EAC offers a free beginning English class

Photo Courtersy EAC: Eastern Arizona College is offering a free English as a Second Language course designed to help students and their families build essential communication skills and work toward their educational goals.

By Lori Dugan/EAC

THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College is offering a free English as a Second Language course designed to help students and their families build essential communication skills and work toward their educational goals.

Beginning English Skills II (ESL 028), section S1430, is open to students seeking to improve their English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The class will meet Mondays through Thursdays from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in room AP277 on EAC’s Thatcher campus. The course runs from Jan. 12 through May 8, 2026.

Tuition for the class is free, and no textbook is required, removing common financial barriers for students seeking to improve their English.

“At Eastern Arizona College, our English as a Second Language class helps students and their families achieve their educational goals,” said instructor Tonka Agüero-Curtis. “Whether someone dreams of pursuing a career or simply wants to improve everyday English communication, this class is a wonderful opportunity.”

Enrollment is open now. For more information, contact Agüero-Curtis at (928) 428-8901 or tonka.curtis@eac.edu.

About Eastern Arizona College

Founded in 1888, Eastern Arizona College is Arizona’s oldest community college. Located in Thatcher, the college serves thousands of students annually through academic, career, and technical education programs. EAC offers affordable tuition, small class sizes, and a supportive learning environment to help students achieve their educational and career goals.