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The skills taught in our literacy, ESOL and citizenship classes help new immigrants acquire knowledge for self-sufficiency in the United States. Our approach has a strong focus on conversational English, giving our clients the tools to become civically engaged. In the process, we also provide a pathway for our clients to sustainable and stable employment, since they need English-speaking skills to find work and build their lives in the United States. Overall, the classes give participants the means to self-sufficiency and civic engagement.
Our service model is unique because we target and assist Haitians living in Somerville. Many of our clients come from Clarendon Hill, other Somerville Housing Authority developments, as well as the surrounding communities. We are also finding that non-Haitian immigrants need our services and have adjusted our approach to meet this need. Another of our unique traits is that we are the only local organization providing literacy skills to adults. As a result, we receive student referrals from many local organizations and partners.
Class Schedules*:
Monday
- 10:00AM-12:00PM -----> Creole Literacy Class
05:30PM-07:30PM ----> English Class (Levels 1B, 2B and 3B)
Tuesday
- 10:00AM-12:00PM -----> Creole Literacy Class
- 12:30PM-02:00PM -----> English Tutoring Support
Wednesday
- 10:00AM-11:30AM -----> Citizenship Class
- 11:30AM- 01:00PM -----> English Class (Levels 1A and 2A)
- 02:00PM- 03:00PM -----> English Class (Level 3A)
- 05:30PM- 07:30PM -----> English Class (Levels 1B and 2B)
Thursday
- 10:00AM-11:30AM -----> Citizenship Class
- 11:30AM- 01:00PM -----> English Class (Level 1A and 2A)
- 02:00PM- 03:00PM -----> English Class (Level 3A)
*Level 1A -- Basic
Level 2A -- Intermediate
Level 3A -- Advanced Intermediate
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