Community Programs

We can help connect you to the resources you need.

ESL, High School Equivalency, and Community programs offered to adults 18 and older in Berks County.  All community information is current as of 2/22/2024. Contact each program to learn more.

Reading Area Community College (RACC)

RACC
Literacy Programs Information Center
Kratz Hall, Classroom 209
111 Riverfront Drive, Reading, PA 19602
610-372-4721 ext. 5322

Offering free and non- credited ESL, GED, ABE, and bilingual classes

Reading Area Community College (RACC)

RACC
English for Academic Purposes Program
Eleisha Moreno - EAP Program Coordinator
Yocum Library Room 104
610-372-4721 ext. 5094

Offering credited ESL classes

Mercy Ministry - 921 Center

MERCY MINISTRIES LOGO
921 Walnut St.
Reading, PA 19601
610-370-7112
Website
Inquire about all classes online/fill out form.

Offering ESL, Computer Tutoring, and 1 on 1 Tutoring Classes

Mother Veronica Resource Center

mother veronica logo
449 South 6th St
Reading, PA 19602
484-516-2138
Website

Offering ESL, GED, Citizenship, and Basic computer skills classes in both English and Spanish

Reading Public Library Northeast Branch

1348 North 11th Street
Reading, PA 19604
610-655-6361
Website

Offering free ESL classes

Pennsylvania 211

211
921 Walnut St.
Reading, PA 19601
610-370-7112
Website

211 IS BERKS COUNTY’S LIFELINE FOR HELP. Offering resources across the community

Laundromat Library League (LLL)

Laundromat Library League
Email
Website

The Literacy Council is one of LLL's 265 distribution sites, in 35 states. LLL makes children’s books available to children who have little or no access to books at home. Books are placed in laundromats and similar sites in which children and caregivers spend time waiting. Children and caregivers are invited to enjoy a book, take it home, and eventually pass it on to another child.  Stop by the office for a book today!

ESL Resources

Khan Academy
English Grammar

AllESL
ESL Resources for learners and teachers

ReadWorks
Support for reading comprehension

Duolingo
Language learning tool

LearningChocolate
Learning English Vocabulary

High School Diploma Resources

GED
LearningPath
General GED Information

GED
Official GED Resources

GED Practice Questions
Free GED practice tests

Mometrix
Complete GED Preparation

Citizenship Resources

USA Flag
USALearns
Citizenship Test Preparation

El Civics
Civics Government and History Lessons for ESL learners
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