Free English language classes for non-native English speakers in central Indiana

Three people at a desk in a small library work on papers and review worksheets during an adult ELL class.

Classes at Indy Reads will begin in September 2025.

Indy Reads’ English Language Learners (ELL) classes support adult learners at all levels of the English literacy spectrum as they develop their speaking, listening, reading, writing, and comprehension skills to unlock their economic and social potential. All of Indy Reads’ classes are FREE for students.

Our Community Classroom model offers highly individualized lesson plans that incorporate the goals of each student. Led by Indy Reads’ certified instructors, our ELL classes are supported by trained classroom volunteers. This means that students often work in small groups to practice their English language skills, which leads to better learning outcomes.

Students attend class six hours a week in-person or online.

Do you want to learn English with Indy Reads?

Classes will begin in September 2025.

  • To take a class, please come to a Welcome Session in August 2025.
  • Welcome Sessions are in-person at Southeast Community Services.
  • You will meet your teachers and fill out an application during the Welcome Session.
  • Translators may be available to help you become a student. You can bring your own translator, too.
  • Spaces in class are limited.
  • We are excited to meet you!

Welcome Session Dates

  1. Thursday, August 7, 10am-1pm
  2. Monday, August 11, 5:30pm-7:30pm
  3. Monday, August 18, 10am-12pm
  4. Wednesday, August 20, 5:30pm-7:30pm
  5. Saturday, August 23, 10am-1pm

About Indy Reads Classes

Indy Reads classes are online and in-person. Indy Reads classes are FREE. You must be at least 18 years old to become a student.

Indy Reads Class Schedule: Fall 2025

Monday

10:30am-1:30pm
Day Class

Tuesday

10:30am-1:30pm
Day Class

5:30pm-8:30pm
Night Class

Wednesday

10:30am-1:30pm
Day Class

Thursday

10:30am-1:30pm
Day Class

5:30pm-8:30pm
Night Class

Friday

Saturday


Practice English this week! Join our free in-person Conversation Circles on Sundays. The Conversation Circle group meets every Sunday from 3-4pm at 1066 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Click here to learn about ELL Conversation Circles.

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