Changing Lives Through Adult Literacy

Welcome!  Our Mission Statement:  Believing that literacy is the foundation for a sustainable community, Washtenaw Literacy provides literacy support, free of charge, to adults through a network of trained tutors. It is our vision to eliminate illiteracy in Washtenaw County. Since 1971, we have been empowering adults through improved literacy with in-person and virtual programs. Join us in changing lives and promoting equity in our community.

 

Office hours:
 Monday & Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM.  The office is inside the Ypsilanti District Library at 5577 Whittaker Road.

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to view our healthy programming guidelines. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact anyone on our staff.


Calisa shares her literacy journey!

Learn English

 

Washtenaw Literacy offers English as a Second language (ESL) tutoring for adults. Tutoring is free and will help you pursue your goals.  We offer in-person and virtual tutoring.

For information about Citizenship Tutoring, click here.

 

Ready to start today?

                        

1. Attend In-person ESL Community Tutoring.  Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced learners are welcome. Go to any location to start immediately.

Have questions?  For in-person community tutoring, email Jaime (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). 

 

2. Attend VIRTUAL ESL Community Tutoring.  Practice English ONLINE in small groups with tutors.  

To register for Mondays from 2:00 - 3:30pm, click here.

To register for Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:30pm, click here.

To register for Wednesdays from 10:00 - 11:30am, click here.

To register for Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30pm, click here.

Have questions?  For virtual community tutoring, email Alison (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

 

Need a tutor at a different time or location?

   

  1. Contact Alison at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 734-337-3375 to schedule an orientation.
  2. Meet with Alison to complete an orientation and to register for a tutor.
  3. Your name will go on a waiting list. 
  4. Respond to your volunteer tutor's phone call to set up tutoring sessions with your group.

 

 

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