English as a Second Language (ESL)
Our ESL program serves students whose primary language is not English and who wish to improve their English language skills. These new skills will help you to better function in your community and prepare you for academic coursework.
The ESL program at GBC will help you:
- Develop communication skills
- Reach academic goals, such as High School Equivalency prep and College classes.
- Enhance job skills so that you can obtain a job or receive a promotion.
- Build self-confidence, so that you can participate in your community while reaching your personal goals.
We offer three levels of listening, speaking, reading and writing classes. They are:
- Beginning
- Intermediate
- Advanced
We also offer classes in reading, phonics and transition to HSE or College. While in class, you will learn about American culture and traditions, survival skills – such as filling out job applications, making appointments and calling for emergency assistance.
The GBC ABE/ESL program offers ESL classes in the following communities of the GBC service area:
Battle Mountain Adult Learning Center
835 North 2nd Street
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
Phone: 775.635.2318
Elko Adult Learning Center
1020 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: 775.327.2216
The Adult Learning Center building in Elko also houses the Adult High School Diploma Program, which the college supports in cooperation with the Elko County School District.
Ely Adult Learning Center
2115 Bobcat Drive
Ely, NV 89301
Phone: 775.327.5350
Lovelock Adult Learning Center
765 Western Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419
Pahrump Valley Adult Learning Center
551 E. Calvada Blvd.
Pahrump, NV 89048
Phone: 775.327.5210
Tuscarora Adult Learning Center
Phone: 775.327.2356
Wells Adult Learning Center
1378 Lake Avenue (GBC Center Modular)
Wells, NV 89835
Phone: 775.327.2356
West Wendover Adult Learning Center
2332 Florence Avenue, Room 170
West Wendover, NV 89883
Phone: 775.327.2356
The Wendover ESL Program is a 21st Century grant collaboration between Great Basin College and the Elko County School District.
Winnemucca Adult Learning Center
5490 Kluncy Canyon Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone: 775.327.8292
For more information, contact your local center.
