English for Speakers of Other Languages
Contact each class location before attending, as times and locations may change.
Online
Region 5 Adult Education: Classes are available at varying days and times, depending on students' English levels. Fill out the contact form to register.
Virginia Western Community College: Online courses in grammar and writing for ESL students. These are designed for intermediate-to-advanced students who may be moving on to a four-year university.
Varying Locations
Friendship House Roanoke: aaron@friendshiphouseroanoke.org| 540-343-5437 | Friendship House connects internationals with trained Christian volunteer tutors to work one-on-one or in small groups for English tutoring. They also offer a seasonal English Club for teens and adults on Wednesday afternoons. Call or email for more information. Online contact form here.
24012
Casa Latina: (Classes by Region 5 Adult Education) | Williamson Road Church of the Brethren, 3110 Pioneer Road, Roanoke| Classes Monday/Wednesday, 9:30 am - 12 pm or 6 to 8:30 pm. | No childcare provided. | Free | All students must make a registration appointment before attending class. Register here.
El Faro Connection Center: in Fort Knox Storage, 5411 Williamson Road, Roanoke | Individual tutoring available. Call 540-315-6887 for more information.
24016
Blue Ridge Literacy (at Main Library): 706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke| 3 class levels available. Tuesday/Thursday, 10 am-12 pm (in-person) OR 6-7:30 pm (online). 3 levels of citizenship classes available Mondays. Individual tutoring also available. | $25 one-time registration fee and $10 re-enrollment fee for each further class. | No childcare provided. | All students must register before attending class. Call 540-265-9339.
24018
Oak Grove Church of the Brethren (Classes by Region 5 Adult Education): 2138 McVitty Road, Roanoke | Classes Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30 am - 12 pm. | Free | No childcare provided. | All students must make a registration appointment before attending class. Register here. |
24019
Faith Alliance Church: 7505 Barrens Road, Roanoke | Classes Sundays at 7:00 pm. Vietnamese language assistance available. Citizenship classes may also be available. Contact Elizabeth Le (speaks English and Vietnamese), datelile@gmail.com, 540-204-1465
North Roanoke Baptist Church: 6402 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke | Classes Wednesday nights. Childcare provided. | Contact Marie Poff, ajampoff@gmail.com
24151 (Rocky Mount)
Franklin Center: 50 Claiborne Avenue, Rocky Mount| Classes Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9 am - 12 pm OR Tuesday/Thursday, 5:30-8:30 pm.| Free | No childcare provided. | Call 540-483-0179 to register.
24153 (Salem)
Burton Center for Arts and Technology (Classes by Region 5 Adult Education): 1760 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem| Classes Tuesday/Thursday, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. | No childcare provided. | Free | All students must make a registration appointment before attending class. Register here. |