Fall Term 2026
For question, call: 541-632-3890 or email: info@cmlcenter.org
English Classes
To register for an English Class, follow the registration link and complete the placement form. Students are placed into classes based on their placement results and do not select their own class level.
If you would like to practice English informally, please see the Conversation Hours below.
Emerging Beginner
English Class
LEVEL: Emerging Beginner
taught in English
A class for new English speakers. Focus on speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, with an emphasis on vocabulary. Similar to the Beginner Class, but specifically for learners with no previous experience with English.
Class limit: 10 students
Teacher: Ariana Chandler
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Dates: October 6 – December 10
Cost: Pay what you can ($40–$170)
Beginner English Class
LEVEL: Beginner
taught in English
A class for new English speakers. Focus on speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, with an emphasis on vocabulary and introductory conversation.
Class limit: 10 students
Teacher: Sione Aeschliman
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Wednesday and Friday, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Dates: October 7 – December 11
Cost: Pay what you can ($40–$170)
Pre-Intermediate
English Class
LEVEL: Pre – Intermediate
taught in English
Improve speaking, reading, listening, and conversation skills through fun group and partner work. For English learners who can meet basic communication.
Class limit: 10 students
Teacher: Sione Aeschliman
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Wednesday and Friday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Dates: October 7 – December 11
Cost: Pay what you can ($40–$170)
Intermediate English Class
LEVEL: Intermediate
taught in English
Learn speaking, reading, listening, writing, grammar and vocabulary with an emphasis on real-life situations like talking to a doctor, handling emergencies, renting or buying a home, and visiting the vet.
Class limit: 10 students
Teacher: Olha Somak
Where: Online
Time: Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Dates: October 6 – December 10
Cost: Pay what you can ($40–$170)
Intermediate English Class
LEVEL: Intermediate
TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Learn speaking, reading, listening, writing, grammar and vocabulary with an emphasis on real-life situations like talking to a doctor, handling emergencies, renting or buying a home, and visiting the vet.
Class limit: 10 students
Teacher: Melissa Vidaña
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Dates: October 6 – December 8
Cost: Pay what you can ($40–$170)
One-Day Classes
Traditional Tunisian Dish: A Taste of North Africa
LEVEL: ALL
taught in English
Cook a taste of Tunisia and eat together with the food we prepare! We will make a dish rooted in Tunisian home cooking and traditions passed down through generations. Learn how to balance the spices, herbs, and techniques that give Tunisian cuisine its character, and see how history and geography have shaped the flavors of this North African kitchen.
Class limit: 8 students
Teacher: Rabeb Zghal
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Saturday, 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Date: November 7
Cost: Pay what you can ($30–$60)
Empanadas Without Borders: Argentina’s Regional Flavors
LEVEL: ALL
taught in English
Cook a taste of Argentina and eat together with the food we prepare! We will make empanadas from a few of Argentina’s distinct regional traditions, exploring how fillings and flavors shift from province to province. Learn to work the dough by hand, master the fold that seals in the filling, and bring together the beef, spices, and other ingredients that give each style its character. Recipe contains beef, wheat, and dairy.
Class limit: 8 students
Teacher: Maria Lujan
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Saturday, 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Date: November 21
Cost: Pay what you can ($30–$60)
How to Get a Job in the USA
LEVEL: ALL
taught in English & Español
This one-day workshop will enable you to enter the US job market confidently and successfully. We will cover resume preparation, job-finding tips, cover letter writing, computer training, interview practice, and US workplace cultural norms. Participants please bring a lunch.
Class limit: 9 students
Teacher: Rachael Fahrenbach
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Saturday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Date: November 14
Cost: Free
Conversation Hours
No registration needed. Drop-in when you can!
English Conversation Hour (All Levels)
LEVEL: All Levels
taught in English
Community practice for all levels English learners. New topics and learning each week. Build friendships while practicing English!
Teacher: Becky Vidrine
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Wednesday, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Dates: October 7 – December 9
Cost: Free (donations are appreciated)
English Conversation Hour
(Intermediate)
LEVEL: All levels
taught in English
Community practice for intermediate English learners. New topics and learning each week. Build friendships while practicing English! This Conversation Hour often includes some bonus practice materials.
Teacher: Marissa Athens
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Thursday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Dates: October 8 – December 3
Cost: Free (donations are appreciated)
Japanese Conversation Hour (All Levels)
LEVEL: All levels
taught in Japanese
A casual space to practice Japanese, build confidence, and connect with others. Come make conversation, make friends, and have fun with the language. Drop in! All levels welcome!
Teacher: Nanaho Tsuru
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Thursday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Dates: October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29
Cost: Free (donations are appreciated)
French Conversation Hour
(All Levels)
LEVEL: all
taught in Français
A casual space to practice French, build confidence, and connect with others. Come make conversation, make friends, and have fun with the language. Drop in! All levels welcome!
Teacher: Anna Mouquod
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Tuesday, 5:30- 6:30 pm
Dates: October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27
Cost: Free (donations are appreciated)
Italian Conversation Hour
(Intermediate-Advanced)
LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
taught in Italiano
A casual space for intermediate to advanced speakers to practice Italian, build confidence, and connect with others. It’s all about conversation, culture, and having fun with the language.
Teacher: Camilla Sartori
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Thursday, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Dates: October 8, November 5, November 12, November 19, December 3, December 10
Cost: Free (donations are appreciated)
Mandarin Conversation Hour (All Levels)
LEVEL: All
taught in Chinese
A casual space to practice Chinese Mandarin, build confidence, and connect with others. Come make conversation, make friends, and have fun with the language. Drop in! All levels welcome!
Teacher: Yuxin Peng
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Friday, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Dates: November 6, November 13, November 20
Cost: Free (donations are appreciated)
Spanish Conversation Potluck Lunch (All Levels)
LEVEL: all
taught in Español
All-levels Spanish Conversation monthly potluck. Come! Bring and share tastey food y conoce a nuevos amigos conversando en español. Drop in! No registration required.
Teacher: Pedro Molina Sanchez
Where: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Saturday, 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Dates: October 17, November 14, December 12
Cost: Free (donations are appreciated)
Wellness Class
No registration needed. Drop-in when you can!
Cultivando la Calma
LEVEL: all
taught in Español
¿Quiere llevar la vida con más calma y tranquilidad? En esta clase, aprenderá estrategias para prevenir y manejar la ansiedad, como la meditación y técnicas de respiración, con el fin de cuidar nuestra salud mental. Clase virtual; no se requiere inscripción. Únase a la clase con ese enlace: https://meet.google.com/hir-psxg-jya
Teacher: Monica Olvera
Where: Online
Time: Monday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Dates: October 5, October 19, November 2, November 16, November 30
Cost: Free (donations are appreciated)
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners and grantors whose generous support makes it possible for us to offer our classes on a sliding scale, ensuring accessibility for everyone! Thank you for your support!