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| The University of Texas at Austin |
For additional information on FREE ESL programs, visit www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/i_englishclasses.htm
| Program | Address | Location | Child Care? | Schedule | Contact Information | Notes |
| Women’s FriendshipProgram | Hyde Park Baptist Church 3901 Speedway | Hyde Park (UT shuttle “IF”) | Yes | Conversational English Practice classes (following coffee and general program) Thurs 9:45-12:00 | Virginia Kreimeyer (512) 259-3510 ginialk@aol.com www.friendshipinternationalaustin.org | Fall/ Spring 4 levels Women only |
| UT ApartmentsESL Program | Gateway, Brackenridge and Colorado Apartments | W. 6th St. and Lake Austin Blvd. | No | Free ESL classes thru level 4 2-hour classes, twice a week; generally 10:00-12:00 am and 6:30-8:30 pm |
Selina Keeton (512) 478-7323 esl@utaab.org www.utaab.org |
Sponsored by UT Apartment Advisory Board; taught by Literacy Austin |
| El Buen Samaritano | 7000 Woodhue Dr. | South Austin (Metro Bus 10) | Yes | English classes Mon, Wed, Fri 9 a.m.-noon Mon,Tues,Thurs 7- 9:30 p.m. | Lisa Rogers (512) 439-0738 lrogers@elbuen.org www.elbuen.org/education.htm | Fall/ Summer/ Spring $30 per semester for Tuition & supplies. 5 different levels |
| Baptist StudentMinistries | 2204 San Antonio | Near Campus | No | English conversation Tues, Thurs 1-2:30p.m. Crossroads food & conversation Thurs 6:30 pm | Carol Brooks (512) 928-4869 (512) 474-1429 jesus_wonderfulname@hotmail.com | Fall/ Summer/ Spring |
| International Student Connection | 1909 University Ave. (Basement) | On Campus | No | English table discussions 2nd & 4th Fri, 7:30 - 9:30p.m. First 6 weeks – Orientation Free dinner 6:30p.m. | Cliff Holubec (512) 791-8565 cliffh@isc-austin.org www.isc-austin.org | Fall/ Spring Summer - Social Intercultural activities |
| Navigators | University Presbyterian Church 2203 San Antonio | Near Campus | Yes | Bible Study & English Conversation Mon., 9:45a.m.-noon | Karen Evans (512) 832-5424 karanevevans4@sbcglobal.net | Fall/ Spring Intermediate & Advanced levels (Textbook) |
| First United Methodist Church | 1201 Lavaca St. | Southwest of campus (Metro 1,3,5,19,29,470 , 481) | Yes | Conversational English practice Thurs, 10:00-12:00 | Young Min Son (512) 478-5684(ext.214) young@fumcaustin.org www.firstesl.org | Fall/ Spring/Summer |
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| Anderson Mill Baptist Church | 10633 Lake Creek Pkwy. | Far Northwest, Jollyville area | Yes | English Reading & Speaking Wed, 10:00-11:30a.m. | Camille Minor (512) 250-1101 (512) 633-6323 camillecm@sbc.global.net | Fall/ Spring Beginner & Advanced levels |
| Mathews Elementary School | 906 West Lynn St. | West of downtown Austin | No | Conversation English Practice Wed, Fri, 8:30-10:00a.m. | Ruthann Rushing (512) 841-1516 RRushing@austinisd.org www.austinschools.org/mathews | Fall/ Spring/Summer |
| UniversityLutheran Church | 2100 San Antonio | Near Campus | Yes | Conversational English practice Tues, Wed, 10:30a.m.-noon Bible Study Thurs, 12:45-2:15 p.m. | Tae Yeon Kim (512) 821-1668 www.lutheranesl.cyworld.com | Fall/ Spring |
| International Student Friendship Ministry | 2200 San Antonio | Near Campus | No; children welcome | English Conversation & Dessert/coffee time Wed, 12:30-3:00 Discover America First 4 weeks of every semester | Jada Pothinga (512)689-2443 jada@isfm-austin.org www.isfm-austin.org | Fall/ Summer/ Spring; other intercultural social opportunities also available |
| Any Baby CanChild and Family Resource Center | 1121 East 7th Street | Near Campus | yes | English classes Tues and Thurs, 9:00-12:00, 2:30 - 6:30 Wed, Fri, 9:00-12:00 Saturday 10:30 am - 2:30 pm | Patricia Ysla (512) 454-3743 patriciay@abcaus.org www.abcaus.org | Tue and Thur reservation needed |
| Austin Learning Academy | 1201 Hackberry St. | Near Campus | Yes | ESL Classes Mon-Fri 9:00 – 2:00 | ala@austinfree.net (512) 457-9194 (512) 457-9129 | Registration/Orientation First Friday of every month, 9am |
| La Fuente Learning Center | 2215 East 2nd St. | Near Campus | No | English Classes Tues and Thurs, 9:00-12:00 |
Tomas Rodrigu
(512) 426-3715 admin@fuenteaustin.org |
For evening class needs reservation |
| Literacy Austin | 2222 Rosewood Ave | East of I-35 | No | English Classes Various times |
Jesus Deleon |
Free reading assessment, literacy Instruction, and learning strategies for adults needing basic skills |
| Manos de Christo | 4911 Harmon Ave. | Near campus | Yes, Tu & Th evenings | English Classes Mon, Wed 9:30am-11:30am Tues, Thurs 6:30pm-8:30pm |
Ric Bosquez (512) 477-7454 (512) 477-4324 www.manosdecristo.org |
$15 for textbook, classes can go on with children. |
Family and Community Programs, University of Texas at Austin
600 W. 24thStreet, Bungalow East (512) 471-1150
http://www.utexas.edu/international/utfamily
Updated 09/17/2007