ESL Eng
Free English classes in Somerset County
Learn English
Find free classes and friendly teachers.
Need More Information?
The Literacy Navigator can help find the right program for you.
Call (English & Spanish)
908.864.4936
Email: snieves@literacysomerset.org
Free English-language classes for adults are offered by several different agencies and organizations in Somerset County and Hunterdon County. Space is limited and registration for fall 2024 classes has closed. These providers are also part of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board Literacy Committee, which seeks to provide a central place for English-language learners. As part of this ongoing effort, the partners, with the fiscal support of Somerset County, are offering additional class, small group and tutoring opportunities and are working with a Literacy Navigator who helps individuals connect to the right program.
Our English lessons can help.
And you will learn so much more – for free.
First Steps Basic English
For Beginners Only
Offering classes and small group instruction around Somerset County:
- Bernardsville
- Bound Brook
- Franklin Township
- Hillsborough
- Manville
- North Plainfield
- Raritan Borough
- Somerville
- Zoom
Somerset County is funding this program to teach English language to adults for free. Called First Steps Basic English, the pilot program began in September of 2023 and will continue in 2025. It is being overseen by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board in partnership with the Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County, Raritan Valley Community College and Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission.
English Classes for All Levels
In-person and Virtual Options
Raritan Valley Community College
Learn English, Includes Job Certification Programs
For more information visit:
Free Adult Literacy Program | Community Resources
Raritan Valley Community College, NJ
908-526-1200, ext. 8686
Bonnie.Scharf@raritanval.edu
Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission
Learn English, Basic Computer Skills, and High School Equivalency
For more information visit:
Adult Programs (hunterdonesc.org)
908-541-5781
adultliteracy@hunterdonesc.org
English Tutoring - Conversation
Groups – Citizenship Preparation
In-person and Virtual Options. You choose the time and place.
Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County
Customized lessons help you reach your goals.
For more information visit:
www.literacysomerset.org/students
908-725-5430
info@literacysomerset.org
To reach out to the Literacy Navigator for the program, contact:
Literacy Volunteers of Somerset
County, PeopleCare Center
Room 250A
120 Finderne Ave., Box #7
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-864-4936
www.literacysomerset.org
For more information on career-related services available from the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and its partners, contact:
Greater Raritan Workforce
Development Board
27 Warren Street, Third floor
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-541-5790
www.thegrwdb.org
Other Resources:
Libraries
(offer free ELL classes, notary services, computer & internet access, & low cost photocopying)
Somerset County Library System of New Jersey
https://sclsnj.org
Bernards Township Public Library
https://www.bernardslibrary.org
Bernardsville Public Library
https://www.bernardsvillelibrary.org
Clarence Dillon Public Library, Bedminster
https://www.dillonlibrary.org
Franklin Township Public Library
https://www.franklintwp.org
Raritan Public Library
https://raritanlibrary.org
Legal Services & Immigration Information
United States Citizenship & Immigration Services
https://www.uscis.gov
Casa de Esperanza
http://www.casaesperanzanj.com
El Centro Hispanoamericano
https://elcentronj.org
Catholic Charities of Metuchen - Immigration Services
https://www.ccdom.org
Food Banks
Food Bank Network of Somerset County
https://www.somersetfoodbank.org
Franklin Food Bank
https://franklinfoodbank.org
Social Services
(food, health insurance & housing assistance)
Somerset County Social Services
https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/affiliated-agencies/social-services
NJ Helps
https://www.njhelps.gov
Home of Somerset County
https://www.homescnj.org
Free or Low Cost Medical Care
Zufall
https://www.zufallhealth.org
Neighborhood Health Services
https://www.nhscnj.orgh
Emergency Medical Care
RWJ University Hospital Somerset
https://www.rwjbh.org/rwj-university-hospital-somerset
Workforce Development & Job Placement
Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board
https://www.thegrwdb.org
Technology Training
Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, SkillUp https://www.thegrwdb.org
Somerset County Library System of New Jersey
Introductory Computer Classes (in person) in Spanish & English http://www.sclsnj.org
Northstar Digital Literacy (offered through the Somerset County Library System)
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/launch-from/16042-8NE2-somerset-county-library-system
Domestic Violence Support
Safe & Sound Somerset
https://safe-sound.org
English Lessons
Somerset County
https://literacysomerset.org
Raritan Valley Community College
https://raritanval.edu
Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission
https://www.hunterdonesc.org/hcesc
Become a Volunteer ESL Tutor
Teach English
Dedicated volunteer ESL tutors consistently make a positive difference for adult students of various proficiency levels. Whether fostering cultural understanding, building confidence or sharing practical life and employment skills, they empower students to integrate successfully into their new job and community with a better command of the English language.
Together, word by word, join the Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County in building bridges to brighter futures.
Do you like meeting people from other cultures?
Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer experience?
Can you read, write & speak English?
You can be an ESL tutor!
Training is provided.
Free ESL Classes in Somerset County
Learn English for better opportunities. The First Steps Basic English Literacy Navigator will call you with more information.
Be a Volunteer ESL Tutor in Somerset County
Enhance lives, families, and careers by volunteering as an ESL tutor. Register for an Information Session and speak with a Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County team member about next steps.
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