We offer affordable, English-language online courses year-round weekdays and Saturdays in order to accommodate our students’ needs. Professionally trained and experienced teachers teach our classes.
How do I register for the English classes? (Returning Students)
With a communication-based approach to language acquisition, students learn English grammar systematically, accompanied by writing, listening and conversational exercises. Students will also read newspaper articles, and watch videos in English followed by analysis and debate.
To see the full calendar of classes, please click hereÂ
How do I register for the English classes? (Current Student)
The student that are current taking the classes need to stay with the same instructor on the same level UNTIL they finish the book. Once the book is over, you can move on to the next level/
Do you need help with registration? Once you complete the placement test, you can call us at 404-638-1800 or email Michael Alvarez at malvarez@thelaa.org
How do I define my class level?Â
New students need to take an online placement exam to find out their level of expertise. Once you complete your exam and can see your score, check below to see what level you are:
Level | % |
| Basic | 0% -40% |
| Level 1 | 41% – 65% |
| Level 2 | 66% – 79% |
| Level 3 | 80% – 89% |
| Level 4 | 90% – 99% |
| Conversation 1 | 80% – 89% |
| Conversation 2 & 3 | 90% – 99% |
| Advanced Level | 100% |
| Literary Language | 100% |
Online Classes
Our Online classes are delivered by trained instructors, using Google Meet or Zoom.
Schedule and Programming
Weekday | 2 hours
| Monday/Wednesday 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Tuesday/Thursday 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. |
Classes start | Classes end |
| January 10 March 14 May 16 July 25 September 26 November 28 | March 2 May 2 July 11 September 14 November 14 December 15 |
Saturday | 2 hours
| 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. |
Classes start | Classes end |
| January 8 April 2 July 9 October 1 | March 19 June 11 September 17 December 10 |
*NOTE:
Late Registration
Registrations received during the first week of class will incur in an additional fee of $25 (valid for new and returning students). No registrations will be accepted after the first week of class.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be given after the first week of class. If a refund is requested during the first week of class, a $20 service fee will be applied and the refund will be prorated depending on the number of classes taken. Refunds will be sent via mail in the form of a check.
Holidays
Please note that our office is going to be closed, so there won’t be classes scheduled on the following dates:
–MLK Day – Monday, January 18
–Memorial Day – Monday, May 31
–Independence Day – Monday, July 5
–Labor Day – Monday, September 6
–Thanksgiving Week – November 24 to 26
–Christmas Week – December 22 to 24
–New Year’s Week – December 29 to 31
Schedule | Days | Hours |
| Morning classes | Saturdays | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
| Afternoon classes | Saturdays | 2 – 4:00 p.m. |
| Evening classes | Mondays and Wednesdays | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
| Evening classes | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
In-person Classes
Schedule and Programming
Weekday | 2 hours
| Monday/Wednesday 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Tuesday/Thursday 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. |
Classes start | Classes end |
| January 10 March 14 May 16 July 25 September 26 November 28 | March 2 May 2 July 11 September 14 November 14 December 15 |
Saturday | 3 hours
| 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Classes start | Classes end |
| January 8 March 12 May 7 July 9 August 27 October 29 | February 26 April 23 June 25 August 20 October 15 December 17 |
*NOTE:
Early Registration
If you are a Returning student and register for the next session no later than the last day of your current session, you will have a discount of $30 and pay $220.
Late Registration
Registrations received during the first week of class will incur in an additional fee of $25 (valid for new and returning students). No registrations will be accepted after the first week of class.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be given after the first week of class. If a refund is requested during the first week of class, a $20 service fee will be applied and the refund will be prorated depending on the number of classes taken. Refunds will be sent via mail in the form of a check.
Holidays
Please note that our office is going to be closed, so there won’t be classes scheduled on the following dates:
–MLK Day – Monday, January 18
–Memorial Day – Monday, May 31
–Independence Day – Monday, July 5
–Labor Day – Monday, September 6
–Thanksgiving Week – November 24 to 26
–Christmas Week – December 22 to 24
–New Year’s Week – December 29 to 31
Corporate Classes
We are Atlanta’s largest provider of language instruction for over 20 years.
We offer:
- Instruction that develops strong language skills.
- A customized curriculum designed for your company’s particular needs
- Opportunity to improve cross-cultural communication.
