English Skills Class
Welcome to our Adult English Skills Program — a welcoming, inclusive place where adult learners can gain confidence, improve their English, and open new doors. Whether you’re beginning with basic English or aiming to refine your skills for work, family, or community involvement, our classes are designed for you. Join us, connect with others, and take the next step in your English language journey.
About the Program
Our adult English classes help you develop your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through engaging, practical lessons. Classes are organized by skill-level so you begin where you are and progress at a pace that suits you.
You’ll gain the skills you need to:
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Communicate more confidently at work, in your family life, and in the community.
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Read and understand everyday forms, notices, messages and short texts.
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Write short notes, fill out applications, send simple emails, and participate more fully in your environment.
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Develop stronger pronunciation, listening comprehension, and conversational ability through interactive practice.
Classes are led by experienced instructors who understand adult-learner needs—balancing work, family and community life—and our aim is to help you progress in a respectful, practical, and meaningful way.
How to Enroll
We welcome all adult learners (18 years and older) who live in the Lexington area. Here’s how to get started:
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Fill out our Adult English Class Interest Form (click link here).
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After you complete the interest form, look for an email from our program to arrive in your inbox.
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Take the free, online placement assessment that is linked in your email. Please do not use a translator or get help from another person.
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Complete the student application in the Lexington One Adult Education portal.
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Someone from Lexington One Adult Education will review this information and contact you to make an in-person appointment.
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At the in-person appointment, you will meet with a English teacher, complete any additional registration paperwork, pay course fees, and find out details about your class.
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Begin classes! Semester terms run August–December and January-May and follow the Lexington School District One holidays and breaks.
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Questions? Call (803) 821-2950 or email adulteducation@lexington1.net.
Class Tuition
The cost of the class is $60.00 per semester. There are two semesters per year. The Fall semester runs from August through December, and the Spring semester runs from January through May.
Matrícula de Clase
El costo de la clase es de $60 por semestre. El semestre de otoño es de agosto a diciembre, y el semestre de primavera es de enero a mayo.