Opportunitities to Improve your English
There are multiple opportunities to study English on UK's campus and in the Lexington community. The following is a sample list of available classes. Use the contact information provided to get class times. For additional ESL opportunities contact Elif Bengu, elif.bengu@uky.edu:University Sponsored
- The University of Kentucky Office of International Affairs
- The Semi-Intensive English Program at the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)
- The International Conversation Hour (ICH)
The University of Kentucky Office of International Affairs
Adult ESL classes that allow students to practice conversation and pronunciation. Participants will learn vocabulary, phrases, and American slang. Join a class at anytime. These classes are available to the University of Kentucky community. Classes are Free.
Contact: Sandra Berger 859.323.211, sberg2@uky.edu
The Semi-Intensive English Program at the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)
Sponsored by UK's English Department, this is an ESL-for-Academic-Purposes program and accepts individuals age 16 and older. There are also several ESL–Specialty Classes, including ―English Pronunciation for Non-Native Speakers,‖ ―Professional Writing for Non-Native Speakers‖ and ―TOEFL Preparation.‖ Dates, hours and fees vary.
Website: http://www.uky.edu/as/english/cesl
Email: esl@uky.edu
Contact: Sally Fouts, 859.257.7003 & Liga Abolins, 859.257.6998
The International Conversation Hour (ICH)
An on-campus resource for those who want to practice everyday, conversational English and meet international and U.S. students. Classes are FREE.
Website: http://www.uky.edu/AS/English/wc/esl.htm
Contact: Janet Eldred, eldred@uky.edu
Operation Read
ESL assessment and classes. The office is located in The Carnegie Center, 251 West Second Street. Classes are FREE.
Contact: Wilma Clapp, 859.254.9964
The Community Education Program
Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) offer a highly-regarded program with multiple ESL classes in the Fall and Spring at Lafayette High School.
Contact: Lafayette High School Counseling Office, 859.381.3474, ext. 21479
Baptist Campus Ministry (BCM)
Located in the Baptist Campus Ministry, 429 Columbia Avenue. The BCM is located behind Young Library. Contact the BCM for a class schedule.
Contact: BCM, 859.257.3989, bsuintls@hotmail.com
Jackie Horne, jfhorne.2@uky.edu
On-campus ESL classes
On-campus ESL classes at Cooperstown Apartments and Shawnee Apartments.
Website: http://www.ukesl.org
Contact: Doug Johnston, jiangdaoen@gmail.com
Porter Memorial Baptist Church
Offered September-May at 4300 Nicholasville Road. Students are able to join class whenever they can. Classes are divided into four levels. Childcare and transportation are provided. Classes are FREE.
Contact: Renee Bibb, 859.223.5496