Over the past two years, ILI and Valley Community Development have empowered non-native English speakers with financial and business education through the Small Business Fundamentals for ESOL program. Supported by the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation, this innovative curriculum has successfully graduated 42 participants, equipping them with essential skills for business ownership in the U.S.
ILI’s Highlights of 2023: You helped make them possible!
Free English classes welcome more immigrants and refugees than ever before! It was early 2023 when the MA Department of Elementary […]
Beginner to Intermediate Spanish: 4 Simple Steps to Achieve it
Embarking on a journey to learn Spanish opens doors to a rich tapestry of culture, communication, and connection. Afterall, Spanish is an increasingly important language for business, travel, and community life.
Literate mending workshop at ILI, Northampton
For a few March nights, students in two classes of the Free English Program turned their learning lenses inward in an effort to understand how languages help form them.
Volunteer Spotlight: Drew David
Volunteer Spotlight Drew David has been volunteering as a tutor for ILI students since last August. He’s no stranger to […]
Meet the Language Champions: Success Stories from ILI TESOL Graduates
What is a TESOL certificate? Ever thought about teaching English to travel the world, to earn income, or to volunteer […]
Best ways to learn Spanish online moving forward in 2024
(part 2 of 2) In part 1 of this article, we explored the benefits of taking in-person and online Spanish […]
Best ways to learn Spanish online moving forward in 2024
(part 1 of 2) In this article, we’ll take a look at recent language learning trends that inform when, where, […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Sharon Ginsburg
Volunteer Spotlight My name is Sharon Ginsburg and I live in Florida. I volunteer as a tutor for ILI and […]
Learning English and volunteering: a student reflects on connection and community
Learning English and Volunteering Volunteering in the community can play an important part in learning language and culture. Current IEP […]