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A graphic of South Bay Literacy volunteers teaching English on their computers wearing headsets.

Whether you're looking for classroom learning

or one-on-one instruction, South Bay Literacy Council 

has multiple options for English language learners, and our classes are free.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

This program helps adult learners improve communication and life skills, for example - applying for a job, preparing for a doctor's visit, attending a parent-teacher conference, obtaining a driver's license, and any other tasks that may be challenging.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Click the button below to register for a class or call us at 310-373-7003​ 

 

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Haga clic aquí para registrarse en una clase de ESL

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Literacy for English Speakers (LES)

​This program is for fluent English Speakers who need help with reading, writing, spelling, and pronunciation skills. The Reading Horizons Elevate ® (RHE) online resource is our primary tool. It is a modern, web-based course that features assessments, a variety of practice exercises, and lots of feedback.

Literacy for English Speakers (LES)

Click the button below to register for a class or call us at 310-373-7003​ ​

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Click here to learn more about this program

Below are our in-person classroom locations

Please coordinate with us before visiting any of our locations.

Torrance Headquarters

18436 Hawthorne Blvd.

Suite 110

Torrance, CA

90504

Hawthorne United Methodist Church

4754 W. 120th St.

Hawthorne, CA

90250

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Torrance-South Bay YMCA

2900 Sepulveda Blvd.

Torrance, CA

90505

Toberman Neighborhood Center

131 N. Grand Ave.

San Pedro, CA

90731

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Calvary Presbyterian Church

1160 N. Marine Ave.

Wilmington, CA

90744

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