Area residents wanting to improve their English language skills have one more opportunity this school year to enroll in free classes in Washington. The Kirkwood Washington Regional Center holds the free classes for those who want to improve their reading, writing and speaking skills. Tonight a placement test and registration is being held.

Tera Pickens, Director of the Kirkwood Washington Regional Center, explains the test helps determine if a student should be in the advanced or beginning level class. She adds some students go on to seek advancements in their employment or are able to more easily help their children with homework.

The classes will meet two nights each week. Tonight’s placement test is at 6 p.m. at the Kirkwood Washington Regional Center. The classes begin next week and end May 25th. For more information contact the Kirkwood Washington Regional Center.