Our partner, the English Empowerment Center, is ready to register adult learners for their spring classes. There is an opportunity to register in-person on December 17, and additional registration opportunities that will open in January. The information below is shared from the English Empowerment Center. Their website has schedules for in-person and online classes. You can change the language on their website by clicking in the box in the top right corner and choosing your preferred language.

Class Locations and Registration Information

📚 In-Person Classes: Alexandria, Annandale, Culmore, Falls Church, Fairfax, Herndon, Lorton, Mount Vernon, and Reston

Sign up for ANY in-person English class by coming to the James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042) on Tuesday, December 17, 5:30pm-7:30pm. (Writing class, and classes at Fairfax Regional Library, Culmore United Methodist, and Lorton Community Center will register in January. To receive schedule updates and registration reminders for these classes, please fill out our Interest Form). More opportunities to register at each location in January, but SPACE IS LIMITED.

💻 Online Classes

Online class registration will begin on January 6. To receive schedule updates and registration reminders for these classes, please fill out our Interest Form.

📚 💻 Intensive Classes

Register for an Intensive English class on Wednesday, December 18^th from 10:30am-12:00pm at the City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center (4850 Mark Center Dr, 6^th floor, Alexandria, VA 22311). Literacy level will meet in person. Beginning and Intermediate Levels meet virtually. 

Spring 2025 Class Offerings

Beginning English Classes

Beginning English classes teach the foundational skills adult English learners need to speak, understand, read, and write English. Classes are held at least twice a week for two-hour class sessions at three academic levels. Curricula focuses on basic English skills within the context of day-to-day interactions and life skills, U.S. culture, community, and family life. 

Skills-based Classes

Designed for those who would like to focus on a particular language skill, we will offer two skills-based classes in the spring: Intro to Writing (eligibility by oral proficiency assessed at intake) and FREE Conversation Classes.

English-for-Work

This popular online course is for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to improve their employability and learn the language skills they’ll need in the workplace. Students learn best practices as they study the job search process from producing strong resumes and cover letters to preparing for interviews and understanding American workplace culture. 

Intensive English Classes (see attached flyer) **Register on Wednesday, December 18!**

This course serves beginning and intermediate level English learners with a curriculum designed to deliver relevant language and soft skills to help participants improve their employability and advancement potential. With in-person options for literacy-level learners and virtual options for beginning-intermediate learners, these classes meet 4 hours/day (Mon-Thurs) for 8 weeks. EEC provides loaner laptops for online students to ensure equitable participation in this intensive program. 

All classes are $85 unless otherwise indicated. As always, the English Empowerment Center will never turn away a learner due to financial challenges. We will work with their means.