English Learning Center

The English Learning Center is a non-profit adult education program in Denver. Our all-volunteer teaching staff provides English instruction to students from around the world for $1.50 an hour! We rely on our generous donors to provide quality English classes and community engagement for our students.  In 2024, around 60 volunteers have taught more than 250 students from over 40 countries.  

Your donation plays a crucial role in transforming the lives of our students.  Here’s how your support makes a difference:

• Tuition Assistance: Your contribution helps provide financial aid for students who are unable to afford semester tuition, ensuring that education remains accessible to all.

• Essential Supplies and Books: With your donation, we can supply classrooms with the necessary materials and books, fostering an environment that promotes effective learning.

• Community Connection: Your generosity helps create a welcoming community that fosters connections among students, providing them with a supportive network.

• Teacher Recruitment and Training: Your support enables us to recruit and train dedicated teacher volunteers, enhancing the quality of education our students receive.
  
  

Thank you for investing in our students!

Testimonials

The ELC is the best place to learn or improve your English in Denver. Not only because the ELC is affordable, but it has the best teachers that I have ever had before. They are awesome! -- Daniel from Mexico

This is a great place to learn and to improve English. Very good and nice teachers who give really good advices. -- Mia from Madagascar

I like this ESL courses. Teachers are very friendly and always pay attention to students. There are 5 levels and additional classes for writing, pronunciation etc, so you will be able to find what you exactly need. You can enjoy coffee, tea and cookies on breaks. I love this place and glad I met good people there.

ELC gives me help a lot. I could not going shopping alone. Now I can. My life have changed too. I can look for better job to make more money because My English is improving.  -- Shiping from China