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 English for the Community Certificate 

English for the World Certificate
Get To Know Your Neighbors, One Word At A Time!
  • A minimum of 50 Guided Classroom Experiences 
  • Flexible Times and Locations
  • Connect With a Community of Instructors
  • Network with Recognized Local Nonprofits
  • Access to Free ESOL Workshops
  • No Prior Experience Necessary
  • Flexible, Reality-Based Curriculum 
  • All the Messiness of Real-World English Classes with Ongoing Support!
  • Learn to Design Dynamic Activities
  • One-Page Lesson Plans That Work
  • Multilevel, Family-Based Inclusive Approach
  • Effective and Engaging Results
  • Tiered Payment Plan for Tight Budgets - From Casual Instructor to Serious Practitioner
We Are America's Welcome Wagon!

Most Language Teacher Training Programs provide you with very little guided classroom practice.  You can volunteer as a teacher in more than 100 community-based sites around town, but you won't receive the guidance or support that you need to become an Amazing Teacher.


Dynamic Activities for ESOL - Reed College, 2009
We Practice Total Participant Engagement

Apply!
We give you hands-on experience and confidence in the classroomAmy James Neel Teaches Spanish-speakers in English

Language is not just a system of rules - people use language to do things in a community
Feedback from Portland Literacy
Council Conference Presentation
Reed College, 3/13/10

"Love the involvement of students in class. Instructor very enthusiastic and fun."

" Demonstrated activities to use in classes. Made it seem real and do-able. Great!"


"Good info – really liked his comment “teachers need to listen more” yes!"



America 2011:  Nearly 20% of our households are not primarily English speaking, according to US Census data, and many residents of these households want to improve their language skills. Secondary Education, Private Schools, and Community Sites don't effectively meet the existing demand for flexible, culturally responsive, reality-based, family-oriented multilevel programs.

We can offer low-cost guided classroom experience because you work for your community while learning to teach!
 
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503-522-1589
 
 
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