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.
New students: email Kristine (kristiner@upc.org) before you register!
| Time | Classes | Why should I take this class? |
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9:30 – 11 on Tuesdays &
9:30-10:30 Thursdays |
Beginning English |
A class for beginners. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English.
Teachers: Pat (Tuesdays); Kristine (Thursdays). Price: $70 |
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11-12:30
Wednesdays |
Intermediate Speaking |
Improve your English speaking and listening skills in this class. You’ll tell your classmates about events in your life and listen when they give their speeches. You’ll gain confidence; you’ll improve your pronunciation; and you’ll have fun. Let’s talk! Teacher: Loren. Price: $60. |
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1:00-2:30 Thursdays |
All About the USA (Intermediate): |
Read and talk about US culture! Learn about American holidays, food, places, famous people, and more. You can also bring your questions about the USA to class! Teacher: Jenny. Price: $60. |
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10:00-11:15
Thursdays (6 Thursdays only: no class April 3 & 17)
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Learning with Moms (Intermediate – Advanced) |
An opportunity for moms to meet for a conversational English class with fellow mom, Lauren. This class will be held in a child-friendly room so that children (including babies and toddlers) can come with their moms. In this class you will read a parenting book, discuss parenting practices, and learn English idioms and parenting vocabulary. Come to this class to practice your English and grow as a mom. Teacher: Lauren. Price: $45. |
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11:00-12:15 Tuesdays |
Book Discussion: The Giver by Lois Lowry (Upper-Intermediate/Advanced) |
Join us for a discussion of the Newberry Award winning book The Giver by Lois Lowry. In this book, a young boy lives in a seemingly ideal society. At age 12, he’s given his life’s work assignment. He gradually becomes aware of the rules and dark secrets that make the community possible. In class, we’ll focus on vocabulary, pronunciation, and lots of discussion about the book and how it compares to your lives and your countries. Each week, you’ll read three chapters (approximately 30 pages) at home. Teacher: Sharon. Price: $60. |
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1:00-2:30 Tuesdays |
Culture, News, and Discussion (Advanced) |
Join other advanced learners for lots of English conversation, some listening comprehension exercises, and in-depth discussions about worldwide news and American culture. Teacher: Bruce. 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. |
Classes are 8 weeks long.
• 2024 Fall Quarter: September 30 – November 22
• 2025 Winter Quarter: January 13 – March 14
• 2025 Spring Quarter: March 31 – May 23
Most classes cost $60 for eight weeks and one-on-one tutoring costs $200 for eight 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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