English Language Tutoring
Adult English Language Learners who live in San Francisco can improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills with the help of a one-on-one tutor.
How It Works:
- Tutors and Learners are paired together for 6 months.
- They meet once a week for 1 to 2 hours per session.
- It's FREE!
- Your volunteer tutor will help you improve your English language skills to achieve your personal goals.
Need Help Learning English?
Thank you for your interest in our free ESL Tutoring Program.
We are taking a break from new tutoring requests. Many learners are still waiting to be matched with a tutor, and we want to help each person as best as we can.
📌 Want to learn English while you wait? You still can.
👉 Click here for free English learning resources.
This page has information about:
- online English classes
- speaking practice on Zoom
- videos to help you learn English
- how to get a free library card
These resources are free and easy to use with your library card.
If you have questions, email us at esl@sfpl.org.
We look forward to helping you when we reopen the ESL Tutor Request Form.
To Become a Tutor:
Thank you for your interest in helping! Tutoring is a rewarding way to help your community. Volunteer ESL tutors must complete a three-part training online. If you are interested in becoming a tutor, please fill out this ESL Volunteer Tutor Interest Form and we'll contact you with more information.