Northampton, Massachusetts, nestled in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley, is more than just a picturesque New England town. It’s a vibrant, culturally rich community that offers a unique and immersive environment for learning English.
Celebrating a Summer of Growth
Summer in New England means construction season, and Northampton’s Damon Road project has caused major traffic detours. Reflecting on this, ILI’s own renovation project has brought dust, noise, and uncertainty, but also unexpected growth.
Why Study a Language in Western Massachusetts? Here are 11 Reasons
New England may be famous for cozy fires in January, but come May, the scenery changes. As snow banks melt and crocuses bloom, Western Massachusetts awakens with activities to mark the arrival of spring.
Advancing Financial Literacy: ILI Celebrates Progress and Plans for Future Growth
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 […]
Engaging our Volunteer Community through Learning—and fun!
Is there a better way to spend a Saturday morning in early March than picking up some new ways to better serve our community, meet like minded people, and have some delicious snacks?
ILI is the secret sauce – A Word from Markus Jones
Markus Jones, ILI Volunteer and President of ILI’s Board, recently took some time to talk about what ILI means to […]
Things To Do In New England This Fall
Fall in New England is the very reason many people end up settling down in beautiful Massachusetts. Whether you are […]
A dream comes true for Aimee Salmon!
At the end of the year we reached out to Aimee Salmon, a former ILI student and Board Member. Aimee […]
Mayor Honors Past ILI Board President
Last November, Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra signed a proclamation on behalf of the City in celebration of outgoing ILI Board President […]