Portland ESL Network

Portland ESL Network

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A one stop resource and network sharing immigrant and refugee information including locations of ESL programs in the Portland, OR area.

History:
This wiki was created in March, 2009 as a project to bridge the gap between ESL providors and social service workers. "The left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing" is a phrase that could describe a problem uncovered while I was at a meeting regarding ESL needs in a specific neighborhood of NE Portland. Throughout the meeting it became apparent that some community NGOs who refe

Portland ESL Network 05/03/2026

Have you thought about taking ESOL Classes at Portland Community College or Volunteering as an ESOL tutor? In this video Karolina share her experience as a long time ESOL volunteer. https://youtu.be/CmPyJR8ZC6Q
Portland Literacy Council

Portland ESL Network What is it like to volunteer as an ESOL tutor at Portland Community College?

Portland ESL Network 05/03/2026

We have been making some videos to help connect ESL Volunteers with Volunteer opportunities- Check out what it's like to volunteer at Beaverton Literacy Council https://youtu.be/jWLv0dimVUc Portland Literacy Council

Portland ESL Network Volunteering with Beaverton Literacy Council

04/17/2026

There is a new ESL class starting this week in SE Pdx- Beacon English Class Lutheran Community Services Northwest at Imago Dei Church. Tuesdays 6-8pm! Register at https://forms.gle/9PatwHrDRToXUQAK9

Photos from Hacienda CDC's post 04/17/2026
04/16/2026
04/16/2026

English Classes are still open at Clark College- come register today!

04/16/2026

Todavia hay tiempo para inscribirte en clases de ingles en Clark College -- Vancouver, Washington. solo cuestan $25 y pueden venir a Vancouver desde Portland.

02/03/2026

This is a great way to gain confidence in teaching English to others, even if English isn’t your first language.

Space still available in our February classes.
https://www.portlandliteracy.org/upcoming-workshops/

01/30/2026

Here is a guide of local citizenship resources put together by portlandesl.com SOAR Immigration Legal Services Mission: Citizen Usalearns.org

Local and online resources to help study for the US citizenship test.

01/23/2026

FREE Classes! Though Welcome Neighbor! is oriented towards independent volunteer tutors, anyone involved with teaching English will find something valuable in these practical, hands-on learning experiences.

Welcome Neighbor! I: First Steps
Saturday January 24th at 3pm-4pm, online

Welcome Neighbor! IV: Basic Tech for Online Tutoring (Whatsapp, Zoom, Meet)
Saturday January 24th at 4pm-5pm, online

Courses are free but registration required. Links on PLC website.

Welcome Neighbor! I: First Words (1-1 Online English Tutoring) 01/23/2026

People-Places-Things is working hard to support our English Language Learners during this hard time. You can too.... take this amazing course. People-Places-Things is offering a few trainings about welcoming our neighbors and offering a free training for preparing to welcome our new multinational neighbors 1-on-1 tutoring. Welcome Neighbor! Course
Though Welcome Neighbor! is oriented towards independent volunteer tutors, anyone involved with teaching English will find something valuable in these practical, hands-on learning experiences. Hosted by People-Places-Things.
Welcome Neighbor! I: First Steps (Saturday January 24th at 3pm-4pm, online)
Course is free but registration required.
https://nas.io/ampersand-experiential-training/events/welcome-neighbor-i-11-online-english-tutoring-first-words-1768914063510

Welcome Neighbor! IV: Basic Tech for Online Tutoring (Whatsapp, Zoom, Meet) (Saturday January 24th at 4pm-5pm, online)
This course is intended for people who have already shadowed a session and been matched to a learner, but some may want to join even if they haven’t been matched to a learner yet.
Course is free but registration required.
https://nas.io/ampersand-experiential-training/events/welcome-neighbor-ii-basic-tech-for-online-english-tutoriung-whatsapp-zoom-meet

Welcome Neighbor! I: First Words (1-1 Online English Tutoring) Working with newcomers in the US to navigate their new home and culture isn't simple - but it doesn't have to be difficult. And it doesn't require years of study, expensive credentials, or special skills to make a difference in their lives. It's more like friendship with a purpose. Welcome Neighbor!...

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