Education & Learning Opportunities
English Courses: Online Sessions
Classes have a waiting list, suggested to register for all online classes.
ОНЛАЙН-КУРСИ: зареєструйтеся на всі чотири онлайн, оскільки вони можуть мати списки очікування.
Literacy Pittsburgh
Register by sending Email to Laurel Kane: [email protected]
Free classes and tutoring are offered to people age 18 and older.
Goodwill - Goodwill’s free on-line English classes are open to ALL levels of English speakers living in Allegheny County and offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes. New students over the age of 18 will take a short test in order to determine which class is the best fit. Register at: https://www.goodwillswpa.org/life-changing-services/education-and-training/esl-classes/
AIU – Allegheny Intermediate Unit - call 412-281-4494 or email [email protected]. They offer 3-5 hour on-line and in person ESL classes and family literacy classes (in Carnegie, Homestead and Duquesne). All must have adults 18 years or older. If a parent would like to also enroll with their child 8 years or younger (focus on 2–5-year-olds), we have classes where parents can learn English/children learn separately and then also work on activities with their children in an additional class/event weekly.
ОНЛАЙН-КУРСИ: зареєструйтеся на всі чотири онлайн, оскільки вони можуть мати списки очікування.
Literacy Pittsburgh
Register by sending Email to Laurel Kane: [email protected]
Free classes and tutoring are offered to people age 18 and older.
- Learn English
- Study for the GED or HiSET test
- Study for U.S. citizenship
- Prepare for college and job training entrance tests.
Goodwill - Goodwill’s free on-line English classes are open to ALL levels of English speakers living in Allegheny County and offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes. New students over the age of 18 will take a short test in order to determine which class is the best fit. Register at: https://www.goodwillswpa.org/life-changing-services/education-and-training/esl-classes/
AIU – Allegheny Intermediate Unit - call 412-281-4494 or email [email protected]. They offer 3-5 hour on-line and in person ESL classes and family literacy classes (in Carnegie, Homestead and Duquesne). All must have adults 18 years or older. If a parent would like to also enroll with their child 8 years or younger (focus on 2–5-year-olds), we have classes where parents can learn English/children learn separately and then also work on activities with their children in an additional class/event weekly.
ENGin - a global nonprofit building a future in which every young Ukrainian can confidently speak to foreigners in fluent, conversational English. We aim to connect Ukraine to the world in order to propel its postwar reconstruction and longer-term economic & social development. Our one-of-a-kind program pairs Ukrainian youth with English speakers for free online conversation practice and cross-cultural connection. We work with students aged 9-35 and volunteers age 14+ https://www.enginprogram.org/
UCHI has located the following articles and information concerning the company ENGin and how they have helped Ukrainian people to learn English.
https://toledocitypaper.com/news/ohio-volunteers-strive-to-help-ukrainians-learn-english/
https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/volunteers-sought-to-teach-english-to-ukrainians/
https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Stamford-nonprofit-founder-fears-for-her-16945434.php
https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/ukraine-devastation-video
ENGin is seeking volunteers!
ENGin is a nonprofit that pairs young Ukrainians with English-speaking volunteers for free online conversation practice and cross-cultural exchange. ENGin was founded in early 2020 and has already served nearly 10,000 Ukrainians. Want to change a life without leaving home? ENGin, a US/Ukraine-based 501(c)3 nonprofit, urgently needs volunteers to practice English online with Ukrainian youth.
Volunteering with ENGin is a unique, flexible opportunity to connect 1-on-1 with a Ukrainian in need and help them break the language barrier. We provide all training and materials.
* No prior experience or knowledge of Ukrainian is required
* 1 hour/week commitment (you pick the day/time)
* Minimum 10-12 weeks
ENGin is a nonprofit that pairs young Ukrainians with English-speaking volunteers for free online conversation practice and cross-cultural exchange. ENGin was founded in early 2020 and has already served nearly 10,000 Ukrainians. Want to change a life without leaving home? ENGin, a US/Ukraine-based 501(c)3 nonprofit, urgently needs volunteers to practice English online with Ukrainian youth.
Volunteering with ENGin is a unique, flexible opportunity to connect 1-on-1 with a Ukrainian in need and help them break the language barrier. We provide all training and materials.
* No prior experience or knowledge of Ukrainian is required
* 1 hour/week commitment (you pick the day/time)
* Minimum 10-12 weeks
English Courses: In-person classes
EAIU – Allegheny Intermediate Unit - call 412-281-4494 or email [email protected]. They offer 3-5 hour on-line and in person ESL classes and family literacy classes (in Carnegie, Homestead and Duquesne). All must have adults 18 years or older. If a parent would like to also enroll with their child 8 years or younger (focus on 2–5-year-olds), we have classes where parents can learn English/children learn separately and then also work on activities with their children in an additional class/event weekly.
Andrew Carnegie Free Library - ESL COURSES
300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA 15106 (412) 276-3456.
To register Email Laurel Kane: [email protected]
Please note: Courses will be held at Andrew Carnegie Free Library in Carnegie until Aug 21st. After August 21st the location of the courses will be moved to Carnegie Elementary, 301 Franklin Ave, 15106
Andrew Carnegie Free Library - ESL COURSES
300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA 15106 (412) 276-3456.
To register Email Laurel Kane: [email protected]
Please note: Courses will be held at Andrew Carnegie Free Library in Carnegie until Aug 21st. After August 21st the location of the courses will be moved to Carnegie Elementary, 301 Franklin Ave, 15106
- Literacy Pittsburgh: Beginners' ESL Tuesdays, 12:30-3:00 PM
- Literacy Pittsburgh: Beginners' ESL Thursdays, 12:30-3:00 PM
Let’s Speak English Classes at various Carnegie Libraries are a free, fun, relaxed discussion group where participants get a chance to practice English speaking skills.
Downtown: 612 Smithfield Street, Pgh. 15222
412-281-7141 every Friday noon-1pm
East Liberty: 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pgh., 15206
412-363-8232 every Saturday 2-3PM
Beechview:1910 Broadway Avenue, Pgh., 15216
412-563-2900 2nd/4th Tuesday 6-7PM
Oakland: Main 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pgh. 15213
412-622-3114 2nd/4th Wed 5-6PM
Hill District: 2177 Centre Avenue, Pgh., 15219
412-281-3753 2nd/4th Thurs 11AM – noon
Downtown: 612 Smithfield Street, Pgh. 15222
412-281-7141 every Friday noon-1pm
East Liberty: 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pgh., 15206
412-363-8232 every Saturday 2-3PM
Beechview:1910 Broadway Avenue, Pgh., 15216
412-563-2900 2nd/4th Tuesday 6-7PM
Oakland: Main 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pgh. 15213
412-622-3114 2nd/4th Wed 5-6PM
Hill District: 2177 Centre Avenue, Pgh., 15219
412-281-3753 2nd/4th Thurs 11AM – noon
Carnegie Library Information