CONTACT:
Private Classes
Our Private ESL classes offer high-quality, tailored instruction. Classes are taught by professional, native-speaking instructors and can be one-one-one or in group of two or three students in order to meet the student’s specific needs. At this moment, our classes are offered online only via Zoom.
CONTACT:
Meet Our Teachers
Erika
As an immigrant and language learner myself, I know that learning English is hard and requires a lot of patience and practice. I love teaching ESL because I admire the hard work and dedication of my ESL students; they want what is best for themselves and their families.
Shidaun
I love connecting with others, learning about new cultures and sharing my own experiences. Teaching gives me an opportunity to connect with my students while giving them the tools they need to fulfill their dreams.
Rachel
I first became interested in teaching English as a Second Language as an undergraduate student, but I thought of it as something to do “someday in the future.” Still, teaching was something that I thought of often and I came to realize that it is not something that need be done in a distant land or time — there is a community of learners in my own backyard that I could serve. Thus, my journey began, and I have already been rewarded with many fulfilling experiences — from teaching English to the immigrant and refugee community in New York City to teaching a three-week intensive English program in Poland. My goal as a teacher is to continue to learn, develop, and challenge myself to meet the needs of my student communities and help them achieve their goals. I am committed to providing a supportive and positive learning environment, where students feel free to risks — and make mistakes. We all experience the same setbacks, frustrations, and joys in the learning process.
Carlos
I moved to the US in 1967 and learned English in Kindergarten (with the help of Sesame Street). There was no ESOL back then, but I had some terrific teachers that helped me learn and love reading. I see the same thing in some of my newcomers (whether in middle school or grown-ups) that I saw in myself. That desire to learn something new to help them grow. I love being a part of that.
Jane
I enjoy teaching ESL because I like to watch students develop skills in a second language. I had a great experience at GSU studying Applied Linguistics – the courses and professors provided us with so much useful information and so many great resources – and trying to actually apply what we were taught is a constant intellectual challenge.
I see myself as the “coach”, both in terms of helping students realize exactly what learning a second language entails (time, patience, study, a willingness to try to speak, etc.) as well as helping them realize that they are improving every day. I teach them that it’s not a linear process and that it’s not a quick process.
Besides enjoying the intellectual challenge of coaching students and trying to plan the best classes that I can, I enjoy the students themselves. I find out about their home countries as well as what is happening here in our local community, and I can follow how they are adjusting to their new life here. We become a family, and I am privileged to share this one part of their lives.
Breck
I love teaching ESL because I learn so much from my students every day – more than I could ever express. Their unique backgrounds, stories, expertise, and perspectives help me grow and improve as a person, both personally and professionally. I love teaching ESL because I love my students!
Dr. Tamica
Education is my passion and I believe everyone deserves a quality education.
Lisa
I love teaching ESL because I enjoy learning about the life, culture and challenges around the world from a personal perspective.
Loretta
I enjoy introducing students of all levels to my native language as well as the culture and customs of our country. My lessons are a mix of the four language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, along with vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar. From my personal experience, a language is not truly learned until it can be used in real-life situations, so application of learned skills is always part of my instruction. Practice is very important so there is always ample time for my students to “”make the language their own.
My experience has shown that student-centered learning is the key to accessing language skills, so I try to get to know what is important to the individual. I encourage questions – clarifying information is key to language acquisition and fluency.
I have worked in the fields of adult education and corporate training for thirty years. I get great satisfaction teaching English to adults, because they come with a lifetime of experiences that they can share, using their developing language skills. I often feel like I learn at least as much about myself and the world-wide community as the students learn about English and our American culture.
Jennifer
For me, it is all about student connection, which is especially important in the ESL classroom. I love learning about my students’ cultural and personal histories and incorporating that information into everyday learning. Adult learners are so eager to learn and engage, teaching at times seems effortless. ESL classes are also filled with constant learning that flows from teacher to student, student to teacher. I feel very fortunate to have learned so much from my students and about myself as a teacher as well.
Sarah
I love seeing the transformation that happens in students as they learn new concepts and become more confident in themselves.
IMPORTANT: DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, IN-PERSON CLASSES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
We offer affordable, English-language online courses year-round weekdays and Saturdays in order to accommodate our students’ needs. Professionally trained and experienced teachers teach our classes. We offer eight levels:
- Beginner (Intro, Level 1 and Level 2)
- Intermediate (Level 3 and Level 4)
- Advanced
- Conversation
- Literature
With a communication-based approach to language acquisition, students learn English grammar systematically, accompanied by writing, listening and conversational exercises. Students will also read newspaper articles, and watch videos in English followed by analysis and debate.
