esl talk times — informal english conversation at the phoenix
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Organization Website Phone Address Age Cost Class Days/Times Registration Notes
Burton Barr Library Meeting Room C
1st Floor phoenixpubliclibrary.org 602.262.4636
1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix,
AZ, 84004 18+ Free
Every Sun. from
1:30 PM — 3:00 PM
No registration required
Talk Time is a small, informal group setting which provides non-native English speakers a safe and
comfortable space to practice their English skills. Each session focuses on a different topic. It also
provides participants an opportunity to learn about American culture and share.
Juniper Library Meeting Room
phoenixpubliclibrary.org 602.262.4636 1825 W Union Hills
Dr., Phoenix, AZ, 85027
18+ Free Tues. and
Thurs. from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
No registration required
ESL Conversation Group- Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for a free English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group. Practice listening to and speaking
English while making new friends!
Ocotillo Library & Workforce Literacy
Center phoenixpubliclibrary.org 602.262.4636
102 W. Southern Ave., Phoenix,
AZ, 85041 18+ Free
Every Sat. from
3:30 PM — 4:30 PM
No registration required
Talk Time is a small, informal group setting which pro-vides non-native English speakers a safe and
comfortable space to practice their English skills. Each session focuses on a different topic. It also
provides participants an opportunity to learn about American culture and share.
ESL Talk Times — Informal English Conversation at the Phoenix Public Library
Last edited: 10/11/2016
ESL Class Locations in Greater Phoenix Organization Website Phone Address Age Cost
Class Days/ Times
Registration Notes
Arizona Language Institute
http://www.arizonalanguageinstitute.c
om/general-english-esl-courses.html
602.765.4979 13832 N. 32nd St., Ste. #151, Phoenix,
AZ, 85032 13+ Varies
Varies, classes start every Mon.
Mon. — Thurs. : 10 AM — 3 PM,
Fri. — Sat.: by appointment only
ESL classes offered at 5 different levels.
Berlitz Phoenix Learning Center
http://www.berlitz.us/phoenix/ 602.468.9494
333 E. Camelback Rd.,
Ste. # 160, Phoenix, AZ, 85018
4+ Varies based on individual need
Classes available 7 days a week
Mon. — Fri.: 8:30 AM — 7:00 PM
Customized lessons based on individual needs, students with similar needs may be placed in
groups.
GateWay Adult Basic Education ESL Transition
Program
http://www.gatewaycc.edu/english-second-language-esl
602.286.8000 or 602.286.8088
(Spanish)
108 N. 40th St., Phoenix,
AZ, 85034
18+, Exceptions may be made for
minors with guardian approval
$25 per course
Mon. — Thurs.: 8:45 AM — 10:45
AM or 6 PM — 8PM
Applicants should enroll before the beginning of the
semester.
Participants will take a College Assessment Test to be
placed into either the Basic I or Basic II courses.
GateWay Community
College
http://www.gatewaycc.edu/english-second-language-esl
602.286.8000 or 602.286.8088
(Spanish)
108 N. 40th St., Phoenix,
AZ, 85034
18+, Exceptions may be made for
minors with guardian approval
$86 per credit Varies Must enroll in
Gateway Community College
7 levels of classes.
Arizona Language Center
http://www.arizonalanguagecenter.co
m/english_classes.html 480.423.9600
7524 E. Angus Dr., Ste. # 1, Scottsdale,
AZ, 85251 18+ $319/4 weeks Varies
First, take the ESL placement test on the website. Once you get
your results, a class will be recommended.
5 levels of classes.
Rio Salado College (Community
College)
http://www.riosalado.edu/programs/abe/Pages/elaa.aspx
480.517.8110, 480.377.4050
2323 W. 14th St., Tempe,
AZ, 85281 16+
$25-$70 fee based on family size and
income Varies
Registration fee based on a sliding scale
The English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA)
program has six different levels of instruction and requires no prior
English instruction or testing. Students at all levels of English comprehension can take
these in-person classes.
Organization Website Phone Address Age Cost Class Days/Times Registration Notes
Language Centers West
www.languagecenterswest.com
602.571.5040 8050 N. 19th
Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85021.
14+
$120 + $70 materials fee,
discount pricing may be available
Every Thurs. for 10 weeks
Call to register, Mon. — Sun. 9 AM — 8 PM
Discount pricing available.
Language Centers West
www.languagecenterswest.com
602.571.5040
21436 N. 20th Ave., Ste. #208,
Phoenix, AZ, 85027
14+
$120 + $70 materials fee,
discount pricing may be available
Every Thurs. for 10 weeks
Call to register, Mon. — Sun. 9 AM — 8 PM
Discount pricing available.
English as a Second Language at
Phoenix College
http://www.phoenixcollege.edu/
academics/programs/english-second-language
602.285.7486
1202 W. Thomas Rd.,
Phoenix, AZ, 85013
18+ $7 for the entire
semester
Tues., Wed., and Thurs. from
12 PM — 2PM
Enrollment details on website
Not required that you be there for the whole 2 hours each class. Any person in
the community can join. Listen and participate in conversation and English.
Le Tutor Language School
http://www.letutor.com/classes/english-classes/
480.626.5180 1550 S. Alma
School Rd., Mesa, AZ, 85210
Unlisted $125/month Tues. and Thurs.,
varies Call to register
Private lessons and group lessons are available, beginner and
intermediate classes.
Unlimited Potential http://upaz.org/
index.php?id=143 602.305.4742
3146 E. Wier Ave. Phoenix,
AZ, 85040 18+
Varies — Call for more information
Mon. – Thurs., 8:30 AM —11:30 AM
Call to register Preschool for children is
available.
ACYR English Language Acquisition
for Adults
http://acyraz.org/programs/center-for-educational-options/
602.252.6721 ext. 201
649 N. 6th Ave., Phoenix,
AZ, 85003 16+
Varies — Call for more information
Varies — Call for more information
Call to register
Mesa USD Adult Education
http://www.mpsaz.org/commed
480.472.7250 855 W. 8th Ave.,
Mesa, AZ, 85210.
16+ $20, $30, or $40 registration fee
Varies — Day and evening classes
Call to register or register online
Classes provide instruction for people who want to improve their English
proficiency, basic language for college, and career preparation. Classes are
participatory and interactive. Classes are divided into three levels: basic, intermediate, and advanced.
Arizona OIC http://www.azoic.org/
index.php/site/education 602.513.8311
39 E. Jackson St., Phoenix, AZ,
85004 18+ FREE
Mon. and Fri., 1 PM — 4 PM
Call to register
The ESL course helps adult participants increase their verbal and written fluency in the English
language through reading, writing, and speaking lessons.
ESL Class Locations in Greater Phoenix, Continued