MATC 2026-27 Catalog

Community Education Learn the English Language

Learning Options • ESL/ELL students learn in a variety of ways: group, individualized, computer-assisted language learning, weekend classes and online. • Courses in oral language development, vocabulary improvement, reading and writing skills, pre-employment English and computer skills are offered. • Students can receive help preparing for citizenship. • Outreach programs for business and industry also are available. • Classes are available at all four MATC campuses. To get started, see matc.edu/ESL and submit an ESL application. English as a Second Language/English Language Learners (ESL/ELL) Contacts Downtown Milwaukee Campus 414-297-6578 eslmilw@matc.edu MATC Education Center at Walker’s Square 414-297-8822 Mequon Campus 262-238-2238

English as a Second Language/English Language Learners (ESL/ELL) Program MATC helps ensure that English learners have access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to achieve their full academic potential. Program Goals • Prepare students for college courses and programs • Help students learn English so they may function more effectively at work, at home and in the community Our Diverse Community The program serves students living in the MATC District, including resident immigrants, refugees and U.S. citizens. Students come from a wide range of educational and ethnic backgrounds that includes more than 50 countries and 30 languages. ESL/ELL Program Features • Six levels of instruction ranging from beginning literacy to high advanced • Day classes, evening classes and a Saturday morning workshop • Short-term or long-term programs • Instruction in developing communication skills such as reading, writing and speaking • Crossover instruction for technical programs • Vocational ESL • Computer-assisted instruction • ESL classes at community-based organizations • Online instruction • Field trips to acquaint students with the Milwaukee area • Student organizations • Academic advising

eslmequon@matc.edu Oak Creek Campus 414-571-4503 esloakcreek@matc.edu West Allis Campus 414-456-5302 eslwest@matc.edu

Community Outreach Sites ESL classes are offered at various community-based organizations (CBOs) in the Milwaukee area. Contact these sites for more information: International Community Center 4204 South Howell Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 414-988-0202 SERJobs 2514 South 102nd Street Milwaukee, WI 53227 414-649-2640

Spanish Center (School) 614 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53204 414-384-3700, Ext. 208 UMOS 2701 South Chase Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 414-389-6600

International Learning Program 639 North 25th Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 414-344-4777 Journey House 2110 West Scott Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 414-647-0548

Literacy Services of Wisconsin 555 North Plankinton Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53203 414-344-5878

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