Can I be a student at LLC?
Any adult who lives in Lincoln or Lancaster County can be a student at Lincoln Literacy Council. We also can help 16 and 17 year old people who are not in school.

Do I have to be a U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident?
No. We are a private organization. We believe that it is in our community's best interest that everyone living here be able to communicate in English.

How do I sign up?
Call us at 476-7323 for an appointment. You will take a short English test. The test helps us know how much English you already know. It also will help your tutor pick the best lessons for you.

What is the cost?
We charge $20 when you sign up and take the short English test. That is the only fee we charge. We may be able to lower the fee or give you a scholarship. Tell us if you cannot pay the fee or if you came to the U.S. as a refugee. If you need a book for your class, we sell books for a discount. Most of our books are not expensive. We also have some scholarships to help pay for books. Tell us if you need help.

When will I start classes?
You can pick from group or one-to-one classes.

One-to-one: If you want to have your own tutor, there is usually a wait list. We will match you with a tutor as soon as we can.

Groups: We also have group classes that you can start immediately, if there is space.

We can tell you more about your choices when you come to our office to sign up.

How often will I meet with my tutor or group?
If you are in a one-to-one match with a tutor, you will usually meet once a week for an hour. Most groups meet for 90 minutes, once a week.

(See Programs page on this site.)

What will I get out of it?
Your English will get better if you meet with your tutor or group and study. You and your tutor will work together so that you can learn the English you need to do what is important to you. Some of our students get jobs or get better jobs, get driver’s licenses, pass the citizenship exam, learn to talk to doctors and nurses, learn to read notes from their kids’ schools, and make American friends. Some students go on to community college or four-year colleges.