English In Action

06/05/2026

Half way through each semester of our Small Group Tutoring classes, English In Action hosts Community Conversation + Connection events to provide learners a chance to practice conversational English during short, rotating chats with volunteer tutors. Kudos to our 30 adult students who conquered their nerves and 23 volunteers who gave their time to serve others in an impactful way!

See a familiar face in these photos? Join your friend and come along next time.

05/20/2026

It's time for English In Action's Wednesday Wisdom! Tune in weekly to pick up useful tips on how to learn English or how to teach it. Today's knowledge nugget: YouTube! YouTube has millions of useful videos to help you learn English. You may need to be patient with the ads in the free version, but check out this video from YouTube channel explaining common English expressions, or idioms.

https://youtu.be/jwM6wbcZVzg?si=4DmXNOnF53xCfMxp

20K likes, 580 comments. "15 Everyday English Idioms You Must Learn!"

05/09/2026

The first Tuesday of every month, English In Action hosts a tutor Coffee Hour for our volunteers to meet one another and share their tutoring challenges and successes. Tutors also pick up useful nuggets from English In Action Match Advisors, members of staff who guide English In Action learners & tutors during their tutoring relationships and beyond. May's tip, courtesy of Match Advisor Beatriz Ferrufino: why not label your house with post-its with everyday English vocabulary? A simple way to imprint and learn common household items, like "chair", "refrigerator", and "kitchen".

Many thanks to Morgan, Scott, Jackie, Martha, Steve, and Doug for your dedication as tutors and for all you give to your learners!

05/01/2026

A behind the scenes look at an English In Action video shoot with English In Action community leaders Cristina & Oscar. What are the common threads that knit them together? To their tutors, Pat and Julie? Join us at English In Action's Summer Benefit on June 17 to watch the final cut of the video and find out! Tickets and tables are now available for this unique and heartwarming evening of storytelling and connection. Visit us at englishinaction.org for tickets and more.

04/17/2026

English In Action staff recently welcomed longtime supporter Nancy Magoon for a tour of our English In Action Center for Communication in El Jebel. Her foundational gifts to our Welcome Home capital campaign helped make our new home a reality. Nancy is a staunch believer in English In Action’s work and feels that learning English opens countless opportunities for newcomers to the valley. Shared language helps to weave common threads among community members from different backgrounds and cultural traditions.

📷 Nancy Magoon, seated, in the English In Action lobby with, standing from left to right, Board of Directors member Lynn Nichols, Executive Director Lara Beaulieu, and Development Director Heather Hicks Stumpf. English In Action staff photo.



El personal de English In Action dio la bienvenida recientemente a Nancy Magoon, una patrocinadora de larga data, para realizar un recorrido por nuestro Centro de Comunicación English In Action en El Jebel. Sus regalos fundamentales para nuestra campaña de capital Welcome Home ayudaron a hacer realidad nuestro nuevo hogar. Nancy es una firme creyente en el trabajo de English In Action y siente que aprender inglés abre innumerables oportunidades para los recién llegados al valle. El lenguaje compartido ayuda a tejer hilos comunes entre los miembros de la comunidad de diferentes orígenes y tradiciones culturales.

📷 Nancy Magoon, sentada en el vestíbulo de English In Action con, de pie de izquierda a derecha, la miembro de la Junta Directiva Lynn Nichols, la directora ejecutiva Lara Beaulieu y la directora de desarrollo Heather Hicks Stumpf. Foto del personal de English In Action.

04/07/2026

Come take care of your health and connect with low-cost community resources.
WHAT: Health & Wellness Fair
WHEN: this Saturday, April 11, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
WHERE: Basalt High School

No insurance needed. Everyone is welcome.

Presented by Mobile Intercultural Resource Alliance (MIRA), English In Action, La Clínica del Pueblo, Mountain Family Health Centers, Midvalley Family Practice, and Basalt High School

iVenga a cuidar su salud y conectar con recursos de bajo costo en la comunidad!
QUE: Feria de Salud y Bienestar
CUANDO: este sábado, 11 de abril, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
DONDE: Basalt High School

No necesita seguro. Todos son bienvenidos.

Presentado por Alianza Móvil de Recursos Interculturales (MIRA), English In Action, La Clínica del Pueblo, Mountain Family Health Centers, Midvalley Family Practice, y Basalt High School

04/03/2026

Attention English In Action tutors! Bring your language brain to our next Tutor Coffee Hour to pick up more useful tutoring tips from English In Action staff and your fellow volunteers. Join us the first Tuesday of every month at 9 am at English In Action in El Jebel. Next session is this coming Tuesday, April 7. Give us a shout at 970.963.9200 for more info.

03/23/2026

Congratulations to English In Action's María Elena Ávila Bustos, who brought her special brand of persistent optimism to the stage for last week's Women Who Lead panel conversation at thecollectivesnowmass. Elena joined moderator alyahowe, Snowmass mayor Alyssa Shenk, and Jazz Aspen's chief operating officer Amanda Beard. Elena's passion for her work and the dedication she has for English In Action learners and volunteers drew applause from the engaged audience.

03/17/2026

English In Action's Immigrant Voices storytelling event last week was extraordinary! Every speaker lit up the stage with their own unique energy and touched the audience with their honesty and courage. Many of you who were there experienced it for yourselves and witnessed how deeply each story impacted the packed house at TACAW. Our storytellers shared with brave vulnerability about their experiences of finding their way in new places, of learning English, of navigating strange cultures and re-capturing a sense of belonging, and of achieving their dreams. Together, we honored members of immigrant communities nationwide who lack the freedom, access and power to tell their own stories. It was a night to be remembered and treasured! If you missed it, please take a moment to watch the video on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/rLos_s1kU7c?si=zrc-gKE-l96uiyBD

Many thanks to wonderful storytellers, our sponsors, our donors, and our partners TACAW and Alya Howe's Writ Large Live Storytelling Series. Without you, Immigrant Voices would not be possible.

Year after year, English In Action’s Immigrant Voices event bridges cultural divides by bringing people together to honor our differences and highlight our s...

03/12/2026

This year's storytellers have brushed off their nerves and are ready to take the stage for English In Action's Immigrant Voices, coming up TONIGHT at 7:30 at TACAW . If you've already reserved seats for the event, we look forward to seeing you there! If you'd still like to join us, there are limited seats available through TACAW's website .

Can't make it? Immigrant Voices is available to stream live. Tune in on YouTube at 7:30 pm!
https://youtube.com/live/uT0-Ya1LAF0?feature=share

Year after year, English In Action’s Immigrant Voices event bridges cultural divides by bringing people together to honor our differences and highlight our s...