ESL Tutoring

English Language Tutoring

The English Language Tutoring is for adults seeking basic English Language support in speaking and understanding, and want practice with everyday English at home, work or in the community. 

Tutoring support learners seeking conversational help at basic to beginning intermediate level of English. We do not provide homework help or college level tutoring.

Eligible learners can get matched with a one-on-one tutor.

ESL Learners: 

• Live in San Francisco 

• Are 19 or older

• Is able to ask for services for themselves

• Can communicate in English at a basic level with another adult

• Be willing to commit to at least 6 month once matched with a tutor for 1-2 hours a week

To ensure that your application can be processed, we ask that: 

• You are able to respond to email or phone communications promptly.
• Be available for an interview assessment.

Completion of an application does not guarantee enrollment into the program. 

This program may not be a good fit if:

• You speak NO English at all – please refer to City College for a beginner ESL class.  Learners with no English benefit most from a classroom setting.

• You have high-intermediate English speaking, reading or writing skills – please refer to City College for and ESL placement test if you seek to continue English development. 

   

Once you get matched:

• Learners must be in good communication by email with the literacy office and with their learning partner/tutor once they are matched
• Learners must meet weekly with their tutor for 1-2 hours at their local library

• Learners and Tutors commit to 6 months of working with their learning partner.

   

How to Apply 

Thank you for your interest. Applications for ESL Tutoring is currently closed. Please check back in early 2027.