AEL English as a Second Language Courses

Enhance your academic or professional career with English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at Wharton County Junior College. This FREE course will help you become more confident in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Learn more and sign up today!

Enroll in WCJC’s ESL Class

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What You’ll Learn

The ESL program is for non-English learners and centers on making you a better communicator. The course focuses on pronunciation and use of the language as well as reading and writing skills. During the class, you will:

  • Learn strategies for starting a conversation
  • Learn functional language that can be used in real-life situations
  • Overcome tricky and common grammar mistakes
  • Improve your listening skills
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Times & Locations

Choose the time and location that works best for you.

Morning Class: 9AM - 12PM

Evening Class: 6PM - 9PM

On-Campus: Richmond, Wharton, El Campo, Bay City

Off-Campus: Sealy JH School, Gordon Library (Sealy, TX), Online

Registration

Morning and evening times are usually available for in-person and online classes. In-person classes fill up quickly. Email AELRegister@wcjc.edu for current class offerings and to register.

ESL FAQ

Yes! All of our Adult Education and Literacy classes  are free. However, your instructor may encourage you to purchase additional study materials for the course.

That’s OK! We have many students who take this course without any experience speaking English. Hard work, good study habits, and attending class will help you learn, but it will take time. 

Online and in-person classes are generally offered in the morning (9am - noon) and in the evening (6pm - 9pm). However, please email AELRegister@wcjc.edu for up-to-date class offerings.

Contact Us

Reach out to us with any questions about the ESL classes.
Email:  AELRegister@wcjc.edu 
AEL Main Office: (979) 532-6301
AEL Admissions and Registration: (281) 239-1586