Students in this class will improve their conversation ability by increasing their vocabulary, learning basic verb tenses, asking questions, and working on pronunciation and fluency.

Grow your confidence speaking, listening, reading, and writing English!

South Portland Adult Education offers ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes to South Portland residents free of charge. Classes are available in the morning, afternoon, and evening at three locations in South Portland. 

There is an enrollment process to join. 

All classes are full at this time. We are not enrolling new students.

Click here to fill out our form to be notified when space is avaiable. 

Please note: ESOL classes are open only to adult residents of South Portland. 

Unsure of where to start? Call us.

The Learning Center is open to all adults in need of academic instruction and guidance. Hours vary by day, and we will try to meet you on your schedule. Our staff provides individualized instruction in the areas of:

• High School Equivalency
• HiSET Prep
• Accuplacer Prep
• Math and ELA instruction to prepare you for college-level coursework
• General reading, writing, and math tutoring for anyone pursuing college or career education
• Workforce credential or certification tutoring and prep
• College and Career advising

All services through the Learning Center are FREE of charge. If you or anyone you know could use any of these services, please contact us.

Instructional Hours

Due to restrictions, please do not drop in unannounced to the Learning Center. Call us to schedule your first appointment.

We welcome all foreign-born people. Are you interested in improving your English skills? Learning English can help you:

• Prepare for a new career
• Obtain a driver's license
• Communicate with your child's school
• Improve your living situation
• Expand your job prospects
• Prepare for citizenship exam

1:1 tutoring, conversation classes, and Citizenship classes are available through us or our partner organizations. Call for more information. 

Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced English taught in person classes. 

Start anytime!

Five Town CSD Adult Education welcomes all foreign-born people. Are you interested in improving your English skills? Learning English can help you:

• Obtain a driver’s license
• Communicate with your child’s school
• Get a first job
• Improve your living situation
• Expand your job prospects

Let us work with you to help you meet your goals. These are FREE tutoring services. If you or a neighbor need assistance, please call our office or register here to inquire.

At Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Education we welcome New Mainers and people who are building their English skills. We want to support you as you improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills, as you work toward a high school credential or prepare for college, or prepare for the US citizenship exam. Call our office at 207-627-4291 and we will schedule you for an assessment and place you in classes that meet your language and academic needs.

This class is for people who know little or no English, and want to improve basic speaking and listening skills.  We will work on vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension, and conversation. 

This is an in-person class and you can join anytime during the year after an initial meeting with a student advisor.

If you're interested in learning more about this offering, please stop by our office, call 207-288-4703, or email us at mdiae@mdirss.org more information.