What is Adult Education?
Adult Education programs help adults learn basic skills needed to be more productive workers and better informed community members. These programs provide learning opportunities in a variety of settings such as classroom (traditional and online) and one-on-one tutoring. Depending on each learner’s needs, instruction can include reading, writing, math, life and English language competency skills. To find an adult education provider in your community, visit The Adult Learner Gateway 
What is ESL?
ESL stands for English as a Second Language. ESL classes are for students who want to improve their English language skills. Classes include basic English competencies such as listening, speaking, reading and writing. Offerings may also include family literacy, citizenship and civics education.
- The Illinois Community College Board provides a state-wide list of adult education providers for GED and ESL. Visit the Adult Education Locator to locate a provider in your local area.
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What is the GED?
GED stands for General Educational Development and is a nationally recognized high school equivalency program. Adult Education providers offer GED preparation classes for students who want to take the GED test. People take the GED test for a variety reasons. After passing the GED test, some will enroll in college or enter a training or technical program. Others will achieve work-related or personal goals. For information on classes in your area and on GED testing eligibility, the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) provides a state-wide list of adult education providers for Literacy, Family Literacy, GED and ESL. Visit http://www.ilcco.net/AdultEd/index1.cfm .
GED-i Online preparation
Many adult education programs now offer GED preparation online. Review the orientation and sample lessons by visiting the GED-i Web site at http://www.ged-i.org/index.jsp to discover if online learning is for you. Learners interested in GED-i must contact a local program to enroll.
What is the TABE?
The TABE test is used to determine your strengths that will help you complete the program that was set up by a Workforce Professional. The information collected will be used to set up a program of study that will help you progress at the fastest rate possible. The TABE has three major areas: Reading, Language and Mathemetics (applied and computational). These tests use multiple-choice questions. There are no short answer or writing questions. Remember, you cannot fail the TABE.
Sample questions that will help you take the test.