How to Take a Free English Course

So you want to take a free English course? Learning a language can be difficult, and English as a second language is especially so, but taking a free English course will help you master English. You'll need to locate a free English course locally or online, purchase a textbook, attend classes and practice English. Here's how to participate in a free English course.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• English books and CDs
• Tutor or teacher

1. 
   Find ESL resources

   Find a free English course by searching online and locally. Start with the English as a Second Language (ESL) website, which can point you to local free English courses as well as English courses for which there may be a charge. Contact your local community center, continuing education programs and community colleges for information about free English courses near you.

2. 

   Browse the ESL Gold free English course supplements on their online site, where you'll be able to see, hear and say English words on the vocabulary pages and look through hundreds of free English course material pages, with quizzes, examples and more.

3. Read the syllabus course requirements for the Free English course after locating one. Be sure you can make it to all classes and that the English class difficulty level matches your ability.

4. 

   Purchase the textbook or class materials for your free English course if required. You may also be able to borrow the books from a public library or school library.

5. Use free English course resources available online, such as the Activities for English as a Second Language website where you can find free English course resources, English quizzes, bilingual quizzes and ESL podcasts.

Tips & Warnings

• Persevere in your free English course studies. Learning a new language is difficult at first but well worth the effort
• Immerse yourself in the language. Find English speakers and talk in English as much as possible for practice.
• Create your own free English course with a combination of Free English resources available online if time and money prevent you from taking a course near you.
• Apply for financial aid at a community college to take English classes on campus.

Resources

• Free Activities for ESL Students
• Free Interesting Things for ESL Students
• ESL Programs
• ESL Gold

[bossypants]

on 11/30/2008 Never knew this was available! Thanks for the info!