Portland English Language Academy - Portland, Oregon

I miss everything about Portland, especially the people! I had a really great time and had wonderful experiences studying there. Thank you for everything, PELA!

Shiho, Japan

PELA is wonderful! The teachers are very nice and friendly in each class. The class sizes are small, so everyone can work and do their best to learn English. I really enjoyed Intensive English because I learned lot of new vocabulary, and with pronunciation a can use them!

Aurélie, France

I really enjoyed spending time in PELA. The teachers are great and the classes are interesting. I enjoyed a lot all the activities in class.

Tiziana, Switzerland



English + Volunteer Course

Learn English and volunteer in the local Portland community. Study English and volunteer in a wide variety of Portland locations. Studying English and volunteering is a great opportunity to practice and improve your English. Combine learning English and volunteer work to quickly achieve your English goals.

  • Quickly improve your English communication and conversation skills.
  • Gain confidence speaking English with ordinary Americans everyday.
  • Experience American life-styles and daily culture.
  • Increase your English skills in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, and pronunciation.
  • Learn job skills and get work experience.
    Required Weekly Activities

  • 10 Hours of Integrated English Skills Classes
  • 3 Hours Study in the Language Lab
  • 4 Hours of Volunteering
  • 1 Hour Volunteer/Internship Culture Class
  • 4 Hours of Additional Activities: Your choice from the list below
English+Volunteer student at the Portland English Language Academy

Additional Weekly Activities (no extra cost)

  • Additional Volunteering (4+ Hours)
  • Pronunciation Class (2 Hours)
  • Conversation Partner (1 Hour)
  • Conversation Group (4+ Hours)
  • Observing Everest College Classes (4-8 Hours)
  • Discovery Outings (1 Hour)

TOTAL OF 22-31 HOURS PER WEEK


 
ENGLISH + VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10:50-11:50

Volunteer / Internship Culture
Class
10:50-11:50

Pronunciation
(Optional)

10:50-11:50

Pronunciation
(Optional)

Lunch
12:40-2:40

Integrated
Skills

Speaking & Listening Skills
12:40-2:40

Integrated
Skills

Reading & Vocabulary Skills
12:40-2:40

Integrated
Skills

Focused Grammar Study
12:40-2:40

Integrated
Skills
Pronunciation & Conversation Skills

12:40-2:40

Integrated
Skills

Writing Skills


Out-of-Class Activities
(Schedule Varies):
4+ Hours of Volunteering
3+ Hours of Language Lab
4+ Hours of Additional Activities


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