ESL360 is a no-cost English language-learning program for women from around the world. Combining an inclusive, supportive learning community with a comprehensive, evidence-informed curriculum, ESL360 helps students develop the confidence and precision to participate fully in everyday life and to be seen for who they truly are.
Learning Units
Unit 1 · Interpersonal
Making Connections
Starting, sustaining, adapting, and ending conversations—the language of building relationships through natural interaction.
Aug–Sep · Munch & Mingle
Unit 2 · Informational
Sharing the Facts
Explaining, clarifying, comparing, and sharing accurate information—the language of helping other people understand.
Oct–Nov · Show and Tell
Unit 3 · Narrative
Telling Your Story
Sequencing events, retelling clearly, and helping listeners follow—the language of telling a story well.
Nov–Dec · White Elephant Gift Exchange
Unit 4 · Expressive
My Voice, My Language
Using expressive language, imagery, and nuance to communicate reactions, emotions, and ideas with greater individuality.
Jan–Feb · Word Artist Song Festival
Unit 5 · Persuasive
Finding Your Voice
Taking positions, supporting claims, disagreeing, recommending, and influencing others thoughtfully.
Feb–Mar · Rhetoric Recital
Unit 6 · Presentational
Taking the Stage
Organizing and communicating complex ideas clearly, confidently, and responsively for an audience.
Mar–Apr · Capstone Presentations