This 7-week course will prepare students to take the U.S. Citizenship Test. We will learn about the branches of government, what government officials do, important events in the history of the U.S., the rights and responsibilities of citizens, the American flag, and naturalization interviews.

• There are no classes offered at this time.   

This class offers an opportunity to practice conversational English. We will emphasize speaking, listening, pronunciation, and some vocabulary. Content will focus on students' personal and professional interests as well current events.

• This is an ongoing class - students can enroll at any time; Thursdays 7:00-8:30 PM 

This class offers adult learners at the intermediate and advanced levels an opportunity to practice and improve their conversational English. We will emphasize speaking, listening, pronunciation, and some vocabulary.  There is optional work for those who want to practice their writing and grammar skills through our Google Classroom.

• This is an ongoing class - students can enroll at any time; Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00-12:30.

An introduction to literacy and the English language for students with very little or no knowledge of English and perhaps limited reading skills. The alphabet, numbers, and features of time, place, and person will be covered.

• This 7-week course meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:00-12:00 beginning May 4, 2026.

This is a beginner-level class designed for students building essential English skills for everyday life. Students practice speaking in complete sentences, reading simple texts, and writing short descriptions. The course focuses on real-life topics such as personal information, home life, work, and health, helping students communicate more confidently and prepare for the next level of English. Students who complete this class will then be ready for ESL 2. 

• Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 PM beginning May 4, 2026.

This course acts as a vital link for students transitioning out of basic literacy toward functional communication. The curriculum focuses on moving away from "fragmented English" by introducing the Past Simple to describe previous life events and basic comparatives to describe people and places. Students will begin building real-world independence by practicing common interactions, such as handling shopping transactions and using digital maps for transportation. By the end of this bridge course, students will gain the confidence to write short, organized paragraphs of 3-4 (or more) sentences and participate in basic daily conversations. 

• This 10-week course meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 PM beginning April 7, 2026. 

This Low Beginner English class is for non-native speakers who are literate in their own languages, and who are familiar with the sounds and letters of English, with some rudimentary conversation. 

• This is an ongoing class - students can be enrolled at any time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15-7:15 PM.

A continuation of the study of the English language for students with basic knowledge. The focus is the grammar of the simple sentence. We will also continue to build vocabulary of the features of time, place, and person.

• This 7-week course meets Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00-10:30 am beginning May 5, 2026.

This class focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and functional language relevant to everyday situations and thematic units. It also includes targeted practice with potential citizenship exam questions and dictation exercises based on real-life topics to enhance listening comprehension and writing accuracy. 

• This is an ongoing class - students can enroll at any time. 

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30-8:30 PM

  • Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 PM

Reading and writing are great ways to improve skills for English Language Learners. As a class, we’ll read a short story together, focusing on vocabulary and pronunciation. At the end of class, the teacher will assign questions to think and write about. At the next class, the teacher will engage students in a discussion about what was previously read. 

• This 7-week class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00 pm beginning May 4, 2026

The class is online with Burlington English High Beginner material, supplemented by dictations, online games, and other activities the teacher may decide.  The teacher does need an accurate USPS mailing address for each enrolled student as she sends material periodically for them to write on.  

• This is an ongoing class - students can enroll at any time: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 PM

This course follows Burlington English and uses a text called The Grammar Review Book. The classes are supplemented with dictations, history & civics, grammar and conversational games, and other readings in various formats. 

• There are no classes scheduled at this time. 

Classes will focus on listening, conversation, discussion, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Classes are designed to address student needs and areas for growth. 

• This is an ongoing class - students can enroll at any time: 

  • Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 PM

  • Fridays 9:00-11:00 AM

This class is for English language learners (ELLs) at the Advanced level and above who want to improve their ability to communicate clearly and well here in Vermont--whether that means at work, at school, or simply as members of the community advocating for themselves and their families. The focus of this course is on reading, but the class is helpful for students in their writing and speaking as well. There are three sessions of English for Empowerment each year, and each has a different theme: in the fall, the focus is on Critical Reading Skills, in winter/spring, it is Critical Writing Skills, and in summer, it is Advanced Grammar. 

• There are no coruses available at this time.