English Language Learning (ELL)
Content updated July 28, 2025
Weekly free English Language Learning classes for Spanish speakers at three different levels. Classes will start Monday, September 8th and meet every Monday from 6-7:30 pm through May. Childcare and snacks are provided. Those interested in participating can register using this link: www.tinyurl.com/adultell.
Lexi Jackson Hall 417-551-2084
Email: alexismjackson@gmail.com
Flyer
Content updated Jan. 23, 2024
The Columbia Area Career Center Adult Education and Literacy program provides FREE online and in-person classes for adult students trying to better their English language skills. Classes begin in September and run through May. New students who register and take placement tests can be added to in-progress classes every few weeks.
We offer classes during the day and evening at various locations in Columbia. Classes meet in person or online via Zoom. Times and days of the week are to be determined based on need. For current enrollment details, email Adult English Learner Coordinator, Noah Siela, at Nsiela@cpsk12.org.
Visit website at https://www.cpsk12.org/Page/575
Content updated Jan. 30, 2024
A free program though MU Women’s Center that pairs a native English speaker with a nonnative English speaker to practice conversational English once a week..
Note: Language Partners Program is for University of Missouri students, staff, faculty, and extends to their family members. They do not have the capacity or staff to extend this to residents of Columbia who do not attend or work for the University of Missouri.
Women’s Center
G108 MU Student Center
Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-6621
Content updated Nov. 22, 2024
Serves international students and scholars at the University of Missouri in Columbia and provides tutoring to those learning English as a second language. We have an English Conversation class on Tuesdays.
1209 E Walnut
Columbia, MO 65201
573-631-3210
Email: wayounker@gmail.com
Content updated Nov. 7, 2024
ELL class sites are at the Family Impact Center (105 E Ash, Columbia) and Columbia Area Career Center (4203 S Providence, Columbia). Must sign up for and attend a registration class.
1818 W Worley
Columbia, MO 65203
573-214-3800
Email
Content updated Jan. 27, 2025
Columbia Public Library, Part of the Daniel Boone Regional Library system
Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
The library is free and open to everyone. Those interested in checking out materials and using the free online resources may apply for a free library card. Apply online or at the library.
In addition to being able to check out books, you can borrow music CDs, DVDs, magazines, early learning kits for children, fiber arts kits, Memory Care kits, Parent Packs for new and expectant parents, STEAM kits, telescopes and mobile Wi-Fi hotspots. You can reserve most items by placing a hold online or at any library, and then pick them up inside the library or via curbside pickup.
There are many opportunities taking place at the library that don’t require a library card including programs for all ages, a quiet reading room and a special interactive play area for children. You may take advantage of the free Wi-Fi in the building or use one of the public computers. To use the computers, you either need a library card or a guest pass. You may also scan, make copies and print documents for a small fee.
100 W Broadway
Columbia, MO 65203
573-443-3161