Anyone know of any Free ESL classes in Tampa, Florida

[Khomer1964 0]

Hello All,

My wife arrive in the US on November 12th, 2010 from Zhenjiang China on a K-1 Visa. We married on December 25th, 2010 and applied for AOS on January 19th, 2011. My wife applied for AP and EAD as well. While we are waiting for the paperwork to be processed for her Green card, my wife wants to go to English classes. She heard from one of her friends that there were FREE language classes that she could atten. I think they are called ESL (English as a Second Language). The classes are taught during the day or at night.

If anyone in the Tampa, Florida area knows about these classes, could you please let me know. I have Googled and searched everywhere and cannot seem to find ones that are FREE. My wife's friend says she attended one in Tampa, Florida and says she went to class every from 8am to 2pm and it was FREE. My wife hasn't been able to contact her because she moved, so i cannot ask her where it was. Any information would be appreciated.

Timeline

7/21/09 - Chatted online at Cherry Blossoms website

8/28/09 - Applied for Passport / Travel Visa for China

10/1/09 - Visited Shanghai China and met Ellen

2/8/10 - Ellen applied/received B-1 Travel Visa

3/8/10 - Ellen visits me in USA for 30 days

3/27/10 - Engaged

3/30/10 - Mailed I-129f K-1 visa packet

4/1/10 - USPS verifies that packet was received

4/6/10 - Received hard copy of NOA1

6/2/10 - Contacted USCIS about status (60 days)

7/2/10 - Contacted USCIS about status (90 days)

7/9/10 - NOA2 approved (98 days)

7/16/10 - NVC Received

7/19/10 - NVC mailes to China Embassy

8/2/10 - Consulate Received approved I-129f packet

8/4/10 - Ellen receives P3

8/5/10 - Ellen mails P3 back to embassy

8/7/10 - EMS verifies P3 received by embassy

8/23/10 - Called DoS; interview date of Sept 27

9/25/10 - Medical scheduled

9/27/10 - APPROVED!!

9/29/10 - EMS received visa package and sent out

9/30/10 - Visa received

11/12/10 - Arrived USA, POE - New York

12/25/10 - Married

1/19/11 - Mailed AOS packet to USCIS

[jkelly07 120]

most any community collage ESL is free look for a collage in your area

[Miami_Boy 9]

Hello All,

My wife arrive in the US on November 12th, 2010 from Zhenjiang China on a K-1 Visa. We married on December 25th, 2010 and applied for AOS on January 19th, 2011. My wife applied for AP and EAD as well. While we are waiting for the paperwork to be processed for her Green card, my wife wants to go to English classes. She heard from one of her friends that there were FREE language classes that she could atten. I think they are called ESL (English as a Second Language). The classes are taught during the day or at night.

If anyone in the Tampa, Florida area knows about these classes, could you please let me know. I have Googled and searched everywhere and cannot seem to find ones that are FREE. My wife's friend says she attended one in Tampa, Florida and says she went to class every from 8am to 2pm and it was FREE. My wife hasn't been able to contact her because she moved, so i cannot ask her where it was. Any information would be appreciated.

Go to local High school in your area. They must have free adult ESOL classes( Night time)

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[Khomer1964 0]

most any community collage ESL is free look for a collage in your area

Thanks for the info!

[jonp31 0]

I know many churches also offer free ESL classes. The church I went to (Southern Baptist) did, and I've heard of others in the same denomination offering those classes as well.

[Khomer1964 0]

I know many churches also offer free ESL classes. The church I went to (Southern Baptist) did, and I've heard of others in the same denomination offering those classes as well.

Thank you for the reply. I actually spoke to someone yesterday and found many places that my wife can go to. She wants to go during the day, so it may be hard because most of the classes are full, but she will get into one by March

[moneybags 0]

My wife arrive this month from China and we are also in Tampa. What places did you find out about? Thanks!

Thank you for the reply. I actually spoke to someone yesterday and found many places that my wife can go to. She wants to go during the day, so it may be hard because most of the classes are full, but she will get into one by March

[bigdog 376]

The community colleges in AZ have them but decided to tack on a 1000 fee for new resident. The admission person says they lost all the students no one will pay the 1000 dollars. good luck

[Casprd 167]

in addition to the ESL classes, my wife has found the kids shows on PBS and Nick Jr. really helpful for her.