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 30

Goodwill English Class

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

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

Mar 30

Torus English Class

Mon Mar 30
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 30

Torus English Class

Mon Mar 30
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 30

Goodwill English Class

Mon Mar 30
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 31

Goodwill English Class

Tue Mar 31
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Albina 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 31

Torus English Class

Tue Mar 31
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

Apr 1

CANCELED - Goodwill English Class

This event has been canceled
Wed Apr 1
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Gregory Heights Library

This event has been canceled. For future events, please view the Multnomah County Library events page.

Apr 1

Goodwill English Class

Wed Apr 1
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.

Apr 1

Torus English Class

Wed Apr 1
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

Apr 2

Goodwill English Class

Thu Apr 2
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.

All English classes