DON'T SPEAK MUCH ENGLISH?
Don’t worry. Almost all immigrants struggle with English.
If you can read and understand this page and order a meal at an American restaurant, your English is good enough for this program. All sessions are in English.
Your free English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor classes will help you learn English quickly.
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Live in the United States of America
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Have access to a laptop and secure internet connection
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Are committed to studying between classes
Continue reading to learn more about our service and apply to join our free tutor classes.
Our classes are free, there are no costs, books or fees.
We work with volunteer tutors who want to help people living in the United States to improve their English, confidence and meet their goals.
You will learn English quickly through friendly, relaxed classes with your personal online tutor.
Read more to see your learning Journey.
Apply to become a student (it’s free).
Join an interview.
We learn about you and choose the right course for you.
Get matched with a trained volunteer tutor.
Meet your tutor and plan your regular lessons together.
Get access to your Student File and resources.
Have classes with your tutor. Your tutor helps you learn and reach your English goals.
Do homework in your online Student Workbook and study between lessons.
Don’t worry. Almost all immigrants struggle with English.
If you can read and understand this page and order a meal at an American restaurant, your English is good enough for this program. All sessions are in English.
Click the button to apply and get started on your learning journey. One of our tutors will connect with you to schedule an online meeting. As a reminder, this service is free to you.
Below are the most common questions students ask us.
Click on the grey boxes to see the answers.
There are no costs, books, or fees. Never. This ESL service is 100% free because most of our tutors are volunteers. Private individuals provide financial support for Redwood ESL. We do not depend on any government or other organization.
We tutor adult immigrants who live in the US.
Yes. Almost all immigrants struggle with English. If you can read and understand this page and order a meal at an American restaurant, your English is good enough for this program. All sessions are in English.
Adult immigrants living in the United States who are working, supporting a family, or taking an ESL class want to reach a goal. Students need basic computer skills and agree to practice between sessions.
We help those who do not have the time or money for an online tutor.
Your tutor will be a patient and experienced volunteer who has mastered English through teaching or other work.
Most of our tutors are lifelong American-English speakers who will help you speak like a native.
Yes. Working on real-life situations is one of the best ways to master spoken English and become fluent. Here are some success stories.
Many tutors are multilingual, but we tutor online, in English.
Tutors’ schedules are flexible, we will match you with a tutor who is available at the same time as you, so you will usually be able to find a time that works for both of you, and you will often be able to start learning without delay.
Occasional cancellations are acceptable.
For online meetings, you should be in a quiet place with a reliable internet connection.
You need a computer with a working camera and microphone. Our tutoring approach requires a computer; a phone will not work for most sessions.
You will need to be familiar with your computer and know the basic functions of Google Meet and Google Docs.
Click the Apply to Become a Student button below. A member of the Redwood team will invite you to an online meeting.
Click the button to apply and get started on your learning journey. A member of the Redwood team will invite you to an online meeting. As a reminder, this service is free to you.