ESL Classes and Resources for International Visitors
Round the World Women:
Free activities (trips, parties, speakers, etc.) and conversation groups for international women. The program is run by local volunteers. For information, contact the UMass International Programs Office: 545-2843
American Language and Culture Program:
ESL/cultural orientation classes for foreign students/scholars and their families. (Small fee) For information, contact the UMass International Programs Office: 545-2710.
International Language Institute:
Tuition-based intensive daytime ESL classes, on the bus route in downtown Northampton: 17 New South St.Phone:586-7569.
The First Baptist Church:
Free Wednesday morning classes taught by volunteers. 434 North Pleasant St. AmherstPhone: (413) 549-3596.
Jim Luippold's Intermediate Conversation Classes:
Jim Luippold's evening intermediate conversation classes in downtown Amherst. Small fee For info, contact jimluippold@charter.net
Kaplan Test Prep:
General English & TOEFL “structured [independent] study.” 150 Fearing St. Amherst (near UMass) 413-549-5780
Jones Library:
Anyone who lives in Massachusetts can get a library card and borrow ESL books, tapes, and videos. Also, the library web site lists many free internet sites you can use to study English independently on your home computer: