English Language Classes

Miami Valley Career Technology Center - Aspire Program

MVCTC Aspire

Free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at different locations around Montgomery, Greene, and Preble counties. Students will learn the following skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Classes are offered in-person and online.

Class options include beginning to advanced levels, College & Career Prep for Professionals, Culinary Food Handler, English for Healthcare, GED preparation, and Culinary Supervisor.

The Aspire program also offers free workplace education and adult readiness classes to individuals with or without a high school diploma. Services available: foundational math, reading, and writing skills; Adult Secondary Education/High School Equivalency preparation (GED/HiSET); transition services that help students develop essential skills for employment, college or trade school; life skills, employability skills, and computer literacy; workplace education services that are offered in collaboration with an employer to increase the productivity of the workforce; and, distance education classes that enhance learning using technology.

For more information on ESOL classes or to ask questions, call (937) 461-3332 or email aspire@mvctc.com or visit Aspire ESOL  

South Dayton Presbyterian Church 

Free conversational English classes at South Dayton Presbyterian Church (5280 Bigger Rd, Dayton OH 45440)
Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. (with childcare for kids 5 and under)
Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (no childcare provided)
Six levels of Conversational English are taught. No charge for materials or registration. 
Registration for fall classes: August 29 and 30 during class hours. 

For more information or to register, visit:  SDPC ESL Classes 

Dayton Metro Library 

English as a Second Language classes Fall 2023

ESL DML Eng
ESL DML Spanish

Contact the Dayton Metro Library for additional information English as a Second Language (ESL) course offerings. Visit the library by clicking here or call the Main Library at (937) 463-2665.

Mango Languages is a language learning program that's available for use outside the library with a library card. Patrons can use a traditional library card, acquired onsite at any library location, or an eCard, which can be registered for on the website. 

Mango Languages  - Click here for more info on how to access Mango Languages  

Crossover Community Development 

COCD offers a variety of free ESL classes including for U.S. citizenship. Classes are provided in collaboration with the Ahiska Turkish American Community Center.  For more information, visit: Crossover Community Development  and Ahiska Center  

Crossover ESL Updated September 2023
Crossover Citizenship

Sinclair College  

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. Contact Paul Carbonaro at paul.carbonaro@sinclair.edu or click here for more information. 

University of Dayton

Intensive English Program (IEP). Contact iep@udayton.edu or click here for more information. 

Wright State University

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. Contact Robert Rubin at robert.rubin@wright.edu or click here for more information.