Madison Community Language Learning Classes

Fall 2023 Adult English Language Learning Classes

Start: October 11, 2023 through December 13, 2023.

Wednesdays at the Madison Public Library 209 East Center Street, Madison, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

  • Class is free.
  • No registration is required.
  • Attend when you can.
  • Class is open to anyone interested in learning or improving their English.
  • All materials are provided.

View or print the Class Poster

Topics covered with curriculum will be for everyday communication in English:

  • School (how to call the school and tell the school their child is sick).
  • Shopping (how to pronounce common words in a store, ask for assistance).
  • Workplace (how to ask for help, report an injury).
  • Bank (how to set up an account, how to count money)
  • Time, Dates, Calendar, Numbers
  • Clinic (how to make an appointment)
  • PCall 911 for a medical emergency or Police (how to ask for help)
  • Topics related to everyday life and everyday conversations

Student goals will be identified to accomplish English Language Learning priorities for each individual for use at work, school and in the community. Materials for learning include white board, book, workbook, videos, audio, role playing, flash cards, in class exercises, and hands-on learning scenarios.

Materials for learning include white board, book, workbook, videos, audio, role playing, flash cards, in class exercises and hands-on learning scenarios.

Children's Activity Time

Children's activity time for ages 5 to 8 is during class time and is open to the community to attend. The Teen Area is also available for older children.


Clases de aprendizaje del idioma inglés para adultos Otoño 2023

Inicio: 11 de octubre de 2023 hasta el 13 de diciembre de 2023.

Clase: los Miércoles en la Biblioteca Pública de Madison 209 Calle Centro Este, Madison, de 6:30 p.m. a las 19:30

  • La clase es gratis.
  • NO es necesario registrarse.
  • Asiste cuando puedas.
  • La clase está abierta a cualquier persona interesada en aprender o mejorar su inglés.
  • Se proporcionan todos los materiales.

ver o imprimir el cartel de la clase

Los temas tratados en el plan de estudios serán para la comunicación cotidiana en inglés:

  • Escuela (cómo llamar a la escuela y decirle a la escuela que su hijo está enfermo).
  • Compras (cómo pronunciar palabras comunes en una tienda, pedir ayuda).
  • Lugar de trabajo (cómo pedir ayuda, informar de una lesión).
  • Banco (cómo configurar una cuenta, cómo contar dinero)
  • Hora, Fechas, Calendario, Números
  • Clínica (cómo hacer una cita)
  • Llamar al 911 para una emergencia médica o Policía (cómo pedir ayuda)
  • Temas relacionados con la vida cotidiana y conversaciones cotidianas.

Se identificarán las metas de los estudiantes para lograr las prioridades de aprendizaje del idioma inglés para cada individuo para su uso en el trabajo, la escuela y la comunidad.

Los materiales para el aprendizaje incluyen una pizarra blanca, un libro, un libro de trabajo, videos, audio, juegos de roles, tarjetas didácticas, ejercicios en clase y escenarios de aprendizaje práctico.

Tiempo de actividad infantil

El tiempo de actividades para niños de 5 a 8 años es durante el horario de clases y está abierto a la comunidad para que asista. El Área de Adolescentes también está disponible para niños mayores.


Why the English Language Learning (ELL) Program Is So Important to Our Community

The Madison community continues to become more diverse. Our businesses, schools, hospital, restaurants and stores are finding it increasingly difficult to communicate with non-English speaking residents and employees.

At the LAIC, we wanted to help these entities as well as make life easier for those who don’t speak English.

Madison did not previously have an ELL program and we recognized one was greatly needed. We reached out to the Department of Labor, Career Learning Center, Madison Central School District and Dakota State University for guidance and assistance. They were in full agreement a program was needed.

A Madison Community ESL board was established and board members included (at that time) Jacy Fry, DSU International Programs; Jim Baltzer, Department of Labor and Regulation; Sandy Salley, Career Learning Center, Janel Guse, Madison Elementary Principal and Julie Gross, Lake Area Improvement Corporation.

Over the years, the program has had the following sponsors. Thank you sponsors for your past and present support!

  • Advantage South Dakota
  • Interlakes Area United Way
  • Shopko Foundation
  • Wells Fargo Foundation

Our mission is basic: “To provide English training for speakers of other languages in the Madison community and surrounding areas with the intention of improving communication for the school district and workforce while empowering non-English speaking community members and growing the success of the community as a whole.”

For more information about classes call 605-256-0797.

Classes started September, 2015 with spring and fall classes offered.

Tentative Future Classes

2024 Fall English Classes

Fall classes typically start the first week in September and run through mid-December. If you are interested in classes, teaching or volunteering, please contact the LAIC.

Basic Spanish Classes

We are working to find a curriculum and teachers to start a Basic Spanish class for the Madison Community. If you are interested in classes, teaching, or volunteering, please contact the LAIC.

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