Crossroads Conversation School for Women

Program Overview

We teach conversational English to adult women. Students improve English skills, explore other cultures, and develop friendships. Classes meet in small groups of five to ten women at the Church of the Good Samaritan and online. We are a non-religious, non-political community program.

Cost Info

Student and Volunteer Success Stories

Before discovering Crossroads Conversation School, I couldn't speak English. I knew only a few basic sentences: “Hello, my name is Roj. I'm from Turkiye. Thank you." That was it. I also felt very shy about speaking. I tried to study English at home, but I didn't have an opportunity to practice and improve my skills. I didn't have any friends and, as a very social person back home, this was incredibly hard for me. I spent two and a half months like this, feeling quite alone.

After my first summer in Corvallis, my husband looked for an English course for me and found Crossroads Conversation School. I was so excited to start. When I arrived, it quickly became a place where I could improve my English while meeting wonderful people who were supportive and encouraging. I saw others who, like me, were struggling to speak English. I began in the beginner class with my wonderful teachers. Every time I tried to speak or say something, they encouraged and supported me very patiently.

My classmates were also amazing. Every week, we would meet at a coffee shop or someone's home, bring traditional foods, and talk about our cultures. My friends helped me improve my English, and I will never forget their names.

Over time, I had the opportunity to participate in all the in-person classes—beginner, intermediate, advanced, and the online Zoom class!

Through my journey at Crossroads, I truly found a sense of belonging, a home in a foreign place, where I could grow, connect, and be myself. Crossroads has not only helped me grow more confident in speaking English but has also given me a sense of community in Corvallis. I feel so lucky to be part of this organization, where I can share my culture, learn from others, and feel at home in this new environment.