Free English language classes for non-native English speakers in central Indiana
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
- Thursday, August 7, 10am-1pm
- Monday, August 11, 5:30pm-7:30pm
- Monday, August 18, 10am-12pm
- Wednesday, August 20, 5:30pm-7:30pm
- 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.