2026 PVLA Classes

 
A new semester (and year!) is upon us, which means there are some changes to the PVLA class schedule. Below, you will find a listing of our current class offerings, times, and location.

Unless specified, classes are held at the Family Resource Center:
3020 18th St, Suite 4
Columbus, NE

For more information, please call 402-562-1463 or send an email to pvlacolumbusne @ yahoo.com (don’t forget to remove the spaces!)

Citizenship Classes

Citizenship classes at the PVLA cover civics, N-400 vocabulary, interview preparation, and reading and writing for the U.S. naturalization test. Civics lessons are taught in order and repeated on a continuous loop, with focused lessons inserted as needed for students with upcoming tests.

Students may enter class at any point and continue indefinitely. Students need to understand basic English to get the most out of this class.

Classes are available year-round, with two class times available:

• Mondays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
• Saturdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
• Held at Saint John's Lutheran Church
  821 Denver St.
  Schuyler, NE 68661

Book Club

Looking for a way to improve your English in an entertaining and educational way? Join the Book Club!

The Book Club meets on:

• Mondays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm
• Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm
• Thursdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
• Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
• Held at the Saint John's Lutheran Church
  821 Denver St.
  Schuyler, NE 68661

Conversational English

Want to improve your conversational English speaking skills?

Conversational English classes are offered on:

• Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm
• Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm
• Fridays from 9:00 to 10:00 am and 10:15 to 11:15 am

Integration Class

The goal of the Integration Class is to help transition newcomers to the area into their new community. The class is offered once a week and is 1 hour long. It is designed to provide basic information such as where and how to apply for jobs, how to find doctors and dentists and make appointments, how to navigate the community, and how to open a bank account, among others.

The Integration Class meets on:

• Saturdays 10:00 to 11:00 am
• Held in the Second Floor Conference Room at the Columbus Public Library

Introductory ESL

The Introductory ESL class gives adult students the foundation they need to learn the English language. Once they have the basics, they can then move onto higher level English classes, citizenship classes, or GED classes to obtain the skills and knowledge they need to accomplish their goals.

The 1-hour weekly class is designed to provide basic information such as teaching students the alphabet, numbers, colors, and how to introduce themselves, among others. The classes are centered around 12 lessons, which are taught on a continuous loop throughout the year. Students can join the class at any time.

The Introductory ESL class time is:

• Tuesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 am

Introductory ESL and Integration

This class combines information from the Integration class and the Introductory ESL class into one evening session.

The classes are centered around 12 lessons, which are taught on a continuous loop throughout the year. Students can join the class at any time.

The Integration and Introductory ESL class time is:

• Tuesdays from 5:00 to 8:00 pm

Conversational Spanish

Want to learn Spanish to communicate with clients and members of the community? NO FEE!

Conversational Spanish class times include:

• Tuesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm
• Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm
• Thursdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Employment Skills

The PVLA offers employment skills training to anyone in the community that needs some assistance when applying for a job; whether it’s their first or a better opportunity than the one they currently have. Some of the areas of focus include helping them fill out an application, put together a resume, and prepare for the interview.

The one-on-one training is based on the client’s needs. They let the instructor know what information is necessary to ensure their success, and the instructor tailors lessons to meet those specific, individual needs, taking as much time as necessary to ensure the client feels confident and has the skills and knowledge to apply for the job of their dreams.

Employment Skills Training available by appointment only. Please call 402-562-1463.