The Richardson Adult Literacy Center

Program Overview

Want to learn or improve your English?

"ESL for Adults" classes are semester-based English as a Second Language classes offered in the fall and spring to adults who live or work in Richardson or the Richardson ISD geographic area. This includes Richardson, Lake Highlands, parts of North Dallas and parts of Garland. Ten leveled classes are offered over a 15-week period.

By learning or improving their English, students can gain better employment, help their children in school and become more involved community members. Students meet with teachers in a classroom setting at various locations in the Richardson area.

Cost Info

Student and Volunteer Success Stories

I can speak English in a better way now after being able to practice English regularly. I am able to talk about my thoughts with less awkward pauses and feel more confident while talking to someone. Still looking for good [job] opportunity and better fit. I did get some interview invites and feel more confident to talk in the interviews. (Yu, 2024)

Now I am able to read the text, answer the questions. I know some rules and I can use them. The next step I want to take is don't be shy, even if I say it wrong. (Ponomarenko, 2024)

I understand more when a person speaks English (especially my son's teachers). I feel happy when I can read a book to my child in English and sometimes, I am able to write a note in school (without translate app). (Maribel, 2024)