English Language Learning

At a Glance

The English Language Learning (ELL) program serves students from approximately 40 countries who speak up to 35 languages.

About

ELL classes offer basic instruction in English:

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading
  • Writing

Also offered through the program:

  • Beginning through advanced levels
  • Civics
  • Technology
  • Career awareness
  • Employment skills

Activities

To prepare to transition to college coursework and/or the workforce, students participate in:

  • Field trips
  • Campus activities
  • Guest speaker opportunities

Locations

Class Schedules

 ELL Online Schedule

Classes Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Any day
Beginning morning class 8:30-10:30 a.m.   8:30-10:30 a.m.   homework
Intermediate morning class   9-11 a.m.   9-11 a.m. homework
Academic ELL class   8-10 a.m. or 6-8 p.m.   8-10 a.m. or 6-8 p.m. homework
Beginning 1 class 5-7 p.m.   5-7 p.m.   homework
Beginning 2 class 7-9 p.m.   7-9 p.m.   homework
Intermediate evening class   6-8 p.m.   6-8 p.m. homework

 

Springfield ELL Schedule

Classes Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Any day
Morning beginning class 9 a.m. - noon   9 a.m. - noon   9 a.m. - noon  
Morning intermediate class   9 a.m. - noon   9 a.m. - noon   2 hours of homework
Evening beginning class 5:30-8:30 p.m.   5:30-8:30 p.m.     2 hours of homework
Evening intermediate class   5:30-8:30 p.m.   5:30-8:30 p.m.   2 hours of homework

 

Beardstown ELL Schedule

Classes Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Any day
Morning beginning class 9 a.m. - noon   9 a.m. - noon   9 a.m. - noon  
Morning intermediate class   9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. - noon   9 a.m. - noon  
Evening beginning class   5-8 p.m.   5-8 p.m.   2 hours of homework
Evening intermediate class 5:30-8:30 p.m. 5:30-8:30 p.m.   5:30-8:30 p.m.    

 

Jacksonville Outreach Center ELL Schedule

Classes Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Any day
Morning multilevel class   9 a.m. - noon   9 a.m. - noon 2 hours of homework
Evening multilevel class   5:30 -8:30 p.m.   5:30-8:30 p.m. 2 hours of homework

Enroll

Classes are currently full. Registration will reopen on July 1, 2024. Free tutoring is still available by 217-786-2349.