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
Students learn survival phrases and foundational English language. This is an Intro- 1 level class.
Tablets are provided. Wi-fi access is not. Class size is limited to 20.
- Mode: Online
- Days: Monday, Tuesday & Friday
- Time: 10am-12pm
- Status: FULL. Please contact us for waitlist information.
Beginner @SMCC
Students learn survival phrases and foundational English language. This is an Intro- 1 level class.
- Mode: In-Person at SMCC
- Days: Monday & Wednesday for Men, Tuesday & Thursday for Women
- 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 Saco Hotel
- 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 Riverside Shelter
- Days: Saturday
- Time: 10am-12pm
- Status: FULL (additional teachers needed)
Intermediate Online – Women
This intensive English class provides frequent practice of vocabulary, grammar, writing, and pronunciation skills. An integrated conversation session provides added application of language skills.
Tablets are provided. Wi-fi access is not. Class size is limited to 20.
- Mode: Online
- Days: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
- Time: 9am-11am
- Status: Rolling enrollment
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
- Time: 11am-12pm
- Status: Rolling enrollment
English for Career Success
Students level 5+ polish their English language skills in this class. Focus is given to applying language to professional contexts, such as email writing, and appropriate communication for workspaces.
- Mode: Online
- Days: Friday
- Time: 10am-12pm
- Status: Open enrollment at the end of each unit
Pronunciation and Conversation
Improve how well people understand you by learning what native English speakers listen for, what confuses them, and how you might modify your speech to communicate as effectively as possible.
- Mode: Hybrid
- Days: Thursday (online) & Saturday (in-person)
- Time: 6:30pm-8pm (Thursday) & 10:30am-12pm (Saturday)
- Status: Rolling enrollment
Basics of Technology
Learn how to use email, calendar and search the internet for important information.
- Mode: Online
- Status: please sign up to be notified when the next class begins
Senior Women
Women of retirement age improve their English, take field trips, and sometimes sing and dance in this joyful class.
- Mode: In-person at SMCC
- Days: Friday
- Time: 10am-12pm
- Status: Full
Senior Men
Men of retirement age improve their English, take field trips, and enjoy engaging conversation on topics of their choosing, often over afternoon tea.
- Mode: In-Person at SMCC
- Days: Friday
- Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm
- 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
