Our ESOL program (English for Speakers of Other Languages) helps students improve their English reading, writing, grammar and life skills. ESOL classes also help students prepare for employment and continuing education.
Our ESOL program (English for Speakers of Other Languages) helps students improve their English reading, writing, grammar and life skills. ESOL classes also help students prepare for employment and continuing education.
Beginning levels
focus on basic communication, life skills and literacy: ESOL Beginning literacy, ESOL 1 (low beginning) and ESOL 2 (high beginning)
Portland Adult Education is pleased to welcome new instructors and course ideas to our Enrichment Program. If you have specific teaching skills, interests, hobbies, or expertise that you would like to share with the community, PAE would be delighted to have you submit a course proposal.
Portland Adult Education offers a variety courses each term in three program areas: Academic, Vocational, and Enrichment. Our classes are offered in three semesters: fall, winter, and spring/summer.
Our brochure reaches over 40,000 people and we serve over 6,000 adult students annually. Courses may consist of a one-day workshop or up to 12 weeks of instruction. We work in partnership with several area businesses and organizations and hold our classes at several different locations throughout Portland.
Our English language learner programs are designed to meet students’ needs and help them achieve their goals. Whether you are a beginner, want to improve your conversational skills, or build your vocabulary for work, we have the program to meet your needs.
Intensive English Program (IEP) includes daily practice of speaking, listening, and reading and writing, with a strong emphasis on conversation and pronunciation.
During this course, learners will participate in class discussions, do group work with classmates, practice pronunciation, learn reading and writing skills, and explore themes and topics in order to develop intercultural competence.
Learning English at your own pace in a location that is convenient for you is the real benefit of one-on-one English coaching. Whether you are a business, medical, or law professional or you are looking to improve your English skills for everyday interactions.
We are specialists in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations like yours empower their team members to communicate in English more clearly and effectively.
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