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 apredner 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.
2019 WINTER/SPRING TERM 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 205-317-1481
Classes begin Monday, January 7, 2019
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL 35243
Mondays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (ESL textbook $20.00)
Use the Chapel entrance by the Kitchen
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:15 p.m. (ESL textbook $20.00)
Go to 3rd Floor at the School entrance
Childcare provided for ages 2 months to 5 years
Classes may include Christian content
Contact Laura Danner at 205-776-5343 or ldanner@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 (Co-Ed)
Levels 1-4 & Advanced Communication
Childcare and meals provided.
Email Hanna Taylor at htaylor@brookhills.org or visit http://www.brookhills.org/ESL for more information
Dawson Memorial Baptist Church
1114 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Social Hall (Free)
Thursdays, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. in North Building (Free)
Transportation for limited areas and childcare provided
Call 205-871-7324 for more information
Contact Linda Stephens at dan4linda@prodigy.net for Tuesday class
Contact Rita Smith at ritamsmith43@me.com for Thursday class
Fultondale Elementary School
950 Central Avenue, Fultondale, AL 35068
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925
Classes begin Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Grantswood Community Elementary School
5110 Grantswood Road, Irondale, AL 35210
Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925
Classes begin Thursday, January 17, 2019
Hispanic Social Services (La Casita)
92 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925
Classes begin Monday, January 14, 2019
Homewood Public Library
1721 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925
Classes begin Tuesday, February 5, 2019
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
Email: Karla@hsbc.org
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
Contact Angela Scott, Instructor at 205-856-8026 or 205-856-7945
Kingston Community Center
801 46th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35212
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 -11 a.m. (Free)
Childcare available
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925
Classes begin Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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
Classes begin February 4, 2019
Contact Sandy Flynn, Director at 205-422-3427
Oakmont Chapel Presbyterian Church
1817 Patton Chapel Road, Birmingham, AL 35216
Mondays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Free)
Ongoing
Contact Dr. Eleanor Wright (call or text) at 205-200-7955
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
980 Huffman Road, Birmingham, AL 35215
Sundays, 9:15-10:30 a.m. (ESL textbook fee $25.00)
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
Redeemer Community Church
4022 4th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35222
Sunday dinner and conversation, 6:00 p.m.
ESOL, Spanish, and kids classes, 6:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Dinner and classes are FREE
For more information call 205-326-7761
Rudd Middle School
4526 Rudd School Road, Pinson, AL 35126
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. (ESL textbook $25.00)
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925
Classes begin Tuesday, January 15, 2019
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 Jody Parham at jodypham@yahoo.com
Southside Baptist Church
1016 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
English Conversation Classes
Call Linda Thomas for an appointment
Call 205-933-8381
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
Classes begin Wednesday, January 9, 2019
UAB School of Education Community English Class
901 13th Street South
Education Building, Room 119
Thursdays, 7:30- 9:00 p.m. January 18 – April 19, 2019
Fridays, 9:30- 10:45 a.m. January 18 – April 19, 2019
Testing and Placement: February 7, March 7, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Contact Dr. Josie Prado at 205-975-5045 or jprado@uab.edu
The Worship Center Christian Church –NEW CLASS
7555 Dickey Springs Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. (ESL textbook $25.00)
Childcare provided
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925
Classes begin Thursday, January 31, 2019
Shelby County
Alabaster First United Methodist Church
10903 Highway 119, Alabaster, AL 35007
Tuesdays, 9:00 –10:45 a.m. (ESL textbook $25.00)
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925
Classes begin Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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 $20.00)
Childcare provided for pre-K thru grade 6 during class time
Registration is open
Call Laura Greenfield at 205-994-4921
Parnell Memorial Library
277 Park Road, Montevallo, AL 35115
Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (ESL textbook $25.00)
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925
Classes begin Thursday, January 17, 2019
Pelham Public Library-NEW!
2000 Pelham Park Blvd.
Pelham, AL 35124
Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925
Classes begin Thursday, March 7, 2019
Valleydale Church
2324 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35244
Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Free)
Call 205-991-5282
Blount County
Oneonta Public Library
221 2nd Street S., Oneonta, AL 35121
Thursdays, 4:30 p.m.
Call Amy Woods at 205-274-7641
Classes begin Thursday, January 3, 2019
St. Clair County
First Baptist Church Pell City
2309 Second Avenue North, Pell City, AL 35125
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Childcare available for ages 1-3. Activities for children 4 – 11, and youth 7-12th grades
Classes are ongoing
Call Tina Stallings at 205-337-8509
Jefferson State Community College – Pell City
500 College Circle, Pell City, AL 35125
Room 319
Mondays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. (ESL textbook $25.00)
Call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925
Classes begin Wednesday, January 9, 2019
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
Classes begin January 3, 2019
