Registration and testing now for free English classes at Church of the Ascension in Oakland.

Registration and testing is now open for free English classes at the Church of the Ascension in Oakland. From a July 16 Facebook post:

We are registering students now and testing them for FREE English classes for internationals. We offer levels 0-6 mostly in person on Monday mornings (9:00 am), Wednesday evenings (6:30 pm) and Thursday evenings (6:30 pm) starting September 13, 15, 16th and some classes online. You can attend one or three classes a week. We offer citizenship classes for levels 2 and 3, writing, speaking, listening and speaking, grammar and speaking, and pronunciation and speaking. We also offer special clubs and field trips and some one on one conversation partners. Contact Pittsburghenglish4u@gmial.com or contact us through church of the Ascension on Ellsworth Avenue in North Oakland (4729 Ellsworth) . All books are secular; however, English learner Bible studies are also offered on various days.

More information is available on the church's website. Those interested should contact Pittsburghenglish4u@gmail.com.

Low-cost "Community English Courses for Speakers of Other Languages" at Pitt's English Language Institute, from January 2021.

The University of Pittsburgh's English Language Institute will again offer low-cost Community Conversation Courses and Speaking and Listening for Communication from January 2021. Both courses will take place online during the Spring 2021 term. Registration information is available online and on the flyer above.

Free online classes in pronunciation, grammar, conversation, and idioms with Shadyside's Church of the Ascension, from September 14.

Shadyside's Church of the Ascension, which typically offers low-cost ESL classes, will offer free online Zoom classes in online classes in pronunciation, grammar, conversation, and idioms from September 14.

We are offering free online zoom ENGLISH classes for internationals at Church of the Ascension English program in Shadyside in pronunciation, grammar, conversation, and idioms. Trained Teachers. Non-religious books for English. Monday mornings 9:00 -10:30 am, Wednesday evenings, and Thursday evenings. 6:30-8:00 pm.
Contact Pittsburghenglish4u@gmail.com to test and register.
Classes start Sept. 14th
All levels. Field trips and special speakers now.

Low cost 13-week classes in Oakland, starting September 9.

The Church of the Ascension will host its regular 13-week classes starting September 9. Classes meet Mondays at 9:00 am or Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. There are five different levels and teachers are trained professionals.

There is a one-time book cost of $15 and a one-time $25 charge for child care. The focus is on grammar, conversation, pronunciation, idioms, and cultural discussions. Those interested should call 412-726-1782 or email pittsburghenglish4u@gmail.com.

The Church of the Ascension is located at 4729 Ellsworth Ave. (map).

Classes in Oakland's Church of the Ascension resume this month.

The Church of the Ascension in Oakland is again offering its ESL classes from Monday, January 13.

Classes meet Monday mornings from 9:00 to 10:30 am, or Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. The course is free, but there is a $15 fee for non-religious books.

The church is located at 4729 Ellsworth Ave. (map). Please visit its "Internationals" webpage for more information and to register.

Free ESL conversation group at Bellefield Church in Oakland, Monday evenings from January 8.

Pittsburgh Regional International Student Ministries (P.R.I.S.M.) offers free English conversation groups Monday evenings at Bellefield Church in Oakland, and will resume courses in 2018 on January 8.

Our English Conversation Group is a place to come practice your spoken English without the stress of grades! You will spend time talking about idioms, conversing one-on-one, sharing in a small group about a topic, and building friendships along the way. This will help you become more comfortable speaking on a large variety of topics concerning life, ideas, and culture. It is free of charge.

Monday nights: 7 - 8:30 pm in the downstairs Fellowship Hall of Bellefield Church (4001 5th Ave) in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

Bellefield Presbyterian Church is located across the street from the University of Pittsburgh bookstore (map) and is accessible by many city buses, including: 28X, 54, 58, 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 67, 69, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 75, 81, 83, 93, and P3.

Free English classes on Wednesday evenings at Reformed Presbyterian Church of North Hills.

