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.
MFIP or school verification question? Contact the Languages Program Manager, Stacy.
Register for English Class
Interested in our classes? Intake is every Monday and Friday over Zoom. We do not do phone or form intake; students must attend a Zoom meeting to register.
Visit link below and enter the Zoom code at the correct time to meet with a teacher and register for class.
Mondays
Teacher: Stacy or Emily
3 – 4 p.m.
https://zoom.us/join
Zoom Code: 834 8605 3303
Fridays – No Appointments Friday, June 18
By appointment only
Contact Stacy, Languages Program Manager, to schedule
English Class Schedule
GRAMMAR CLASSES
Grammar A
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Teacher: Stacy
Grammar B
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 11:30 a.m – 1:30 p.m.
Teacher: Stacy
Grammar C
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 10 a.m – 12 p.m.
Teacher: Mary Ellen
Grammar D
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m – 12 p.m.
Teacher: Emily
SKILLS CLASSES
Computer Skills: Northstar
Practice using your computer for email, documents, Google, and more. Good for all English levels.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 13 – 4:30 p.m.
Teacher: Dani
Citizenship
Learn about US History, Government, and practice the Citizenship interview. Good for all English levels.
When: Saturdays, 9 – 12 p.m.
Teacher: Dani
Pronunciation (Day)
Practice speaking clearly. Good for all English levels.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 – 1 p.m.
Teacher: Mary Ellen
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
Literature
Read to improve your English. Good for students in Grammar C and D.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 – 10 a.m.
Teacher: Emily
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: Quyen
Conversation
Practice your speaking skills with native speakers of English. Good for all English levels.
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 1-2 p.m.
Geography
Learn about the planets, continents, oceans, and countries of our universe. Good for students in Grammar C and D.
When: Fridays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Teacher: Emily
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: Quyen
Pronunciation (Evening)
Practice speaking clearly. Good for all English levels.
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 6:30-8 p.m.
Teacher: Casey
