BARTON ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL

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WHO WE ARE

We are a non-profit organization comprised of educational professionals and experienced volunteers who are dedicated to walking through the language learning process with students. We strive to foster an environment of safety and belonging for the international community of Spokane. Our teachers use a variety of instructional approaches to match the diverse needs of language learners. We primarily focus on teaching English that adult students will encounter during their daily lives.

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Weekly Schedule

Monday / Wednesday / Friday

9:00-9:304 English Warm Up in the Fireside Room

9:30-10:15 One-On-One Tutoring & Learning Groups

10:15-10:30 Break Time (Tea, Coffee, Treats and Conversation in the Fireside Room)

10:30-11:30 One-On-One Tutoring & Learning Groups

We offer free childcare for ages 0-5 upon request.

We are happy to give tours of Barton during 9am-1pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday or by appointment.

To register email beckyr@spokanefpc.org

Classes Offered Fall 2025

Note: All classes are from 9:30-11:30 unless otherwise noted

  • Basic English (MWF)

  • High Beginner English (MWF)

  • Intermediate English (MWF)

  • English Conversation (MWF)

  • English en Espanol (MWF)

  • Intermediate English for Spanish speakers (MW)

  • Read Right (MW by appointment only)

  • Workplace Readiness (F)

  • SeedFolks Reader’s Theater Rehearsal (W 9:00-9:30)

Individual Tutoring

MWF 9:30-11:30 By appointment

Important Dates Fall 2025

Monday, September 8 First Day of Barton for the Fall Term

Wednesday, November 26 11:30am-1:00pm Thanksgiving Pot-Luck

November 27 & 28 Barton is closed for Thanksgiving Break

Friday, December 19 is the LAST DAY of Class for the Fall Term

December 22-January we are CLOSED for WINTER BREAK




Afghan Ladies Video Project.

These videos have been designed for Dari and Pashto ladies who would like to learn practical English phrases.