English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses

About the Program

Our ESL courses deliver basic skills instruction that will put you on the path toward becoming a fluent speaker of the English language. Courses help you practice speaking, reading, and writing in English. We offer beginning, intermediate, and advanced ESL courses.

100% Free

All the materials you need are provided.

Caring Teachers

We support you every step of the way.

Self-Paced Learning

Stay in the program as long as necessary.

Benefits of Learning English as a Speaker of Other Languages

Becoming fluent in English can improve your life in many ways. Here are some of the reasons people study the English language:

Improve Career Options - English is the international language of business. Becoming fluent in English opens many new job options.
Build Local Community - Not speaking English in the U.S. can feel isolating. This program will introduce you to others in the area who are also learning the language.
Prepare for College - Colleges and universities in the U.S., including FLCC, deliver most of their courses in English.
Access Digital Information - Whether you're writing emails, reading news, or streaming videos, your access to online content will increase once fluent in English.

Program Requirements

ESL classes are open to adults and out-of-school youth age 17 and older.
Attend an in-person orientation and assessment session prior to registration.
Complete an assessment to measure your progress after every 40 hours of classes.

ESL Program Class Schedule

ESL courses are available through FLCC in fall, spring, and summer semesters with no mandatory time frame for completion.

Class Level	Location	Format	Language	Days	Time
Advanced/Intermediate	FLCC Geneva (room 110)	In-Person	English	Monday – Thursday	9:30 – 11 a.m.
Beginning	FLCC Geneva (room 110)	In-Person	English	Monday – Thursday	11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Intermediate	Online (WebEx)	Remote	English	Monday – Thursday	1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
All Levels	FLCC Geneva (room 130)	In-Person	English	Monday & Thursday	6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
All Levels	Online (WebEx)	Remote	English	Tuesday	5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
High School Diploma (GED)	Online (WebEx)	Remote	Spanish	Thursday	4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Please contact us about the availability of online and hybrid programs. Some in-person participation is required for all participants.

Where Will You Go Next?

Once you've become fluent in English, you'll discover a wealth of new opportunities to further advance your education and career.

Apply to FLCC

If you want to continue your education, we'll assist with the college admissions process and help you find the right program. The FLCC admissions process is free and only takes a few minutes to complete.

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Career and Workforce Services

If you're looking for new work opportunities, our career services experts can help. We provide job training programs, resume building support, and professional connections to get you started.

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Earn Your High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma for Free

FLCC also offers a free GED prep program that helps individuals earn a High School Equivalency diploma. Once students gain English language skills and confidence from our ESL courses, many continue on into our HSE program.

Explore Our HSE Program