ESL online
New students need to take an online placement exam to find out their level of expertise. Once you complete your exam and can see your score, check below to see what level you are:
- Basic: 0% – 49%
- Level 1: 50% – 69%
- Level 2: 70% – 79%
- Level 3: 80% – 89%
- Level 4: 90% – 99%
- Advanced: 100%
ADULT EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Caitlin Webb
Latin American Association
404.982.6895
cwebb@thelaa.org
ADULT EDUCATION MANAGER
Patricia Saavedra
404.638.1837
psaavedra@thelaa.org
Our Online classes are delivered by trained instructors, using Google Meet or Zoom.
2021 Calendar and programing:Â
| Weekday Classes 30 hours – 20 classes (Twice a week for 10 weeks, 1.5 hours each class) | Saturday Classes 20 hours – 10 classes (10 Saturdays, 2 hours each class) |
| Session Dates January 11 – March 22 March 29 – June 7 June 14 – August 23 August 30 – November 8 November 9 – December 16 – End of the year workshops | Session Dates January 9 – March 13 March 20 – May 22 June 5 – August 14 August 21 – October 30 November 6 – December 11 – End of the year workshops |
| SCHEDULE Evening classes: Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. | SCHEDULE Morning classes: Saturdays / 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Afternoon classes: Saturdays / 2 – 4 p.m. |
| FEE Tuition: $95* | FEE Tuition: $70* |
*NOTE: Late Registration Registrations received during the first week of class will incur in an additional fee of $25 (valid for new and returning students). No registrations will be accepted after the first week of class. Refund Policy If for some reason you are not able to attend your class, we are happy to offer a partial refund only if you make the request during the first week of class, via email to psaavedra@thelaa.org. After the first week, only special cases will be considered for partial refunds. Unless you request the refund within four (3) months after payment, no refunds will be given. Holidays Please note that our office is going to be closed, so there won’t be classes scheduled on the following dates: –MLK Day – Monday, January 18 –Memorial Day – Monday, May 31 –Independence Day – Monday, July 5 –Labor Day – Monday, September 6 –Thanksgiving Week – November 24 to 26 –Christmas Week – December 22 to 24 –New Year’s Week – December 29 to 31 | |
Due to concerns of the spread of COVID-19, in-person classes have currently been cancelled until further notice. We are currently offering virtual private ESL instruction, group classes and workshops. For more information on our ESL program, please contact our adult education coordinator, Caitlin Webb, cwebb@thelaa.org
| Weekly Classes TBD | Saturday Classes 20 Hours 10 Weeks (2 hours class once a Week) |
| Session Dates TBD | Session Dates January 11 – March 22 |
| SCHEDULE TBD | SCHEDULE INTRO LEVEL ONLY Afternoon Classes 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| FEE Tuition: $95* | FEE Tuition: $70* |
*NOTE: Early Registration If you are a Returning student and register for the next session no later than the last day of your current session, you will have a discount of $5 and pay $90. Late Registration Registrations received during the first week of class will incur in an additional fee of $25 (valid for new and returning students). No registrations will be accepted after the first week of class. Refund Policy If for some reason you are not able to attend your class, we are happy to offer a partial refund only if you make the request during the first week of class, via email to psaavedra@thelaa.org. After the first week, only special cases will be considered for partial refunds. Unless you request the refund within four (3) months after payment, no refunds will be given. Holidays | |
Please note that our office is going to be closed, so there won’t be classes scheduled on the following dates:
–MLK Day – Monday, January 18
–Memorial Day – Monday, May 31
–Independence Day – Monday, July 5
–Labor Day – Monday, September 6
–Thanksgiving Week – November 24 to 26
–Christmas Week – December 22 to 24
–New Year’s Week – December 29 to 31
We are Atlanta’s largest provider of language instruction for over 20 years. We offer:
Instruction that develops strong language skills.
A customized curriculum designed for your company’s particular needs
Opportunity to improve cross-cultural communication.
CONTACT:
Caitlin Webb
404.982.6895
Our Private ESL classes offer high-quality, tailored instruction. Classes are taught by professional, native-speaking instructors and can be one-one-one or in group of two or three students in order to meet the student’s specific needs. At this moment, our classes are offered online only via Zoom.
CONTACT:
Patricia Saavedra
psaavedra@thelaa.org
404.638.1837
