The Language Institute at University Presbyterian Church offers classes to improve your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
We also have opportunities for you to practice your conversational English.
Email Kristine for more info.
| Time | Classes | Why should I take this class? |
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9:30 - 11 on Tuesday &
9:30-10:30 Thursday |
Beginning English |
A class for beginners. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English.
Teachers: Pat (Tuesdays); Kristine (Thursdays). Price: $60 |
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11-12:30
Tuesday |
Reading, Speaking, and Writing: Boys in the Boat (Upper-Int/Advanced) |
Learn a true story about UW! Understand Seattle history! Each week we will read two chapters of the book The Boys in the Boat together, discuss the story, learn new vocabulary and American slang, and get a chance to write and share. Join this class for reading, vocabulary, and lively discussions! During the winter quarter, we covered the first half of the book, and in the spring quarter, we’ll finish the last half together. Teacher: Ken. Price: $60 |
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1-2:30 Tuesday |
Culture, Idioms, Discussion (Advanced) |
Join other advanced learners for lots of English conversation, some listening comprehension exercises, and in-depth discussions about American culture.
Teacher: Bruce. Price: $60 |
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1-2:30
Tuesday |
Intermediate Speaking, Listening, and Pronunciation |
Learn intermediate listening, pronunciation, and communication skills in a fun, supportive group setting. Build confidence as you listen to a brief video and then practice sharing your opinions and experiences in discussions with your classmates.
Teachers: Carol and Sharon. Price: $60 |
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10:00 -
11:30
Wednesday |
Speaking Made Simple (Intermediate) |
Do you want to speak English with more confidence? In this speaking class, you’ll practice casual conversations, academic discussions, and oral presentations in a comfortable, fun setting. Let’s talk!
Teachers: Jane and Richard. Price: $60 |
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11 - 12:30
Thursdays |
Grammar and Beyond (Upper-Intermediate/Advanced) |
Review and learn grammar in a new and fun way! Join this class if you want to feel more confident in your speaking and writing. Improve your skills with short in-class writing and speaking prompts. Textbook provided. Teachers: Gretchen and Bethany. Price: $60. |
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1-2:30 Thursday |
Listen Carefully! TED Talks 1 (Intermediate) |
Do you want to listen and understand English without subtitles? This class will help you with listening skills such as predicting and guessing vocabulary words. TED Talks will be used in very short listening sections. You will learn listening, speaking, and discussion skills. Textbook provided.
Teacher: Jenny. Price: $60 |
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Flexible
Times/Days |
Private Tutoring |
Are you working on a specific project or need work on a specific skill? Do you want to read articles or a book with a tutor? Bring it to a 1:1 session. Price:
$200 for 8 sessions. |
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10:00-11:00 Tuesdays, on Zoom |
News Hour (Upper Intermediate/Advanced) |
Learn English by reading articles about local, national, and international news! Participants will also listen to relevant audio reports to improve their listening comprehension.
Teacher: Margaret . Price: $60 |
Classes are 8 weeks long.
2024 Winter Quarter: January 8 – March 8
2024 Spring Quarter: March 25 – May 25
2024 Fall Quarter: September 25 – November 17
8-week classes are offered for a one-time $60 fee. Private tutoring costs a one-time fee of $200 for 8 weekly sessions.
Discounts and scholarships are available for refugees and low-income immigrants.
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“If it weren’t for Language Institute’s guidance and practice with me, I never would have received the fellowship I applied for. The time my tutor spent with me indeed helped me a lot. Thank you so much for your dedication.” —University of Washington post-doctoral student
“This is my first time attending this kind of class. It is so different. I am grateful for patient teachers.”
“I don’t want another certificate. I want to experience the culture. I can do that here.”
“I can listen to different opinions in the class and learn from others.”
“The NEWS class forces me to open my horizons.”
“This class helps me think about parenting deeply. I can bring more tools and more strategy to my parenting like how to guide when your child hits somebody. This class is really efficient and important for parents. “
“I was lonely, shy, and afraid to speak English. For the first three months, I spent a lot of time at home alone. Then I joined Language Institute. Now I’ve made a lot of friends and feel much more confident speaking English!”
“At first, I didn’t imagine that I could read an English book until the end but following Valerie’s way is very helpful to me, and I made it. I’m proud of myself, and I would recommend this class.”
“Great teachers, friendly classmates, low student-to-teacher ratio, inexpensive tuition for high-quality classes. I LOVE my classes, and they keep me motivated.”
“Language Institute has been not only a forum where our family learns English but also a support group and a great social network that helps ease life’s hardships.”
“I love all my teachers. They all are supportive, nice, inspiring, patient, enthusiastic, and teach with real passion. I appreciate being part of this lovely community.”
“The parenting class helps me a lot to improve my parenting skills and increase my confidence by sharing my trouble with other moms. I really appreciate your help. I really recommend others to join Language institute.”
“The encouragement and support I get from my class is a priceless present.”
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