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Free small-group English tutoring for those in New Haven and nearby. Join our welcoming community and achieve your language goals.

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Everything You Need to Succeed

Comprehensive English language instruction designed specifically for adult learners in the New Haven community

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Small Group Classes

Personalized attention with small class sizes ensuring every student gets the support they need

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Completely Free

No registration fees, no textbook costs. Quality education taught by dedicated volunteers

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Multiple Levels

From beginner to advanced - classes tailored to your current English proficiency level

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Practical Focus

Real-world English for employment, citizenship, education, and daily life situations

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Online & In-Person Classes

Flexible learning options with both virtual tutoring sessions and traditional classroom instruction

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Flexible Schedule

Weekend classes designed for working adults and busy families

Registration

Ready to Start Learning?

Student and tutor registration opens each August and January. In-Person Classes for Fall 2025 begin in September with weekly Saturday sessions from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Online classes vary from Friday Mornings to Sunday Evening.

What to expect:

Small group classes with dedicated tutors
Focus on practical conversation and grammar
Supportive, multicultural learning environment

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Building Bridges Since 2003

Bridges ESL is a non-profit volunteer organization that provides free small-group English tutoring to immigrants and internationals in the New Haven community.

Our mission is to help adult learners acquire the English skills necessary to confidently navigate family, work, and community life in the United States. Through personalized lessons and community support, we've been proudly serving New Haven for over two decades.

✉️ Contact us at: bridgesesl@gmail.com

20+ Years of Service

100% Free Classes

4+ Proficiency Levels

Community Focused