English Languages Programs and Resources in the ACT
There are many opportunities for adults for whom English is an additional language to learn and develop their English language skills in the ACT region. Here are some.

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
The  (AMEP) is funded by the Australian government and provides up to 510 hours of English language tuition to eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants to help them learn foundation English language and settlement skills to enable them to confidently participate in Australian society. From February 2015, the program will be delivered in the ACT by Navitas English and KU Children’s Services. For further information, contact Navitas English on 1300 798 111 or AMEPACT@navitas-english.com.au

Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) 
Also funded by the Australian government, this program provides language, literacy and numeracy training for eligible clients referred by the Department of Human Services (also known as Centrelink) and employment service providers. In the ACT region, the SEE program is delivered by MAX Solutions. To find your nearest training centre see http://www.maxsolutions.com.au/training/training-locations/australian-capital-territory.aspx

Full fee courses Other classes and/or conversation groups 
Most of the below are free or at minimal cost, and the majority are open to all. Contact them directly for more details. 
  • ACT libraries  - English conversation groups/classes at several locations, IELTS training at Civic Library
  • Belconnen Community Service Ph: 6264 0200 - English conversation 
  • Belconnen Churches Centre Ph: 6254 6565 - English classes (child minding possible for morning class)
  • Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services in Civic  Ph: 6248 8577 - English classes all levels, social activities 
  • Mosaic Baptist Church in Page Ph 6254 6565  - English classes (child minding possible for morning class)
  • North Canberra Baptist Church in Turner - English conversation, particularly aimed at university students 
  • Queanbeyan Multilingual Centre E: info@qmlc.org.au Ph: 6297 6110/ 0434 476 075 English conversation and classes all levels.  
  • Queanbeyan Presbyterian Church, ESL program, Wednesdays mornings. All welcome. Peter Gobbo 6292 6772 or 0423 548 821
  • Southern Cross Club in Woden Ph: 6288 1268 - conversation group
  • Southside Community Service Ph: 6126 4700 - English classes
  • Southern Cross Club in Tuggeranong 6248 8577 - Conversation group  
  • St Alban’s Church in Lyons Ph: 6234 6826 E: emma.dryden@wcs.org.au - English conversation
  • Tuggeranong Community Centre Ph: 6248 8577 - English class
Free resources for English language learning and teaching             - Borrow learning materials (books, CDs and DVDs) - to help find appropriate resources speak to a librarian                at your local library and/or browse online HERE
           - Access online English Language modules through Mango Languages for native speakers of Brazilian,                        Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian Japanese, Korean, Polish, Spanish, Russian and Turkish.