
Transforming lives through English literacy
English Tutoring
We teach adults to speak, read, and write English. If you want to improve your English skills, we can help you.
Become a Volunteer Tutor
Our volunteer tutors are well-trained, and tutoring sessions happen at public places at times that are convenient to both tutors and students.
The Literacy Council of the Black Hills is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization that teaches adults to speak, read, and write English. If you are already an English speaker, we can help you improve your skills.
We do not charge for our services.
In 2024 we served 125 students from more than 20 countries!

Why our services are important
14,900 South Dakota adults speak English “less than very well.”
(U.S. Census Bureau)
Local students tell us they want to improve their ability to read to their children and to read healthcare information.
54% of Adults in the United States have a literacy below 6th grade level.
45 million adults read below a fifth-grade level, impacting their economic opportunities and workplace productivity.
(National Literacy Institute)
Learning English reduces social isolation and improves interpersonal connection.
A mother’s reading skill is the greatest determinant of her children’s future academic success.
(National Institutes of Health)
“Thanks to the Literacy Council of the Black Hills and two years of dedicating my life to learning English, I am finishing my second year studying business management. I also work part-time for Black Hills State University. None of this would be possible without the Literacy Council.”
- Literacy Council Student