ESOL

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Village ESOL offers language classes to engage and connect the multicultural groups in our community. As one of the most diverse areas in the state, Washington County is home to immigrants, refugees, temporary professionals, migrant workers, spouses of visiting scholars and many more. All are welcome at Village ESOL to practice English and share their cultures. Our vision is dedicated to active outreach through educational activities focused on language development and cultural understanding. These activities help learners and volunteers realize their God-given potential as uniquely gifted individuals.
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Group Classes

Spring Term: April 4, 2023 – June 1,2023
We offer ESOL classes in five levels of English – basic through high intermediate. The classes meet in person at Village Church. We offer all five levels of English with childcare available Tuesday/Thursday afternoons 12:30-2pm. Tuesday/Thursday evenings, 6-7:30pm, offer only levels A and B, no childcare. We require all new students to take a placement test before registering.

Fees:
• Registration – $25 each term
• Textbook – $30
• Childcare (ages 0-3) – $25 per child each term

individual tutoring

The student and the tutor determine the schedule for the tutoring sessions and whether the sessions will be online or in-person. Please note, there is often a waiting list of students.

Fees:
• Registration – free (September-May)

conversation practice

This is conversation class for intermediate-level students and above, offering a chance to practice conversational English in a creative environment.

Fees:
• Registration – free (2 month period)

Volunteer

Village ESOL provides volunteers with opportunities to “Live the Gospel” as we serve neighbors who want to focus on improving their English language skills. Please consider joining our team! There are a variety of ways you can participate, including opportunities if you don’t want to be a teacher:
  • Hospitality: Serve by making our students (all of them are adults) feel welcome and comfortable.
  • Childcare Helper: Assists our regular nursery staff in caring for young children, thus allowing parents to attend ESOL classes.
  • Classroom Assistant: Assists the classroom lead teacher to organize the classroom, assist with handouts, and offer one-on-one help to students who might need extra attention.
  • Lead Teacher: Organizes teaching material, plans lessons, and leads group activities. Our curriculum is professionally developed and is accompanied by a large array of teacher helps both printed and online. No teaching experience is required – we will train you.
  • Tutor: Helps non-native English-speakers improve their English language skills primarily through conversation practice. No teaching experience is required.
Village ESOL provides volunteers with opportunities to “Live the Gospel” as we serve neighbors who want to focus on improving their English language skills. Please consider joining our team! There are a variety of ways you can participate, including opportunities if you don’t want to be a teacher:

Contact

330 SW Murray Blvd 
Beaverton, OR 97005
Phone: 503-643-6511

Front Office

Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm
Fri-Sun closed
(until Labor Day)

Worship Center

Mon-Tues 8am-4pm
Wed 8am-7:30pm
Thurs-Fri 8am-4pm
Sat closed
Sun 8am-1:30pm

Village Café

Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
Sat-Sun closed