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Adult immigrants with limited English proficiency
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Our 5 levels of free English classes will teach you the language and skills needed for your everyday life, your job/career, and college. We have morning and evening classes.
What You Will Learn
- Levels 0-3: basic English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills to help you succeed in everyday life, at work, or in school
- Level 4: English, communication, and other skills that you need to get a better job, enter a job training program, and/or get ready for college
Includes:
- Educational and career advising
- One-on-one tutoring (optional; dependent on volunteer availability)
Requirements:
- Must attend all 3 days of class
- Complete an application online
- Complete placement tests and interviews: English reading and writing, English speaking
Cost: Free!
Program is Offered In
English
Program Hours per Week
10
Program Duration
32 weeks
Rolling Admission
Yes
Program Start Dates
Students may join the classes in September, January, or April.
Sample Schedule
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00am-12:30pm or 6:00pm-8:30pm | ESOL class w/embedded Job Readiness & case mgt | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Flexible | ESOL asynchronous instruction/homework | ✓ | ✓ |
Other Schedule Information
ESOL for College and Career Readiness classes run only September - June, there are no classes in July or August.
Students may join the classes in September, January, or April.
There are 2 class times available: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM or 6:00 PM-8:30 PM.
Tuesday and Wednesday class is required in-person and Thursday class is required on Zoom.
There are 2.5 hours of homework/asynchronous instruction to be completed by students each week.
Program Requirements
Adult immigrant with limited English proficiency | Complete an application online | Complete placement tests and interviews: English reading and writing, English speaking | Must attend all 3 days of class
Program is CORI-friendly?
Yes
Anticipated outcomes
Employment/Promotion | Basic skills gain
Participant Supports
| Participant Support Category | All partipants | As needed |
|---|---|---|
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| Books/Supplies | ✓ |
Location
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38 Ash Street Boston, MA 02111
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1458 Hancock Street suite 306, Quincy, MA 02169, USA
Public Transit Information
Boston site: Closest transit stop is Tufts Medical Center on the Orange and Silver Lines.
Quincy site: Closest transit stop is Quincy Center on the Red Line and Middleboro/Lakeville, Kingston, and Greenbush Commuter Rail Lines
Phone Number
617-249-2995
Program Contact
Fred Bennett