ESL Classes and Resources for International Visitors
Jones Library Conversation Groups:
Free conversation practice for intermediate speakers of English. Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Jones Library 10-11:30 and Saturdays 12-1:30. No registration necessary. For more information, call: 413/ 259-3093.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: 413/ 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: 413/ 545-2710.
International Language Institute:
Tuition-based intensive daytime ESL classes, on the bus route in downtown Northampton: 17 New South St.Phone: 413/ 586-7569.
The First Baptist Church:
Free Wednesday morning classes taught by volunteers. 434 North Pleasant St. AmherstPhone: 413/ 549-3596.
Jim Luippold:
Hourly fee-based tutorials ($20/hour). Conversation, pronunciation, writing, thesis correction. Contact jimluippold@charter.net
Kaplan Test Prep:
General English & TOEFL “structured [independent] study.” 150 Fearing St. Amherst (near UMass)Phone: 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:
All Write Consulting:
(Valerie Faith) Hourly fee-based writing coach, document planning & editing; help for problems with test anxiety, writing anxiety, and speech anxiety problems.Contact at: 413/ 549-0960 or vfaith@netzero.com
Lisa Talis:
Hourly fee-based tutorials.Contact at: 413/ 256-5429 or alisabet@comcast.net
Sara Tanne:
Hourly fee-based tutorials.Contact at: 413/ 253-6626 or parentingabcs@yahoo.com