About this class

Language is how we think, how we connect, and how we understand the world around us. Language Arts is a class that celebrates all the ways we use language (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and helps you get better at each one, in ways that feel meaningful and genuinely useful.

Each session dives into a topic-driven exploration of language and communication. Some weeks we read and discuss (short stories, essays, news, poetry) and talk about what the words are doing and how they work. Other weeks we write, practice speaking out loud, work on listening skills, or explore how language shapes the way we think about things.

This isn't an English class, and it isn't about grammar rules. It's about becoming a more confident, thoughtful communicator, someone who can express themselves clearly, understand others more deeply, and engage with ideas and people with greater ease. All language backgrounds and experience levels are welcome, including English language learners.

What you'll do

Topics we cover

Finding your voice: how to say what you mean clearly and confidently
Active listening: what it means to really hear someone else
Reading for meaning: how to pull ideas out of what you read
Writing that works: practical writing for everyday life, including emails, notes, and messages
Storytelling: how to share your experiences in a way that connects with others
Critical thinking through language: how the words we use shape what we think
Discussion and debate: how to share your opinion and consider others' views
Language and culture: how different communities use language differently

How we learn

ActivityWeekly discussion: group conversations about real topics, stories, and ideas

ActivityWriting practice: short pieces completed during class, shared with the group

ActivitySpeaking and listening exercises: structured practice in a low-pressure setting

ActivityReading together: short texts read aloud and analyzed as a group

ActivityStorytelling workshop: participants share personal stories and receive supportive feedback

Community ExcursionPublic library: explore reading collections, author events, and community programs

Community ExcursionLocal community event, reading, or literary gathering: language in the real world

Guest SpeakerLocal writers and storytellers: how they find and share their voice

Guest SpeakerJournalist or media professional: how language works in the news

Mix of activities, Community Excursions, and Guest Speakers.

Who it's for

Language Arts especially welcomes English language learners. Open to all adult learners. Designed for adults with I/DD, autistic adults, and neurodivergent learners. Self-Direction (IDGS) funding accepted, subject to approval by your fiscal intermediary.

Schedule

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Pricing

$75 per session · 90 min per class. Bundle discounts apply when you register for multiple sessions: 10% off for 4 or more, 20% off for 8 or more, across any combination of classes at The Grove.

Registration is handled on our secure registration site.