In-Person (Boise)
& Online
Essential English
Evening Classes
Build your foundation and gain the confidence to communicate in everyday situations.
Our Essential English program is designed specifically for those who need practical language skills for life and work. With small groups and a supportive community, you will focus on the fundamentals of speaking, listening, and day-to-day interaction.
Why our program works?
Structure
Expertise
Every instructor at CR Languages has native fluency in the language and they’ve learned other languages themselves (many have learned three or four!). We know what it’s like to be you, and we know the pathway to fluency. Plus, with average instructor tenures of 5+ years and in-house training, the instructors know how to teach a good class.
Accountability
The group setting means you won’t want to let your classmates down. You’ll correct your homework at the beginning of each lesson, and regular quizzes ensure you understand important topics.
Support
प्रशंसापत्र
Julieta's Story
“I was so afraid of making mistakes when I first moved to the US. I felt like I should be speaking perfect English. Can you imagine the looks on my students’ faces in my first classes, when I asked them to fill out a ‘sh**t’ and not ‘sheet’?
But the fear of making mistakes is what held me back for so long. In order to learn to speak, we must be comfortable making mistakes. And in order to feel comfortable making mistakes, we need to build the right environment in the classroom.”
Course Overview
Duration
4 Months (1 day per week)
$500
(All materials included)
Location
In-person at our Boise school or via our Virtual Classroom.
Who Should Take This Class?
We want to ensure every student is in a class that matches their ability. This course is strictly for beginners.
This class is for you if:
- You are an Absolute Beginner with little to no prior experience with English.
- You are a False Beginner—you’ve studied before, but you still struggle to form basic sentences or hold a simple conversation.
- You need to reach goals like getting a job, navigating a grocery store, or meeting new people in the community.
- You prefer a supportive, low-pressure environment with peers at your same level.
- You can already hold a basic conversation about your day.
- You can read in English with a general understanding.
- You are looking for advanced grammar or academic writing.
- If these describe you, please check out our other English learning options.
Our Levels
Level 1: Foundations in English
Level 2: English for Professional Communication
For beginners with a tiny bit of experience.
This level is geared toward “false beginners.” We move into more specific scenarios like workplace communication, social interactions, and expanding your daily vocabulary so you can be understood clearly.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Schedules are subject to change and some classes may be affected by holiday closures. Please refer to holiday schedules on our contact page.| Course | Meeting Time | Start Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential English 1 In-Person (Boise | Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | January 28th | Accepting enrollments |
| Essential English 2 In-Person (Boise) | Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | January 27th | Accepting enrollments |
| Essential English 2 Online (Virtual Classroom) | Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | January 29th | Accepting enrollments |