English Language and Writing Classes

Are limited English skills keeping you from reaching your goals? WorkReadyU can help you improve your English skills so you can attend college, get a good job or advance your career. Our free ESL classes are available to students who are at least 16 years old and are unable to read, write and/or speak English.

See if you qu​alify for free ESL classes, regardless of residency or visa status.

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes will help you improve your speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar skills in English.

Whether you want to learn the basics, develop your workplace communication skills or work on accent reduction, our friendly staff are here to help you succeed with these Continuing Education classes.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes are designed to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in English.

Our ESOL classes can also help you prepare for college or university entrance exams like the TOEFL while you earn college credit toward a certificate or degree or prepare to transfer to a four-year school.

English composition courses are part of Dallas College's Core Curriculum and will improve your critical thinking and writing skills while you earn an associate degree or prepare to transfer.

Dallas College also offers a variety of literature courses, which are helpful to students pursuing degrees in communications, arts, humanities and social sciences.