1. Alachua County Public Schools ($30, exact cash only in person) Type: adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes Dates/Times: Aug. 14 – Dec. 15, 2023
Contact: 352-955-7035
Details: registration session is Aug. 4, 2023, 9 - 11 a.m. for new and returning adult ESOL students at the Alachua County Public Schools District Office, Conference Room E (one class offered per student), you can register online and pay $31.37 through My School Bucks until classes are full, requires photo ID (current driver’s license, state ID, passport, or valid government-issued ID)
2. Catholic Charities (free)
Type: English classes (on Zoom)
Dates/Times:
Tuesdays, 4 - 6 p.m. (beginners)
Fridays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (intermediate)
Contact: Pat Rayos, 352-682-5078 (phone/text), patrayos17@aol.com
3. Community Equity Health Institute (CHEI) ($40 for book & registration)
Type: beginners and intermediate
Dates/Times: Feb. 4 – May 1, 2025, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Contact: 352-316-7724 or esol@cheinstitute.org
Details: Westwood Middle School Media Center, 3215 NW 15 Ave., Gainesville
4. English Corner, UF Christian Campus House (free)
Type: classes
Dates/Times:
Tuesdays, 2 p.m. (conversational English on Zoom)
Thursdays, 7 p.m. (conversational English in person)
Thursdays, 7 p.m. (beginners in person)
Contact: Bob Gailey, gatorgailey@juno.com (for Zoom link) or 352-258-9367, in- person classes held at Campus House, 1810 NW First Ave., Gainesville, parking is limited
Details: UF student group welcomes people of all ages who want to practice speaking English
5. English Language Institute at UF (fee-based)
Dates/Times: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Daryl Bish, StudyEnglish@eli.ufl.edu, 352-392-2070
Details: for international students and community members, University of Florida, 223 Matherly Hall, parking is limited, they speak Spanish, se habla español
6. English Partners at University City Church of Christ (free)
Type: in person English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) tutoring
Dates/Times: Sundays, 9 - 10 a.m.
Contact: Josh Miles, josmil733@gmail.com,
Estudiantes de habla hispana, favor de contactar Ramon Osejo, orosejo@cox.net
Details: each student is paired with one tutor who allows the student to choose which elements of English they wish to study or practice, all levels of English can be accommodated, no separate childcare is available at this time, University City Church of Christ, 4626 NW Eighth Ave., Gainesville
7. Florida Literacy Coalition (free)
Type: online conversational English classes (on Zoom)
Dates/Times: 2-hour sessions (intermediate)
Details: see Frequently Asked Questions
8. Interfaith Alliance for Immigrant Justice - Holy Trinity Immigrant Ministries
Type: conversational English
Dates/Times: flexible
Contact: Richard MacMaster, macmaster949@gmail.com
Details: group meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 101 NE First St., Gainesville, and partners decide on the time and place best for them, non-native and native English speakers are welcome
9. International Learning Center at Parkview Baptist (free for fall)
Type: classes
Dates/Times:
Mondays, 4 - 5:30 p.m. (beginners)
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8 p.m. (mixed online)
Contact: mL@myilc.org or patrayos17@aol.com
Details: register online
10. Latina Women's League (free)
Type: English, Bilingual Storytelling, Monthly workshop
Dates/Times:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. (English)
Saturdays, 11 a.m. (Storytelling and Monthly workshop)
Details: UF HealthStreet, 2401 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
Type: Citizenship
Dates/Times: Mondays, 6 p.m. (Citizenship)
Details: Creekside Community Church, 2640 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
11. Santa Fe College ($30 plus cost of books)
Type: face-to-face English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes
Contact: adultesol@sfcollege.edu, 352-395-5943
Details: prepares students for better career and education opportunities
12. Williams Temple COGIC (free)
Type: intermediate/advanced English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes for adults (on Zoom)
Dates/Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 – 8 p.m.
Contact: Yvette Colbert, 352-327-8578, yvettemcolbert@gmail.com
13. Emmanuel Mennonite Church (free)
Type: class
Dates/Times: Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Contact: César Moya, 352-377-6577,
Details: 1236 NW 18th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
14. Impacto UF (free)
Type: class
Dates/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Register online here
Details: Courses are directed at Hispanic and native Spanish speakers residing in Alachua County