According to the United Way, 30 % of Dallas area residents are Hispanic. LIFT's English as a Second Language program serves the low literate sector of this population. In fact, LIFT is the only local organization that specializes in ESL instruction for students who have a low level of reading proficiency in their native language.

 Spring Summer 2010 ESL Site Schedule

Holy Trinity (Dallas)-Registration-May 13th, Start May 17th

Grapevine Outreach Center(Grapevine)- Registration-May 3rd, Start May 10th

For more information on  FREE ESL classes contact the LIFT offices at 214.824.2000.

During July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 LIFT served 8,325 adult learners.  51% (4,296) of these adult learners were enrolled in ESL classes. 

87% of the adult learners who completed their course improved at least one competency level.
99% of the adult learners who completed their course improved on at least half of their goals.
63% of the adult learners completed their course.