Learn English: English as a Second Language Program

Program Goals

1. To prepare students for postsecondary courses and programs.

2. To help students learn English so they may function more effectively at work, at home and in the community. 

ESL students learn in a variety of ways: group, individualized, computer-assisted language learning, Weekend College and online. A student may choose courses in oral language development, vocabulary improvement, reading and writing skills, pre-employment English, and computer skills. They can also get help in preparing for citizenship. Outreach programs for business and industry are available as well.

Our Diverse Community

The department provides English language instruction to a linguistically diverse (25 language groups) and culturally diverse (50 countries) population. The student population comes from all educational and ethnic backgrounds. The program serves students living in Milwaukee and includes resident aliens, refugees and U.S. citizens.

Features and Services

• Six levels of instruction ranging from beginning literacy to high advanced
• Day classes, evening classes and a Saturday morning workshop
• Short- or long-term programs
• Instruction in developing communication skills such as reading, writing and speaking
• Crossover instruction for technical programs
• Vocational ESL
• Computer-assisted instruction
• ESL classes at Community-Based Organizations
• Online Instruction
• Field trips to acquaint students with the Milwaukee area
• Student organizations
• Academic advising

ESL Contacts

Downtown Milwaukee Campus
700 West State Street, Milwaukee, 414-297-6578 or 414-297-6813
christij@matc.edu

Oak Creek Campus
6665 South Howell Avenue, Student Services, Room A106, 414-571-4663
halsteaw@matc.edu

West Allis Campus
1200 South 71st Street, West Allis, 414-456-5409 
 
 

Community Outreach Sites

English as a Second Language is offered at various community-based organizations (CBO's) in the Milwaukee area. Contact these sites for more information:

Indochinese Learning Center
639 N. 25th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Marilyn Hegge, 414-344-4777
ilcmilwaukee@hotmail.com

Journey House
1900 Washington St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Glorianne Mather, 414-389-5080 Ext. 2225
journeyh@execpc.com

SER Jobs
1020-30 W. Mitchell
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Patrick Valdez, 414-649-2640
valdez@serwisconsin.org

Spanish Center
614 W. National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Kay McKenzie, 414-384-7420
kaymac@wcf.net

UMOS
910 W. Mitchell, Lower Level
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Tony Tsai, 414-389-6260
tony.tsai@umos.org