Essential Skills

Engage & Motivate ELLs with Research-Based Learning That Works

Feel confident that your students are getting the individualized English learning they need

  • Customized Learning Paths: Built-in pretests deliver targeted English instruction
  • Multilingual Support: Provides auditory support in 10 different languages, including Spanish
  • Research-Backed Effectiveness: Over 20 years of proven results
  • Personalized Pacing: Enables students to learn independently at their own level and pace
  • Seamless Progress Tracking: Monitors student achievements both in school and at home
  • Optimized Instructional Efficiency: Accelerates English language acquisition and maximizes instructional time

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5 Star Review

“Using Essential Skills software makes me feel better about the job I am doing as a teacher. The programs allow for independent learning and they teach the specific skills my students need.”

Kelly Torgerson, Teacher, North Shore Elementary

Essential Skills

Engage & Motivate ELLs with Research-Based Learning That Works


Full Access

14-Day Free Trial

Instant Access

No Obligation

No Credit Card Required

*If you don’t see our email, check your Promotions or Spam folder—it might be hiding there!

We respect your privacy & will not share your information under any circumstances

This is a 100% free offer from Essential Skills

“Using Essential Skills software makes me feel better about the job I am doing as a teacher. The programs allow for independent learning and they teach the specific skills my students need.”

Kelly Torgerson, Teacher, North Shore Elementary

"After using programs from Essential Skills our ELL students are now performing above average in English speaking classes!"


Hundreds of reviews from real classroom teachers...

“I really love Essential Skills! I’m so grateful and happy to have found these programs. My students are always excited to use them, and I know they’re getting the skills they need. It also really helps with my lesson planning, and that makes my life a little easier. I only wish I’d known about them sooner.”

Cinthia Rodriguez, ELL Teacher, P.S. 38 Roberto Clemente

5 Stars

"Your programs are awesome! We are using them with our ESL students. They love the programs and we are seeing significant gains in their reading skills."

Karen Brown, ESL & Reading Teacher, Highland Park Elementary

Success is the greatest motivator

"After using programs from Essential Skills our ELL students are now performing above average in English speaking classes!"

Angie Bennett, ELL Teacher, Richard Gird Elementary

5 Stars

"We use Essential Skills daily. These programs take non-readers to a point where we see observable improvement in many children over the course of the year. They work great for my English language learners. I highly recommend these programs!"

Ann Asmar, ESL Parapro, Martell Elementary

5 Stars

"The Essential Skills programs have been very effective with my ESL students. They are easy to use and provide lots of visuals with simplified vocabulary. My students love the programs and look forward to using them to develop their skills. I am very happy with the programs and recommend them to other teachers."

Stephanie Hyska, ESL Teacher, Boulan Park Middle School

5 Stars

"I have loved using Essential Skills over the last few years and can see the positive impact that it makes on our diverse students' needs."

Nicole Parker, Elementary ENL Coordinator, Penn Harris Madison School Corp


"After using programs from Essential Skills our ELL students are now performing above average in English speaking classes!"


Hundreds of reviews from real classroom teachers...

“I really love Essential Skills! I’m so grateful and happy to have found these programs. My students are always excited to use them, and I know they’re getting the skills they need. It also really helps with my lesson planning, and that makes my life a little easier. I only wish I’d known about them sooner.”

Cinthia Rodriguez, ELL Teacher, P.S. 38 Roberto Clemente

5 Stars

"Your programs are awesome! We are using them with our ESL students. They love the programs and we are seeing significant gains in their reading skills."

Karen Brown, ESL & Reading Teacher, Highland Park Elementary

Success is the greatest motivator

"After using programs from Essential Skills our ELL students are now performing above average in English speaking classes!"

Angie Bennett, ELL Teacher, Richard Gird Elementary

5 Stars

"We use Essential Skills daily. These programs take non-readers to a point where we see observable improvement in many children over the course of the year. They work great for my English language learners. I highly recommend these programs!"

Ann Asmar, ESL Parapro, Martell Elementary

5 Stars

"The Essential Skills programs have been very effective with my ESL students. They are easy to use and provide lots of visuals with simplified vocabulary. My students love the programs and look forward to using them to develop their skills. I am very happy with the programs and recommend them to other teachers."

Stephanie Hyska, ESL Teacher, Boulan Park Middle School

5 Stars

"I have loved using Essential Skills over the last few years and can see the positive impact that it makes on our diverse students' needs."

Nicole Parker, Elementary ENL Coordinator, Penn Harris Madison School Corp


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Essential Skills

© 2025 Essential Skills Software Inc.

150-5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015-2601

Phone: 1-800-753-3727 Email: [email protected]

All Rights Reserved.

Get FREE access to 1000's of online English learning activities!


Essential Skills

© 2025 Essential Skills Software Inc.

150-5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015-2601

Phone: 1-800-753-3727 Email: [email protected]

All Rights Reserved.