International Friends 2025-2026 Program Information
International Friends is your opportunity to learn about living in Indiana and the United States and to practice American English with our talented, all volunteer staff and teachers. We are happy to announce that there are no fees associated with our meetings and classes this year. Cornerstone Lutheran Church is continuing to generously support us financially and physically. Contact Carolyn for more information.
- Classes and meetings are via Zoom.
- Physical meetings are at: Cornerstone Lutheran Church, 4850 E Main Street, Carmel, IN unless otherwise indicated.
- International Friends Webpage: support and information about our classes
- American English Quickstart Webpage: scripts and strategies for American English and culture.
- Teaching and Leading Language and Culture: supports teachers, managers and other people who communicate in different languages and in different cultures including organizations.
- Follow our Updates to get current information by Email. We use follow.it.
- Contact: Carolyn Willard indyintlfriends@gmail.com
Registration: opens August 18, 2025
- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
- Join us any time throughout the year
- Zoom links are emailed on the following Friday after registering
Calendar for the 2025-2026 year:
- September 2, 2025 Meetings and Classes begin
- November 26-28, 2025 Thanksgiving Break
- December 20, 2025-January 4, 2026 Winter Break
- Spring Break
- May 4-8, 2026 Last week of classes
September we are back in class! Join us beginning the week of September 2, 2025.
Lab School: We follow a "lab school" format. This means that we apply cutting edge and best practices in American English and culture in all of our meetings. Please be aware that YOU are in control of what you learn as an adult. Your success is dependent on you. Thanks to Zoom we are able to offer classes to anyone anywhere. While in-person learning and interaction is often the best, Zoom or other virtual meetings offer a great opportunity to focus on specific details and invite what you are studying in your home or on the go. Be ready to write your own textbook.
Staff: International Friends staff are all volunteers. Their passion is helping people grow and communicate to have a good life in the American community. All staff take classes, study, and apply the best practices in education to speed learning and comfort. We love learning what you need and helping you achieve your specific and individual goals in the best way possible.
Concerns: Please talk to Carolyn Willard (indyintlfriends@gmail.com) with concerns regarding the program. Please talk to your teacher if you have questions about the class.
Materials and Fees: International Friends is grateful to Cornerstone Lutheran Church for providing facility, childcare, and financial support over the years. CLC financial support is covering this year’s program costs. Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks or other materials or amenities as required.
Children: Children are welcome at our meetings. Your little ones are welcome to sit in with you as you study.
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