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

ClassesMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayAny day
Beginning morning class8:30-10:30 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 class5-7 p.m. 5-7 p.m. homework
Beginning 2 class7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. homework
Intermediate evening class 6-8 p.m. 6-8 p.m.homework

 

Springfield ELL Schedule

ClassesMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayAny day
Morning beginning class9 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 class5:30-8:30 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

ClassesMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayAny day
Morning beginning class9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. - noon 
Morning intermediate class 9 a.m. - noon9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. - noon 
Evening beginning class 5-8 p.m. 5-8 p.m. 2 hours of homework
Evening intermediate class5:30-8:30 p.m.5:30-8:30 p.m. 5:30-8:30 p.m.  

 

Jacksonville Outreach Center ELL Schedule

ClassesMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayAny day
Morning multilevel class 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. - noon2 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.