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.

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.

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.

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.

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.