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Providing free literacy services across Washington, Greene, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties.

Young Adult English as a Second Language

For teens whose first language is not English

Program Description

A Summer Program for Teens Learning English

High-quality teachers, tutors, and classroom materials are free to all students. 

Our Young Adult ESL program helps teens with little to no English build language skills before the start of the school year. Students develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a supportive learning environment designed to build confidence and prepare them for success in school. 


Program Details

Classes are offered during the summer and are designed for teens whose first language is not English.

To learn more about class schedules and enrollment, call 724-228-6188 or email lauren@lcswpa.org.
 

Our students come from over 70 different countries.


Become a student, programs are free.

You can call 724-228-6188, or

download the English/Spanish PDF form or the French PDF form and email it to lauren@lcswpa.org, or

complete the online enrollment form.

Once we review your enrollment form, we will contact you with the next steps.

Enroll Now

Student Success Story

Juan's Story

Juan was an assistant manager of a restaurant in Mexico City when he decided to move to the United States in 2004. Juan has been studying English in the Literacy Council’s ESL program and is pleased with his improvement.

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