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Classes

English as a Second Language Classes

Classes of 1-6 students meet twice a week for a total of three hours. Students and tutors are matched depending on their schedules and the student's level of English skills. The goal of the class is to help students achieve their immediate language needs in everyday life, and also work towards long-term life goals that require English. Both students and tutors commit to having class for a minimum of 40 hours (30 class sessions).

Currently, classes are online. We will be able to offer classes in person once we have volunteers who can tutor in person.


Class Times

Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, at the following times:

9 AM-10:30 AM
11 AM-12:30 PM
1:00 PM-2:30 PM
3:00 PM-4:30 PM
5:30 PM-7:00 PM
6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Classes online can be flexible with their schedule, as long as they are 1.5 hours, two times per week.

Class Dates

Classes are a minimum of 4 months long. Classes will be formed as they become possible.

Students and tutors can continue longer than the class session if they wish. Some students and tutors stay together for years!

Class Costs

Classes are free. In some classes, students will need to purchase a workbook for $17.

How to Register as a Student

1. Fill out our online registration form:
  • English version
  • Spanish version
  • Or, visit our office at 620 Lewis St in Wenatchee between 8 AM and 5 PM M-F to pick up a paper application.  

​2. After you register, we will contact you to take an English test. This is so we can measure your level of English and place you in the right class.

Please contact us if you have questions. 

Basic Literacy Classes

These classes are for adults who already speak English but need to improve the basics of reading and writing. Generally, they are for adults who didn't learn how to read and write well in any language. They are 1.5 hours long, two times per week. Please call (509) 662-6156 x266 or contact us by email if you are interested.

Free Resources to Study on Your Own

Duolingo.com  Download the app or use their website. Beginner to intermediate, or great for review!

Clozemaster.com A fill-in-the-blank language game that teaches through repetition. Good for intermediate and up.

Lyriko An app to learn languages through songs. Good for high beginning and up.

USAlearns.org  Free beginner to intermediate course. 

Rosetta Stone If you have a library card, you can access this for free. Follow instructions on the North Central Regional Library's website, and always log in from the library website! Available as an app or online. If you have trouble setting it up, call the Literacy Council at (509) 662-6156 x266 or email [email protected]. Beginner to intermediate.

If you don't have a library card, you can sign up for one online! Visit the library website here.

Share America Listen to short dialogues about American culture and learn vocabulary used commonly in speaking.

Write & Improve Practice writing short paragraphs in English and get recommendations on how to improve. Intermediate to advanced.

American English Speech Class This pronunciation class is free through the Carnegie Mellon University Open Learning Initiative. Register as an "independent student." You don't have to set up an account to take the class. Advanced.

NEW Location:
620 Lewis St, Wenatchee, WA 98801
(Inside Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council)

The mission of the Literacy Council of Chelan and Douglas Counties is to actively promote literacy awareness in our community and provide direct tutoring instruction in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and life skills to motivated adult learners in Chelan and Douglas Counties.

Contact Us

8 AM-5 PM Monday-Friday

phone: (509) 662-6156
​text: (509)  293-6632
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