Free English classes for immigrants and refugees in Cincinnati, Ohio.

ESL & Citizenship

Surpassing language barriers

Free English classes and community and services for immigrants and refugees in Southwest Ohio

Classes and Location

Email us at info@heartfelttidbits.org to learn more about our class times and location! Free childcare is available during classes.

Free English and Citizenship

We offer free English classes for immigrants and refugees in a classroom setting led by passionate teachers and volunteers! On an as-needed basis, we also offer free one-on-one citizenship studying and teaching. These are for clients with a higher English proficiency. 

In addition to English learning, clients also have the opportunity to ask for help with employment, housing, education, health, and any other needs!

Method

English classes are divided into six small groups based on English level. No need for signing up! Anyone can walk in, take a test to match them with their English level, and begin learning. Students also get added to a WhatsApp group to stay updated. Our volunteers are trained prior to teaching, with any extra assistance provided by staff. 

Recognizing that two or three times a week isn’t sufficient to learn a new language, we provide one-on-one tutoring for clients that ask for additional English lessons.

Citizenship studies are taught by volunteers who bring their own knowledge and materials. These volunteers are not only teachers, but also speak encouragement and confidence to make a big challenge feel all the more achievable and less intimidating.

Volunteer to Teach!

English Classes:

We are looking for passionate people who will teach English to our clients. After a pre-class training, you can help more immigrants and refugees take a huge step in achieving self-sufficiency!

English Classes and tutoring are held in person , sign up here!

Citizenship Mentoring:

We are looking for well-educated and updated volunteers to help clients confidently prepare and succeed in their citizenship test.

Citizenship Mentoring will be scheduled one on one. Email info@heartfelttidbits.org to get connected! If you want to be a mentor, sign up here.

Volunteer Opportunities

- English and/or citizenship teaching

- Supervising children

-Transporting students

- To learn about volunteering in our English and Citizenship program check out our volunteer resources.

Can’t volunteer? You can still help by donating!

A gift of 70$ supplies one student to reach classes and have the supplies to learn English and gain a new level of independence and opportunity. Donate here!


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