Women Helping Women Learn English in Lawrence since 1968.
English Lessons for Women in Lawrence, KS
Small World brings together women from many countries, languages and backgrounds — all with their own reasons for wanting to feel more confident in English.
Maybe you want to speak more at the store, at your child’s school, at work or with your neighbors. Maybe you simply want a place where you can practice English without feeling embarrassed when you make a mistake.
Here, you can learn at your own pace, ask questions and feel comfortable being exactly where you are.
You come to practice English. Along the way, you may also find confidence, friendship and a community that feels like yours.
What happens at small world
English is only part of the story
01
Learn
Practice English that helps you communicate more comfortably in everyday life.
02
Speak
Have real conversations in a friendly place where making mistakes is part of learning.
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Connect
Meet women from different countries who are also building a life in Lawrence.
04
Discover
Learn more about your community, local resources and life in the United States.
40+
Students every semester
20+
countries represented
Since 1968
helping women feel confident with English
Words From Our Students
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Before Small World, I was nervous about speaking English because I was afraid of making mistakes. Here, I feel comfortable practicing, asking questions and trying again.
Zoryana
Student since 2019, Russia
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Small World has helped me feel more confident using English in everyday life, talking with people, asking questions and doing things on my own.
Mami
Student since 2024, Japan
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I came because I wanted to improve my English, but I found much more than a class. I met women from different countries, made friends and started to feel more connected to Lawrence.
Esther
Student since 2023, Cuba
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you’re ready to join a class or want to help another woman feel more at home in Lawrence, there’s a place for you at Small World.
