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# SMC offers free ESL classes
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/smc-offers-free-esl-classes-20020729/
- Published: 2002-07-29T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T00:34:29.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Education, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Daily Press staff*

Santa Monica College announces that enrollment for its free English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) courses is ongoing. The fall session begins Aug. 26.

Through SMC's Continuing Education Department, the free English classes are offered at all levels seven days a week in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. Also offered are free basic skills and keyboarding classes.

“These courses offer valuable training and help individuals in preparation for higher education or advancement in the work place,” said Monica Torres, SMC community service specialist. “As the daughter of Mexican immigrant parents, I know that the opportunities in this country grow exponentially once the language barrier is broken.”

Classes and registration are held at SMC's Madison campus, located on Santa Monica Boulevard between 10th and 11th streets (1310 11th St.).

For information call (310) 434-3400\. For information in Spanish, call Torres at (310) 434-3407.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 29, 2002.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/072902.pdf?ref=smdp.com)