English Classes for Adults
These services are being listed for informational purposes only. Listing on this page is not an endorsement of the class nor programming that is offered.
Colonie Library, 629 Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonville
Practice Conversational English
https://colonielibrary.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=d&q=learning%20english&cid=12740&cal=12740&inc=0
Every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 PM
Adult conversation classes for all levels. No registration. Free.
Contact person: Jessica Kaercher - kaercherj@colonielibrary.org
Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical School, Building A, 1015 Watervliet- Shaker Road
https://www.capitalregionboces.org/adult-education/classes-programs/learn-english/
Multi-level. Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Must register for orientation session. Free.
RISSE (Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus), 240 West Lawrence Street
Register in person Mon. or Wed. from 11-1:00 or call for appointment
Classes take place at: 30 North Russell Road
Level 1: Monday-Friday 11:00 to 12:30
Level 2: Monday-Thursday 9:30-11:30
Level 3: Monday-Thursday 9:30-1:00
Level 4: Tuesday and Thursday 1:30-3:30
Adults: ESL group instruction in person; masks and proof of vaccination required
(518) 621-1041
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) of Hudson Valley Community College, 30
The programs allow students with limited English proficiency the opportunity to master speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English.
Apply online: www.hvcc.edu/eoc
Must complete assessment. Free to qualified applicants.
ALSO LOCATED IN TROY at 431 River Street.
Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer Co, 71 First St., Troy
Zoom and in person classes
Call: 518-244-4650; Email: linda.feldman1@verizon.net
In person: Beginners class at Watervliet Public Library:
Wednesdays 5:30-7
Thursdays 12:30-1:30 and 5:30-6:30
Zoom: mixed level ESL: Wed. 5-5:45, 5:45-6:30
Albany Literacy Zone, Trinity Alliance, Capital South Campus Center, 20 Warren Street
http://www.trinityalliancealbany.org/literacy-zone/
Sponsored by Capital Region BOCES, (518) 862-4707,
Shannon Cornwall, (518) 694-4533 or Maria Huntington, (518) 694-4567.
ESL classes ongoing. Must register for orientation session. Free.
YMCA and USCRI 900 Central Ave, Albany
In person English class.
Beginners ESL: Saturday 10-11:30
No registration required. For more information email Peggy Kaufmann at Pkaufman@uscrimail.org
Calvary United Methodist Church, 15 Ridge Place
http://www.calvaryumclatham.org
English tutoring program for all educational levels and backgrounds, either small groups or individuals. Open to students of all faiths. Free classes
Call to register: Rita Pickett, (518) 786-1858, or vrlenprita@aol.com
Refugee Welcome Center, 104 Ontario St, Albany
In person, masks and proof of vaccination required.
Contact Kasey Jacob, RWC Program Coordinator 518-795-5678 or kaseyjacob00@gmail.com
Monday-Thursday 9:30-10:30; 10:45-11:45 WITH CHILDCARE
Evening adult classes: Monday and Tuesday 6:00-7:00
Civics: Wednesday and Thursday 6:00-7:00