Learn English
Whether Beginner or Advanced, our courses help immigrants understand their value and untap their potential through culturally sensitive lessons and courageous dialogue. Further, our courses weave in awareness of habits essential to success in the U.S. We help students understand that it is not only the words you use, but when and how you use them that matter.
Learning English requires time and frequent practice. We give our most dedicated students a wide range of opportunities to lead and apply their learning within the organization as teacher assistants, guest speakers, language tutors, or cultural mentors. In this way, the entire IHP community strives to improve communication skills that will help navigate daily life, integrate socially, and prepare for satisfying employment.
In addition to English language classes, we also support language learning through Storytelling, Pronunciation, Leadership, and Technology.
Laptops or tablets are loaned on a limited basis for online classes. Students must pass a placement test before enrolling in classes.
We are offering the following classes:
Beginner Online – Women
Our classes emphasize conversation and focus on useful, everyday language. Online classes will have two days of English language, followed by one day of life skills content: healthy habits, technology, and cultural exploration.
Loaner devices are available. Wi-fi access is not. Class size is limited to 12.
- Mode: Online
- Days: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
- Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
- Status: Full
Beginner Online – Women
Our classes emphasize conversation and focus on useful, everyday language. Online classes will have two days of English language, followed by one day of life skills content: healthy habits, technology, and cultural exploration.
Loaner devices are available. Wi-fi access is not. Class size is limited to 12.
- Mode: Online
- Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
- Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
- Status: Full
Beginner Online – Mixed
Our classes emphasize conversation and focus on useful, everyday language. Online classes will have two days of English language, followed by one day of life skills content: healthy habits, technology, and cultural exploration.
Loaner devices are available. Wi-fi access is not. Class size is limited to 12.
- Mode: Online
- Days: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
- Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm
- Status: Full
Beginner @SMCC
Students learn survival phrases and foundational English language. This is an Intro- 1 level class.
- Mode: In-Person at SMCC, Jewett Hall, Room 109
- Days: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
- Time: 5:30pm-7pm
- Status: Rolling enrollment
Beginner @Saco Hotel
Students learn survival phrases and foundational English language. This is an Intro- 1 level class.
- Mode: In-Person at Comfort Inn, Saco
- Days: Tuesday & Saturday
- Time: 5:30pm-7pm (Tuesday) & 10:30am-12pm (Saturday)
- Status: Rolling enrollment
Beginner @Riverside Shelter
Students learn survival phrases and foundational English language. This is an Intro- 1 level class.
- Mode: In-Person at 166 Riverside Shelter
- Days: Tuesday & Saturday
- Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
- Status: Enrolling (Reserved for Shelter Resident only)
Intermediate Online – Women
The class provides practice of vocabulary, grammar, writing, and pronunciation skills.
Laptops are provided. Wi-fi access is not. Class size is limited to 20.
- Mode: Online
- Days: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
- Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
- Status: Full
High-Intermediate
Students practice conversation, active listening, and useful reading and writing in this highly interactive course. This is a level 4 class.
- Mode: Online
- Days: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
- Time: 9:30am-11:30am
- Status: Rolling enrollment
English for Career Success
Designed for level 5+ students; Focus is on applying language to professional contexts like email writing and workplace communication.
- Mode: Online
- Days: Friday
- Time: 10am-12pm
- Status: Full
Workforce Development
Advanced English speakers are trained on best-practices to get a professional job in the U.S.
- Mode: In-person @ 4 Milk street, Suite 201, Portland
- Days: Wednesday
- Time: 6:00pm-8:00 pm
- Status: Rolling enrollment
Pronunciation and Conversation
Improve how well people understand you by learning what native English speakers listen for, or what confuses them.
- Mode: Online
- Days: Tuesday & Thursday
- Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
- Status: Full
Public Speaking @SMCC
Designed for level 5+ students; Focus is on applying language to public speaking contexts.
- Mode: In-Person at SMCC, Jewett Hall, Room 109
- Days: Tuesday
- Time: 5:30pm-7pm
- Status: Open Enrollment
Ready to start learning
Take the first step towards a brighter future by enrolling in our English language classes
- Books & learning materials provided
- Laptop/Tablet provided for online classes
- Transportation provided for classses at SMCC
- Supportive community
