Classes
La Colaborativa has created computer courses within the Workforce Development Department to assist community members in
learning basic computer skills for the workforce. The ESOL program is centered around the needs of the community and will
continue to adapt and change in accordance with those needs.
Core Competency #1: Know Your Device
Core Competency #2: Chrome Web Browser and Google Search Engine
Core Competency #3: Gmail
Core Competency #4: Platform for Distance Learning”
ESOL Classes
La Colaborativa offers free, in-person English (or ESOL) courses for our community members. Our classes are culturally relevant
and focus on English language skills for the workplace and economic advancement. Each course has contextualized vocabulary for
specific industries in order to prepare students for the current job market. We also offer one course for individuals who have newly
arrived in our community.
La Colaborativa’s ESOL courses encourage students to make connections between their own culture, their everyday lives, and what
they are learning in class.
Students will finish the course with a basic understanding of English grammar and a widened English vocabulary.
Courses are eight weeks long, twice a week. Community members need a referral from the Economic Development Department to
participate in the ESOL program.
ESOL—Basic English Class
Topics, Competencies/Life Skills, and Grammar Points
Week One—Greetings & Introductions, Numbers 0-20, Alphabet Class 2—Personal Information
Week Two—Time & Calendar, Numbers 21-100 Class 4—Daily Activities
Week Three—Money
Week Four—Clothing and Shopping Class 8—Food
Week Five—Review
Week Six— Location and Directions Class 11—Parts of the Body and Health
Week Seven —Renting an Apartment and Finding Housing
Week Eight– Review, post-test, course evaluation