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ESOL Program

Classes and Registration

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Professional teachers lead English language classes for vocabular development, pronunciation, grammar, and fluency. Classes meet 3 hours a day, two days a week. Class cycles operate from July to early September (summer, 6 to 8 weeks); late September to mid-December (fall, 12 weeks); January to March (winter, 10 weeks); and April to early June (spring, 10 weeks).

Most classes are held at the Program’s offices at 3501 N. Charles Street, in the lower level of the University Baptist Church; directions can be found here. Our Govans satellite annex is at 5710 Bellona Avenue, next to the Enoch Pratt Free Library Govans branch.

Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, and "American Culture" groups meet 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. two days a week (Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday).

NOTE: We will be operating with a modified schedule during the summer 2010 cycle; please call for details.

You can reach the program at (410) 261-3524 for more information, or download our latest recruitment flyer here.

Registration

  • ESOL class registration is usually the Monday and Tuesday the week before classes begin, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. both days. Please see the flyer for more information.
  • Beginning, Intermediate or American Culture classes are free, and no documentation is required.

Class Descriptions

  • The Beginning class is designed to teach learners basic communication skills in English. Basic conversation skills and common words and phrases will be emphasized. Pronouns, the simple present and simple past of regular verbs, progressive forms, and common irregular verbs are taught.
  • The Intermediate level class is intended for learners who already know basic English vocabulary and grammar. It emphasizes “survival” and conversation skills. Improving everyday vocabulary is stressed, such as words for shopping and getting around town. The ability to understand and use sentences in the present, past, and future verb tenses is also emphasized.
  • The Advanced class is designed for learners who can take part in higher level social and work conversations with little difficulty. This level works on increased fluency and comprehension, as well as advanced grammar and idioms. The learners learn skills to help them participate more easily in day-to-day and work life in the USA.
  • The American Culture class is intended for intermediate and advanced level learners who are long-term residents of Greater Homewood and its vicinity. The goal is to help improve their participation in and knowledge of the community through education. Coursework may include readings about and discussions of American culture and government as well as role-plays, simulations, and field trips.

This program is supported by grant funding from Maryland Literacy Works and the U.S. Department of Education.