Local ESOL Resources

The current schedule of language classes and groups at Capital Area District Libraries. 

CADL offers online language instruction through Transparent Language Online, which is free to CADL library card holders. Learn more about Transparent Language Online.

Adult Language Programs at CADL

ESOL Reading Group for Adults (at the Okemos Library)
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Practice your English reading and speaking skills by reading articles, books and short stories aloud. This group is not formal English instruction. Email Eric Stanton at stantone@cadl.org for more information.

Virtual ESOL Reading & Conversation (Adults)
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Practice your English reading and speaking skills by reading articles aloud and discussing them with others. Participants will also learn about American culture and common English expressions. This group is not formal English instruction. *Registration required by emailing Eric Stanton at stantone@cadl.org. You will receive instructions on joining our Microsoft Teams session.

Virtual Conversational Spanish for Adults
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Learn about culture and practice your Spanish with native speaker instructors using Microsoft Teams Meeting app. This is not a Spanish class. The topics are separate for each session and do not have any progression. *For more information and to register, send an email to Paola at sanchezp@cadl.org. Limited to 10 participants.

CADL Citizenship Test Prep Services 

Book-a-Librarian Citizenship Services: Make an appointment by calling Jill Abood at (517) 334-1519 or email aboodj@cadl.org. Available at ALL CADL Branches.

Drop-In Citizenship Classes at the Refugee Development Center: CADL provides drop-in citizenship classes at RDC’s Welcome Center.  (5509 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing 48911), www.refugeedevelopmentcenter.org, Please call (517) 999-5090 for more information.

Local ESOL Resources

Capital Area Literacy Coalition 
1028 E. Saginaw, Lansing 48906 (517) 485-4949. www.thereadingpeople.org   Email:  mail@thereadingpeople.org  They are a private non-profit organization that provides free ESOL services for all levels. Please call for current offerings.   

Lansing Community College (LCC) The Job Training Center
Lansing Community College offers many beginner- and intermediate-level English courses for speakers of other languages. Visit lcc.edu/JTC, call (517) 483-1857 or email JTC@lcc.edu for more information.

Lansing School District Adult Education 
Classes are held at Elmhurst Elementary, 2400 Pattengill Rd., Lansing 48910 (517) 755-4063 or (517) 755-4040. Adult Education/GED - Academic Choices - Lansing School District Home They offer free classes from Pre-Literacy (non-English Speakers) to a 9th grade reading level.  After that level students go to “Adult Basic Education” (ABE) for their Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) preparation. Please call for current schedule. 

Refugee Development Center
 600 W. Maple St. Suite A, Lansing 48906 (517) 999-5090 www.refugeedevelopmentcenter.org  Offers ESOL classes and other resources for all ages. Please call for details. 

Related Resources

Michigan Immigration Rights Center (MIRC)
The MIRC is a legal resource center for Michigan's immigrant communities. If you are seeking legal assistance, please call (734) 239-6863 for all immigration-related questions and matters.

St. Vincent Catholic Charities Immigration Law Clinic
Fees for services based on income. (517) 323-4734 EXT. 1800, http://stvcc.org/services/immigration/

Citizenshipworks.org
Citizenshipworks is a free online service that helps you apply for citizenship, step-by-step. They also tell you what other documents you need to submit, and what to expect after you apply.

Michigan State University Immigration Law Clinic
(517)432-6880, immig@law.msu.edu

Immigrant & Refugee Resource Collaborative's (IRRC) Stakeholders and Resources

USCIS Citizenship Resource Center

For further assistance please contact Jill Abood, Community Engagement Specialist, aboodj@cadl.org