Learn English: English as a Second Language/English Language Learners Program
Program Goals
- To prepare students for postsecondary courses and programs.
- To help students learn English so they may function more effectively at work, at home and in the community.
ESL/ELL 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 also can get help in preparing for citizenship. Outreach programs for business and industry are available as well.
The Office of Bilingual Education works with students whose first language is not English and with students who are fluent in English and Spanish or Hmong. We offer courses to help students improve their English skills and obtain their GED certificate in Spanish. We also offer bilingual occupational programs and transitional assistance into bilingual college-level degree and diploma programs.
Visit this link for more ESL information.
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/ELL Contacts
Downtown Milwaukee Campus
700 West State Street, Milwaukee
414-297-7343
eslmilw@matc.edu
Mequon Campus
5555 West Highand Avenue
262-238-2238
eslmequon@matc.edu
Oak Creek Campus
6665 South Howell Avenue
Student Services, Room A106
414-570-4423
esloakcreek@matc.edu
West Allis Campus
1200 South 71st Street
414-456-5302
eslwest@matc.edu
Community Outreach Sites
English as a Second Language is offered at various community-based organizations (CBOs) in the Milwaukee area. Contact these sites for more information:
International Learning Center
639 North 25th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Journey House
2110 West Scott Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-647-0548
Literacy Services of Wisconsin (Laubach Center)
555 North Plankinton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-344-5878
SER Jobs
1243 South Cesar E. Chavez Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-649-2640
Spanish Center (School)
614 West National Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-384-3700, ext. 208
UMOS
802 West Mitchell Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-389-6260
ESL Application
Submit an ESL Application (link) to get started.