International Learning Center offers adult ESL & citizenship classes, math and computer workshops, job readiness; on-site preschool

Kala’s Story

Kala came to Milwaukee from Liberia, a country still recovering from decades of civil war and struggling to provide access to education for its people. She knew she had to become proficient in English in order to find a good job and build a better life here. Kala turned to the International Learning Center for help, enrolling in…

A Hands-on Halloween

[slideshow]Halloween is an occasion for hands-on language and cultural experiences for ILC students. For many this is their first exposure to this American holiday tradition. Teacher Cynthia’s class carved  jack-o-lanterns, practicing English along the way. Some students thought it was wasteful to use food in this way, but others stepped up to the plate to…

Out & About: At the Library

[slideshow] ILC students visited the Central Public Library. Seven got new cards, and three got Talking Book players to take home. Students toured the children’s room and learned they can check out puppets. They found the computer lab, ESL books, and DVD, but no resources in Burmese or Karen languages, so they wrote a note…