ESL Classes and Tutoring

The Library offer one-on-one tutoring for adult English as a Second Language learners. Volunteer ESL tutors work one-on-one with adult learners in a library setting. Tutors meet with learners once or twice per week, for one to two hours, to work on learning goals. 

For information about becoming a volunteer ESL tutor, visit VolunteerMatch. For information on becoming an adult ESL learner, call or text us at (818) 255-8142 or email us at literacy.program@santamonica.gov.  

The Library hosts an ongoing series of English as a Second Language (ESL) classes taught by Adult Education Center instructors. Classes are free and students must be 18 years or older to attend.  Community and SMMUSD parents have priority enrollment. Classes run from August through June. Courses are designed to meet educational goals with a focus on using English for real-life needs, employment, and citizenship. Classes include practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing for beginning through advanced students. 

Enrollment is through the Adult Education Center, located at 2510 Lincoln Blvd., Room 203, Santa Monica, 90405. Visit smmusd.asapconnected.com for information, or contact Maria Barajas at mbarajas@smmusd.org or (310) 664-6222, ext. 76205 to enroll. 

Learn about additional Adult Education Center classes here.