English language program

If you are interested in improving your speaking ability by attending English language classes, there are a number of them available. Times and days of these classes may vary, so it is a good idea to call first and get information about class times and registration.

English Tutors:

Anna-Marie Soper-O'Rourke, experience with Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and English conversation, written and spoken English, reasonable rates, all ages and levels. Contact: 404-329-1495 or anna-marie.soper@library.gatech.edu

The following are free programs:

Clarkston Baptist Church
(3895 Church Street, Clarkston; phone: 404-292-2895)

DeKalb Technical College/English as a Second Language
(5745 Buford Highway NE; phone: 404-297-9522 ext. 4000) *free for Dekalb County residents

Druid Hills Baptist Church
1085 Ponce de Leon Ave. Conversational English classes are Monday evenings at 7 PM. Call Gerry at 404-874-5721 or visit www.dhbc.org (classes held only during academic school year)

The Emory English Department also offers assistance to students who are having difficulty with written English. For more information, call the Emory Writing Center at 404-727-0886 or check www.emory.edu/ENGLISH/WC.

Friends Among the Nations (FAN)
1095 State St. NW, Midtown Atlanta. Offers free English programs, including those focusing on American Idioms, Basic Conversation, and advanced intermediate skills to build vocabulary & develop conversational & listening skills.  For more information, call 404-376-2249 or please visit www.fanatlanta.org.

Intown Community Church
2059 Lavista Rd. Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 PM. Contact Claire Wu at lamb6633@hotmail.com or visit www.intown.org

The following are programs that require registration fees:

Evening at Emory (Center for Lifelong Learning)
For current class listings, call 404-727-6000 or see www.cll.emory.edu/eve

ESL Instruction and Consulting
for current class sessions call, 404-577-2366

Mercer University English Language Institute
phone 678-547-6151 or visit www.eli@mercer.edu

Georgia Institute of Technology Language Institute
Karen Tucker, Director, e-mail karen.tucker@esl.gatech.edu or visit www.esl.gatech.edu

Georgia Perimeter College
ESL Department; phone 678-891-3235 or visit www.gpc.edu/~esl

Georgia State University ESL Department
phone 404-651-3650 or e-mail esl@gsu.edu