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!
How to Register
Please contact us if you are interested in registering as a student. We will register you online.
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!
How to Register
Please contact us if you are interested in registering as a student. We will register you online.
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 literacycouncil@cdcac.org. 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.
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 literacycouncil@cdcac.org. 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.