Fall  2026 Learning Circles

Dates:

Coming Soon…

Days/Times: 

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM

Location: Online, via Zoom

 

Learning Circles Information

Learning Circles are FREE informal groups that practice English together. Participants will have access to Learning Upgrade, an English Learning app to practice English individually, and will also meet with their assigned Learning Circle as a group once per week. Learning Upgrade can be used on a phone, tablet, or computer (as an app or on their website). Watch this video to learn more about Learning Upgrade.
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How are Learning Circles different from a class?
  Learning Circles Class
Cost FREE  $80
Duration 8 weeks 12 weeks
Times Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00-8:00 PM
Instruction

Informal, participants learn from app, and peers with support from a fluent English speaker.

Participants have more input on topics/lessons.

Formal, teacher provides instruction and opportunities for practice.

Participants have some limited input, however textbook primarily provides structure for content.
Materials Learning Upgrade App (accessible by phone, tablet, or computer as an app or through their website) Textbook
Eligibility

Individual must:

  • live in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park and be 18+ years old.
  • make an appointment online to come to an in-person registration and take a placement test.
  • not be a currently enrolled BEACON student.
  • be available for either Monday Morning or  Tuesday evening Learning Circle group zoom meetings
  • commit to using the English Learning app or website each week outside of the group meetings.

Individual must:

  • live in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park, and be 18+ years old.
  • make an appointment online to come to an in-person registration and take a placement test.

 

Thank you to the foundations that are supporting BEACON’s Learning Circles, including: 

  • Crimsonbridge Foundation

  • Clark-Winchcole Foundation

  • Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt

  • Adele A. and Harold J. Westbrook Foundation

  • Nora Roberts Foundation

BEACON hopes to expand the Learning Circles in the future to include morning and in-person options to allow adult learners to have access to this exciting opportunity to learn English.  To sponsor a student or make a donation in support of Learning Circles, please click the button below. 

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