Portland ESL Network

Portland ESL Network 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

r ESL students to programs were unaware of many of the ESL programs available in their own neighborhood. Likewise, some ESL programs are unaware of nearby ESL programs striving to reach out to the same population. There is currently no network bringing together the diverse ESL providers, no sharing of resources, and basically little publicity of many of the ESL services available to students in the Portland area. My proposal for my final project in order to graduate from PSU with a MA TESOL was to provide a solution to this problem through creating a "Portland ESL Network." This wiki page was created as a tool to bring providers, information and resources together. A needs analysis of what potential Portland ESL Network users would like to see on the website was conducted, and a wiki was created to make the website sustainable with the idea that ESL providers would add and update their own information as changes are made in their programs.

Have you thought about taking ESOL Classes at Portland Community College or Volunteering as an ESOL tutor? In this vide...
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

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

We have been making some videos to help connect ESL Volunteers with Volunteer opportunities- Check out what it's like t...
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

Volunteering with Beaverton Literacy Council

There is a new ESL class starting this week in SE Pdx- Beacon English Class Lutheran Community Services Northwest at Ima...
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

04/17/2026
04/16/2026
English Classes are still open at Clark College- come register today!
04/16/2026

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

Todavia hay tiempo para inscribirte en clases de ingles en Clark College -- Vancouver, Washington. solo cuestan $25 y pu...
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.

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

People-Places-Things is working hard to support our English Language Learners during this hard time. You can too.... ta...
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

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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