Our free English classes teach adult refugees, immigrants, citizens and asylees all levels of English from literacy to pre-college readiness. Students of all statuses are welcome.
While the Institute building is closed due to COVID-19, English classes will happen on phones, computers, and through the mail. See our schedule below. To join online classes, you will need a computer with internet or a smartphone with the Zoom app.
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English Class Enrollment Schedule
Note: Any applications submitted after Sept. 15 will be processed with our Winter 2020 session.
Winter 2020-2021
Class begins Monday, December 7
Register by Friday, November 27; students will be contacted November 30 – December 4
Spring 2021
Class begins Monday, March 1
Register by Friday, February 19; students will be contacted February 22-26
Summer 2021
Class begins Tuesday, June 1
Register by Friday, May 21; students will be contacted May 24-28
Fall 2021
Class begins Monday, August 30
Register by Friday, August, 21; students will be contacted August 23-27
English Class Schedule
GRAMMAR CLASSES
Grammar A
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.
Teacher: Stacy
Grammar B
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 11:30 a.m – 1 p.m.
Teacher: Stacy
Grammar C
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m – 12 p.m.
Teacher: Emily L.
Grammar D
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m – 12 p.m.
Teacher: Emily R.
SKILLS CLASSES
Pronunciation (Day)
Practice speaking clearly. Good for all English levels.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 – 1 p.m.
Teacher: Emily L.
Writing for Work and College
Learn the writing skills you need to reach your goals. Good for all English levels.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m.
Teacher:Emily L. and Emily R.
Literature
Read to improve your English. Good for students in Grammar C and D.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 – 10 a.m.
Teacher: Emily R.
Listening and Speaking: Role Plays
Learn to talk with confidence in the U.S. Good for all English levels.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 – 10 a.m.
Teacher: Eva
Conversation
Practice your speaking skills with native speakers of English. Good for all English levels.
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1-2 p.m.
Teacher: Anna
Geography
Learn about the Earth and its people. Good for students in Grammar C and D.
When: Fridays, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Teacher: Emily R.
Movies and Discussion
Watch and discuss the movies that influence American culture. Good for all English levels.
When: Fridays, 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Teacher: Emily L.
Math
When: Mondays and Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m.
Teacher: Emily R.
Community Orientation Workshops
Community Orientation Workshops teach about life in the United States. Good for all English levels.
When: Fridays, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Teacher: Cora
Homework Help
Want to join class? Need to talk? Have a grammar question? Our teachers are here to help Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1:30 – 2 p.m.
Pronunciation (Evening)
Practice speaking clearly. Good for all English levels.
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Teacher: Hannah
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