 Huffman Road, Birmingham, AL 35215
Sundays, 9:15-10:30 a.m. Childcare provided
Call 205-836-2274
Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church
1343 Hueytown Rd, Hueytown, Alabama 35023
Thursdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Classes are ongoing
Call Jane Bellew at 205-491-3771 for more information
Rudd Middle School
4526 Rudd School Road, Pinson, AL 35126
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. (ESL textbook $25.00)
Childcare available
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925 for more information
Shades Mountain Baptist Church
2017 Columbiana Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (ESL textbook fee)
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (ESL textbook fee)
Contact David Parks at 205- 746-4467 or at daparks@samford.edu
Tarrant Elementary School
1269 Portland Street, Tarrant, AL 35217
Wednesday 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. (ESL text book $25.00)
Childcare provided
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925 for more information
UAB Community English Program
901 13th Street South
Education Building, Room 119
Thursdays, 7:30- 9:00 p.m.
Fridays, 9:30- 10:45 a.m.
Placement Test Required
Contact Dr. Josie Prado at 205-975-5045 or jprado@uab.edu
UAB English Class for Specific Purposes (Intermediate & Advanced Levels)
Mondays- Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Placement Test Required
Contact Dr. Josie Prado at 205-975-5045 or jprado@uab.edu
Shelby County
Alabaster First United Methodist Church
10903 Highway 119, Alabaster, AL 35007
Tuesdays, 9:00 –10:45 a.m.
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925 for more information
Jefferson State Community College – Shelby Campus
4600 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35242
Math and Science Building, Room 117
Mondays and Wednesdays, Intermediate/Advanced, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Free)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Beginner class, 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Free)
Placement test required. Call for an appointment.
Classes are ongoing
Call 205-983-5929
North Shelby Baptist Church
4100 Belcher Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. (ESL textbook $25.00)
Childcare provided for pre-K thru grade 6 during class time
Registration is open
Call Laura Greenfield at 205-994-4921
Pelham Public Library
2000 Pelham Park Blvd., Pelham, AL 35124
Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925 for more information
Valleydale Church
2324 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35244
Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Free)
Call 205-991-5282
The University of Montevallo
75 College Drive, Montevallo, AL 35115
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925 for more information
Blount County
Oneonta Public Library
221 2nd Street S., Oneonta, AL 35121
Thursdays, 4:30 p.m.
Call Amy Woods at 205-274-7641
Wallace State Community College- Oneonta Campus
101 1st Ave West, Oneonta, AL 35121
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925 for more information
St. Clair County
Jefferson State Community College – Pell City
500 College Circle, Pell City, AL 35125
Room 314
Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925 for more information
Walker County
St. Cecilia Catholic Church
2159 Hwy. 195, Jasper AL 35503
Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925 for more information
