Local Community Organizations supporting English Language Learners
- OCM BOCES - English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)Free classes to learn English, including reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation and conversation. All levels of classes are offered.
- Onondaga County Public Library - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)OCPL locations offer a variety of resources to help adults learn English and improve reading, writing and speaking skills, including conversation groups, English classes, multi-media learning kits and much more.
- Learning PlaceThe Learning Place is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing free adult literacy services to residents in the Syracuse area.
- Literacy CNYProvides one-on-one tutoring and conversation groups to central NY students for whom English is not their first language.
- Syracuse EOCOffers free English as Second Language courses in conversation, pronunciation, reading and vocabulary development.
- West Side Learning CenterThe WSLC offers many programs for adults English Language Learners (18 and older), including:
-Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced classes for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students
-Integrated instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English
-Group language practice
-Tutoring options