English

This class is designed for students with full-time jobs or other commitments during the day. Build and practice your English in a fun, focused class especially designed for you.

With PELA’s Intensive English program, you can immerse yourself in English learning, gain real-world practice, and get the support you need to reach a higher level of English fluency in a short amount of time.

You will master English speaking skills, English listening skills, English grammar, and English vocabulary and pronunciation in a program that is fun, effective, and affordable.

PELA English Courses Provide All the Support & Real World Practice You Need

At PELA, you will enjoy a well-rounded and supportive learning environment. Our passionate teachers treat all of our students as equals and go above and beyond to help you learn English at your own pace.

In PELA classrooms, our teachers encourage more communication compared to other ESL classrooms, so that you can gain as much practice and confidence speaking as you possibly can.

We also offer as many opportunities as possible for real-world English practice outside of the classroom. We take time to find out what kind of activities and experiences our students are interested and help organize them.

This helps you learn English communication skills more quickly, but also makes your time in Portland more fun and memorable.

After studying with PELA, many of our students have gone on to enter undergraduate and graduate programs here in the United States, or secure employment with prominent American or international businesses.

Our Intensive English Program is designed to help you accomplish your future goals, whatever they may be.

Our Intensive English Program is our most popular program. It’s the best option for students who want to study full-time and improve their skills more quickly. If you’re a student with an F-1 visa or any other kind of student looking for an immersive, full-time English program, this is the program for you!