Learn English

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For more information

Call or text 503.577.9984, or email mcl.adult.literacy@multcolib.org.

mcl.adult.literacy@multcolib.org.

Programs at the library

Free English classes at the library
The library has free in-person English classes. All levels welcome. No registration required.
 

Online help for learning English

Mango Languages 
English as a second language (ESL) 100-lesson course.

More resources for online English learning
 

Books, CDs and DVDs for learning English

 

English language learning classes are often designated as: 

  • ESL: English as a Second Language
  • ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages 
     

Portland ESL Network 
A list of English as a second language (ESL) classes in the Portland area.

Easter Seals Connecting Communities Program 
Provides ESL classes for all community members. They also offer programs for individuals with disabilities who have a language or literacy barrier.

Tigard Informal Language Learning for Adults (TIELLA)  
Provides in-person and online conversation practice. Small groups English learners at all levels. 

Torus 
Connects learners and tutors. Offers English classes around the county, including at libraries.

Mount Hood Community College ESL
Offers classes to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

Portland Community College ESOL
Offers classes for all levels of English learning, including students with no or very little English. This program welcomes deaf or hard-of-hearing students.

English classes

Mar 9

Goodwill English Class

Mon Mar 9
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Central Library

Free ESL classes. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984. 

Mar 9

Torus English Class

Mon Mar 9
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Rockwood Library

Free ESL classes. All levels welcome. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.

Presented by volunteers from Torus

Mar 9

Torus English Class

Mon Mar 9
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Free ESL classes. All levels welcome. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.

Presented by volunteers from Torus

Mar 9

Goodwill English Class

Mon Mar 9
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Portland Library

Free ESL classes. The level of the series is determined at the first class. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.

Mar 10

Torus English Class

Tue Mar 10
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Holgate Library

Free ESL classes. All levels welcome. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.

Presented by volunteers from Torus

Mar 11

Goodwill English Class

Wed Mar 11
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Free ESL classes. The level of the series is determined at the first class. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.

Mar 11

Goodwill English Class

Wed Mar 11
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Fairview-Columbia Library

Free ESL classes. The level of the series is determined at the first class. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.

Mar 11

Torus English Class

Wed Mar 11
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Midland Library

Free ESL classes. All levels welcome. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.

Presented by volunteers from Torus

Mar 12

Goodwill English Class

Thu Mar 12
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Holgate Library

Free ESL classes. The level of the series is determined at the first class. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.

Mar 13

Goodwill English Class

Fri Mar 13
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Midland Library

Free ESL classes. The level of the series is determined at the first class. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.  

All English classes