ESL Talk Times — Informal English Conversation at the Phoenix Public Library
Organization
Burton Barr Library
Meeting Room C
1st Floor
Juniper Library
Meeting Room
Ocotillo Library &
Workforce Literacy
Center
Website
phoenixpubliclibrary.org
phoenixpubliclibrary.org
phoenixpubliclibrary.org
Phone
Address
602.262.4636
1221 N. Central
Ave., Phoenix,
AZ, 84004
602.262.4636
1825 W Union Hills
Dr., Phoenix,
AZ, 85027
602.262.4636
102 W. Southern
Ave., Phoenix,
AZ, 85041
Age
18+
18+
18+
Cost
Class Days/Times
Registration
Notes
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.
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!
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.
Free
Every Sat.
from
3:30 PM — 4:30 PM
Last edited: 10/11/2016
ESL Class Locations in Greater Phoenix
Cost
Class Days/
Times
Registration
Notes
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.
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.
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
Varies
First, take the ESL
placement test on the
website. Once you get
your results, a class
will be recommended.
5 levels of classes.
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
Arizona Language
Institute
http://
www.arizonalanguageinstitute.c
om/general-english-eslcourses.html
602.765.4979
13832 N. 32nd St.,
Ste. #151, Phoenix,
AZ, 85032
http://www.berlitz.us/phoenix/
GateWay Adult
Basic Education
ESL Transition
Program
Berlitz Phoenix
Learning Center
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
Age
18+
16+
$319/4 weeks
$25-$70 fee based
on family size and
income
Varies
ESL Class Locations in Greater Phoenix, Continued
Organization
Website
Phone
Address
Age
Cost
Class Days/Times
Registration
Notes
Language Centers
West
www.languagecenterswes
t.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.languagecenterswes
t.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-foreducational-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
Arizona OIC
http://www.mpsaz.org/
commed
http://www.azoic.org/
index.php/site/education
480.472.7250
602.513.8311
855 W. 8th Ave.,
Mesa,
AZ, 85210.
39 E. Jackson St.,
Phoenix, AZ,
85004
16+
18+
$20, $30, or $40
registration fee
FREE
Varies — Day and
evening classes
Mon. and Fri.,
1 PM — 4 PM
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.
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.