English Classes
Learn English. Open new opportunities.
Practical English for daily life, work and your goals.
- Everyday conversationPractice English for everyday situations.
- English for workStrengthen your workplace communication skills.
- Practice and participationBuild your skills with interactive activities.
- Confidence to move forwardA safe place to learn.
English Classes
Class details
Enrollment Requirements
Are you eligible?
- Be at least 18 years old. The program is for adults.
- Live in Wisconsin.
- Have internet and a device: a computer, tablet or smartphone with a reliable connection for virtual classes.
Classes are held online. No prior English is required: the program is open to adults of every cultural and educational background.
Tuition and Fees
What does it cost?
Freetuition
Includes
- Enrolling in and attending our classes
Materials are bought separately: the textbook and workbook are the student’s responsibility and can be bought at Latino Academy or online before classes start.
Schedule and Format
How do classes work?
- Online via ZoomVirtual classes you join from home.
- SaturdaysFrom 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
- Individual and group workInteractive sessions that build confidence and practical language skills.
Before you start
Your path to start classes
- Complete the application.Start the enrollment process online.
- Book your initial assessment.It helps us find the right class for you.
- Get your class materials.The textbook and workbook are required before classes start.
- When the course endsEvery student completes a final in-person assessment and must meet a minimum class attendance.
Your education, your goals, our guidance
Build the confidence to communicate in another language.
The Latino Academy English program offers virtual classes for adults at every skill level. Through hands-on activities, students build reading, writing, listening and speaking skills to get along with more confidence in daily life and at work.
A practical, welcoming, student-centered place to learn.
Photos and videos
Inside the classes
Education
Program impact
Real progress for brighter futures
- 143ESL participants
- 130ESL participants tests
Figures as published in Latino Academy’s Annual Report 2025, p. 5, and on latinoacademywi.org (retrieved in 2026).
Real stories · Education
New beginnings, in their own words
- When Jeannette Araus signed up for classes at the Latino Academy, she was looking for a way in—to work, to stability, to something she could build on.
ENGLISH PROGRAM
Jeannette
- Mary Carmen Araujo Sánchez knew she wanted to improve her English, but what she found at the Latino Academy offered more than vocabulary. The classroom gave her space to participate—to speak, listen, and slowly step into greater confidence.
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Mary Carmen
- Alejandra is a business owner, mother, and lifelong dreamer. As the co-owner of Reyes Tacos, a family-run restaurant she operates with her husband, she understands what it means to work hard and build something from the ground up. But beyond the kitchen, Alejandra has always carried a passion for beauty and styling—a dream that started back in Mexico and continues to guide her today.
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Alejandra
- Angelina joined the Latino Academy to work on her high school equivalency diploma and build a better future. With the support of her instructors, she also received help creating her resume, which boosted her confidence in pursuing new job opportunities. Her experience at the Academy showed her that personal growth and education are possible at any age. “I'm very motivated to keep going and bettering myself,” she says.
GED/HSED PROGRAM
Angelina
- Dulce has participated in several programs at the Latino Academy—and each one has helped shape her path. From earning her GED to improving her English and gaining her ServSafe certificate, she’s seen tangible growth both personally and in her business. “These programs helped me make connections that led to work and better communication with my community,” she shares.
GED/HSED PROGRAM
Dulce
Take the first step today
Your next opportunity starts with English.
Complete the application to start the process. Our team can guide you through the next steps and the initial in-person assessment.
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