Free
Free Local Austin ESL Resources
Austin Public Library Programs
Talk Time at Austin Public Library Branches:
https://library.austintexas.gov/events/talk-time
Citizenship and Immigration: Classes for Citizenship and ESL:
https://library.austintexas.gov/nip/english-classes
In-person ESL classes at Austin Public Library Branches: https://library.austintexas.gov/events/language-practice
Online: https://library.austintexas.gov/digital/online-learning
Ladies, Let’s Talk! (women-only, conversation practice, accent reduction):
- English Online Conversation Program: A group Zoom call to practice English with volunteers and other learners from across the United States. On the call you will be in a big group and breakout groups. RSVPs required.
- English Practice Partners: LLT will connect you with a volunteer where you can practice English one-to-one via zoom, phone, or in person (if you’re both in Austin). They will prioritize you to get a volunteer match.
- English Pronunciation Program: After attending 5 Conversation sessions, you can participate in the Pronunciation Program in small groups on Zoom to refine how you speak English.
- English Conversation Club (in Austin): AN IDEA FOR THE FUTURE! We are thinking about setting up a schedule where you could come to the school on a set day of the week or month to meet with volunteers and other learners to practice English in person. This would allow you to visit the school and the friends you have made here.
Foundation Communities Free ESL classes
in-person & online classes: https://foundcom.org/education-pathways/free-english-as-a-second-language-classes/
email: [email protected]
4320 South Congress
512 610 4020
University of Texas Free ESL classes:
https://global.utexas.edu/free-english-classes
First United Methodist Church Free ESL classes:
in-person & online classes for low intermediate though advanced levels only–no beginning level classes
email: [email protected]
1300 Lavaca St.
512 478 5684
Austin Independent School District Free Adult ESL classes:
https://www.austinisd.org/ed-support/adult-ed
(different schools)
email: [email protected]
512-414-0246
Austin Community College: Adult education ESL: free classes
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- https://www.austincc.edu/academic-and-career-programs/adult-education/english-as-a-second-language-esl
- 512-223-5123
- email: [email protected]
- Intensive ESOL for higher level students: $29 assessment, $256 for class
- Continuing Education ESOL: https://continue.austincc.edu/esol
- Academic credit ESOL: https://liberalarts.austincc.edu/esol/
- Which ACC English program is best for me?: https://liberalarts.austincc.edu/esol/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/11/Adult-Education-Continuing-Education-or-Academic-Credit-Find-out-which-English-program-is-best-for-you-copy.pdf
- https://www.austincc.edu/academic-and-career-programs/adult-education/english-as-a-second-language-esl
Communities in Schools ASPIRE Free ESL classes:
https://ciscentraltexas.org/aspire/
for parents with children ages 0-7
512-841-8571; email: [email protected]
at Travis High School
iACT for Refugees Free ESL classes:
https://interfaithtexas.org/iact-for-refugees-2/
online and in person (childcare available)
5307 Airport Blvd Suite B&C
512 386 9145
Todos Juntos Free ESL classes:
https://todosjuntoslc.org/programs/
in person for parents with children ages 1-4
Limited childcare available
email: [email protected]
409 West Ben White Blvd
512 788 7255
El Buen Samaritano – online (Zoom) classes
https://elbuen.org/services/adult-education/
email: [email protected]
7000 Woodhue Drive
512 439 8900
Manos de Cristo – ESL Classes
4911 Harmon Avenue
in-person & online classes
http://manosdecristo.org/need-our-help/education-2
512-270-1375
Goodwill Excel Center for Adults (adult high school)
1901 E. Ben White Blvd
512 531 5500
The Learning Center at the Literacy Coalition of Central Texas:
one-on-one classes for adults who read at below a 3rd grade level https://willread.org/adulteducation/
email: [email protected];
call 512-326-8655 extension 126
text/WhatsApp: 512-953-3099
724 Eberhart Lane
512 326 8655 ext. 111
Center for Survivors of Torture (CST)
9415 Burnet Rd.
512 358 4612
Austin Learning Academy:
online (Zoom) classes; https://austinlearningacademy.org/; call or text: 832-987-2721
Community Action:
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- in-person classes: the Baty Elementary location is near E Riverside: https://www.communityaction.com/delvalleesl; 512-398-0251; email: [email protected]; en español: [email protected]
- online classes: https://www.communityaction.com/onlineclasses; 512-210-5954
- classes in the surrounding communities, including Cedar Park, Leander, Manor, Bastrop & more: https://www.communityaction.com/classesandtrainings
ONLINE PRACTICE:
Tandem
Free Language Exchange Websites:
https://www.lifewire.com/free-language-exchange-websites-1357059
USA Hello:
online self-paced lessons
https://usahello.org/education/learn-english-language/
FOOD PANTRIES
findhelp.com (to find more locations)
- Bread for All Food Pantry: Mondays, 5 – 6:30 pm (not just bread)
Faith Presbyterian Church
1314 E. Oltorf
- CTFB Mobile Food Pantry – every second Monday of the month, 9 – 10 am
Parker Lane United Methodist Church
105 Parker Lane
- St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church
2303 Euclid Avenue (at Oltorf)
Hours: M/T/W/TH: 9 am – 1 pm
F/S/Sun: closed
Food pantry, baby supplies, diapers & formula, personal care items, bus passes, prescription assistance
- Harvest Blessings Food Pantries:
South Austin – Mondays & Fridays | 10:00AM–1:00PM
Travis Heights Christian Outreach
4403 Russell Drive
Austin, TX 78745
East Austin – Wednesdays | 10:30AM–1:30PM
Austin Reconciliation Church
7000 Cameron Rd
Austin, TX 78752
- Micah 6 Food Pantry:
- Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:00 PM & Saturdays, 9:30 – 11:00 AM
- University Presbyterian Church
2200 San Antonio Street, Austin TX 78705.
[Shoppers enter through the courtyard gate on the north side of the church building on San Antonio Street – across from the San Antonio Parking Garage.]
- San Jose Catholic Church (St. Vincent de Paul)
2435 Oak Crest Avenue
Hours: S – 7:30 am – 3 pm
M/T/W/Th – 2 pm – 7:30 pm
F/S closed
- Foundation Communities (public pantry)
3000 S. I-35 Frontage Rd. (west side of I-35 between Denny’s and Home Depot)
Suite 150
Hours: T 2-5 pm only
- Fresh Food for Families: Austin Neighborhood Center – South Austin
(temporarily closed)
2508 Durwood Street, 78704
512 972 6840
Or call 211
Utility Bill Assistance
Residential customers on low or fixed incomes who participate in certain state, federal, or local assistance programs can benefit from the City of Austin’s Customer Assistance Program (CAP) utility bill discounts.
Apply online: https://www.cityofaustindiscountprogram.com/s/?language=en_US
Employment
Resumes: If you need a resume, contact Global Impact Initiative (Gii). They are in Austin and have volunteers who can help.
- Caritas of Austin
611 Neches St.
512 479 4610
- Global Impact Initiative
7701 N. Lamar #410
202 630 3003
- Workforce Solutions Capital Area Workforce Board – Career Center Services
2515 South Congress
512 454 9675