By Daily Press staff
Santa Monica College will offer free enrollment for its English-as-a-Second Language, or ESL, courses this fall, with sessions starting on 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 Street. 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 25, 2002. Read the original PDF.