Beginner English classes
English At Large free Beginner English classes are for learners who speak little or no English.
Classes focus on basic English survival skills: greetings, introductions, vocabulary for people, activities, and places in the community, asking and answering questions, numbers, time and money.
Please note: The Beginner English class is full. Registration for the program is currently closed.
Beginner English Learners are encouraged to apply for the One-to-One Tutoring Program. There is currently a 12-month wait to enroll in the program.
Register for the Tutoring Waitlist here: Register for Tutoring Waitlist
Questions? Please call the English At Large office at 781-395-2374
English At Large
800 West Cummings Park, Suite 5550
Woburn, MA 01801
tel : 781.395.2374
email : info@englishatlarge.org
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English Learners! Has anyone every told you that it is not good to "Burn the Candle at Both Ends"? What did they mean? Find out with English in a Minute from Voice of America:
English in a Minute: Burn the Candle at Both Ends
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What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression with this video from The English We Speak!
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English Learners! What does it mean to be "Wishy Washy?" Find out with this English in a Minute Video from Voice of America:
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English Learners! What are things you might say when meeting someone for the first time? Learn more and practice with this short interactive activity from Randall's Cyber Listening Lab: https://www.esl-lab.com/easy/new-friends/
English learners! What does it mean when someone says "Two Heads are Better Than One?" Find out in this English In a Minute Video from Voice of America:
English in a Minute: Two Heads Are Better Than One
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English learners! Do you have trouble understanding native speakers who talk too fast? Usually they are not speaking fast, but they are not pausing between words, and some sounds may flow together. Watch this video to learn more:
How to speak English fast and understand natives (Part I)
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English learners! Happy April Fools Day! Today we like to play pranks or jokes on our friends and families. It is a day to be silly and have fun. Check out this great video posted on the BBC for April Fools Day:
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English learners! Longer, warmer days makes us think of spring! Here are some English idioms that celebrate the season!
English learners! This video will help you feel more confident asking questions in English:
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English Learners! Has anyone every told you that it is not good to "Burn the Candle at Both Ends"? What did they mean? Find out with English in a Minute from Voice of America: ow.ly/Cpgb50EgL90
English in a Minute: Burn the Candle at Both Ends
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VOA Learning English presents news, features, audio, video and multimedia about the U.S. and the world in American English. Stories are written at the intermediate and upper-beginner level. Words are spoken one-third slower for ESL learners.What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression with this video from The English We Speak! ow.ly/txBE50EgL0n
BBC Radio - The English We Speak, Running on fumes
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What can you say when you have no energy? Learn a new English expression!English Learners! What does it mean to be "Wishy Washy?" Find out with this English in a Minute Video from Voice of America: ow.ly/TkSs50EgKRJ
English in a Minute: Wishy-Washy
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Watch this week's English in a Minute to find out what "wishy-washy" means.English Learners! What are things you might say when meeting someone for the first time? Learn more and practice with this short interactive activity from Randall's Cyber Listening Lab: www.esl-lab.com/easy/new-friends/
English learners! What does it mean when someone says "Two Heads are Better Than One?" Find out in this English In a Minute Video from Voice of America: ow.ly/cIEA50EgKe0
English in a Minute: Two Heads Are Better Than One
ow.ly
VOA Learning English presents news, features, audio, video and multimedia about the U.S. and the world in American English. Stories are written at the intermediate and upper-beginner level. Words are spoken one-third slower for ESL learners.English learners! Do you have trouble understanding native speakers who talk too fast? Usually they are not speaking fast, but they are not pausing between words, and some sounds may flow together. Watch this video to learn more: ow.ly/aFdk50E9Kvm
English learners! Did you watch the April Fools Video we posted from the BBC? Here is how they pulled off this fun April Fools Day trick: ow.ly/XJQJ50E9Kh8
English learners! Happy April Fools Day! Today we like to play pranks or jokes on our friends and families. It is a day to be silly and have fun. Check out this great video posted on the BBC for April Fools Day: ow.ly/oioH50E9K8x
Did you know that 80% of the people who enroll in our programs are women? We applaud their efforts to step outside their comfort zone and invest in their future. We are proud to share this message from State Senator Cindy Friedman. Her support of EAL makes her a champion for all immigrants!
English learners! Longer, warmer days makes us think of spring! Here are some English idioms that celebrate the season!
English learners! This video will help you feel more confident asking questions in English: ow.ly/wKwH50E9JNe
The EAL Auction is now closed. THANK YOU for BIDDING HIGH to support life-changing programs for local immigrants!
The EAL Auction closes in just 15 minutes! Will you WIN BIG? Your HIGH BID is a BIG WIN for local services - and the hundreds of local immigrants served each year. Make sure your BID ends up on top! ow.ly/XMmE50Ebu2G
You can help make the EAL Online Auction a great success! Your HIGH BIDS mean more $$ for EAL Programs. Your OVERBID is a direct to donation to EAL! BID NOW! ow.ly/sB3A50EbtUt
The countdown is on! Just 2 hours left to BID HIGH to support life-changing services for local immigrants. Check out the EAL Online Auction now: ow.ly/Eziv50EbtJ7
Did someone say wine? Your chance to BID HIGH in our Online Auction and WIN one of these unique wine packages ends in just 3 hours - BID NOW and BID HIGH to WIN WINE! ow.ly/Dcbq50EbttJ
Our Online Auction will CLOSE IN JUST 4 HOURS! Time is running short to BID HIGH on great items, including these sports items signed by local players! ow.ly/vxvH50Ebc0a
Not ready to BID on items in our Online Auction? Consider DONATING DIRECTLY to EAL to support local programs that make a life-changing difference for local immigrants! ow.ly/Mc5k50EbbHd
Plan a day exploring some of Greater Boston's BEST MUSEUMS! Your HIGH BID in the EAL Online Auction will help get you there! ow.ly/cWuX50Ebbqh
Enjoy a get-away in one of 3 PRIME LOCATIONS in Massachusetts, while supporting local programs that help immigrants achieve their life goals! Our Auction closes tonight at 10 pm. BID NOW! BID HIGH! ow.ly/u7Hn50EbaZU
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