The Reformed Presbyterian Church of North Hills holds free English classes on Wednesday evenings.

Five Different Levels of Classes are offered to meet the goals of student at various levels of English skill.

You will learn and practice:

• Pronunciation
• Conversation
• Vocabulary
• Fluency
• Idioms and slang
• American customs

AND you will make many friends from around the globe.

For more information, please visit the church's ESL Ministry website. The church is located at 606 Thompson Run Road in the North Hills (map).

International Women's Association of Pittsburgh (IWAP) English classes, starting September 18.

The International Women's Association of Pittsburgh (IWAP) offers free ESL classes to its members. The first class is September 18, and classes meet each Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Shadyside (map). Please visit the IWAP website for much more information about the classes. IWAP also offers many other programs for its members, including cooking classes, trips, social meetings, and volunteer opportunities. Membership is $25.

Free ESL conversation group at Bellefield Church in Oakland, Monday evenings.

Pittsburgh Regional International Student Ministries (P.R.I.S.M.) offers free English conversation groups Monday evenings at Bellefield Church in Oakland.

Our English Conversation Group is a place to come practice your spoken English without the stress of grades! You will spend time talking about idioms, conversing one-on-one, sharing in a small group about a topic, and building friendships along the way. This will help you become more comfortable speaking on a large variety of topics concerning life, ideas, and culture. It is free of charge.

Monday nights: 7 - 8:30 pm in the downstairs Fellowship Hall of Bellefield Church (4001 5th Ave) in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

Bellefield Presbyterian Church is located across the street from the University of Pittsburgh bookstore (map) and is accessible by many city buses, including: 28X, 54, 58, 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 67, 69, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 75, 81, 83, 93, and P3.

Free ESL Conversation Group in William Pitt Union, Tuesday evenings.

Aletheia Community Alliance is hosting a free ESL Conversation Group at the University of Pittsburgh's William Pitt Union (map). The group meets on Tuesdays starting September 5 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in room 539.

Are you an international student interested in practicing your spoken Englis hwithout the stress of grades? Come join our weekly English conversation group led by native speakers. We will discuss: daily life situations, American culture, holidays, etc., have fun and meet new friends. This is a speaking group. We will not learn grammar or spend time reading and writing. For more information, contact Deanna Hritz: dhritz@gmail.com

Campus Conversation Course at Pitt: registration September 13.

The English Language Institute at the University of Pittsburgh holds an informal ESL conversation group each term called Campus Conversation Course (or "CCC" for short). Registration for the Fall 2017 term will be held on September 13 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm and from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the ELI in Oakland (map). Late registration will be held on September 20 if space is available.

Please visit the CCC website or read the flyer for more information about it and other programs at the ELI.

“Let’s Speak English” at Carnegie Libraries in Pittsburgh.

Many branches of the Carnegie Libraries of Pittsburgh have free ESL conversation groups each week called "Let's Speak English".

If English is not your native language, join our group for casual conversation in English. You don’t need to bring anything or register.

The branches offering classes are:

• East Liberty: Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 pm in Meeting Room 1 (map)
• Allegheny (North Side): Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm (map)
• Beechview: Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm (map)
• Knoxville: Tuesdsays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm (map)
• Squirrel Hill: Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm (map)
• West End: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm (map)
• Oakland: Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:00 pm in Classroom A (map)
• Downtown: Fridays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm (map)

Visit the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's "Event's" page to learn more about these and other free events happening every day!

Classes in Oakland's Church of the Ascension starting in fall.

The Church of the Ascension in Oakland is offering ESL courses for 12 weeks in the fall, and for another 12 weeks in the winter. The cost is $10 for the classes and an additional price for the textbooks. The program is led by a professional ESL teacher here in Pittsburgh. The church is located at 4729 Ellsworth Ave.
(map); city bus 75 stops in front of the church, and many other city buses go to the Oakland neighborhood. Visit the church's website to learn more.