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ESL and Literacy Classes
ESL
Learning English is a vital part of successful readjustment. Although
learning a new language can be difficult, free English classes are
available at several sites within the community. All centers have
morning, evening and night classes to fit your schedule. You may enroll
at any time during the school year. To enroll, simply go to one of the
centers listed below. A teacher will assess your English level and then
place you in an appropriate class. Special English classes are available
for Seniors and people with special needs (such as the visually
impaired). Literacy classes and Vocational ESL classes are also
available.
Citizenship
Preparation
IRC offers free citizenship
classes at it's mid-city office on Wednesdays.
Classes are small and personalized. For more information or to enroll,
call 619-641-7510 ext. 250 or stop by the IRC office:
5348 University Avenue, Suite 205
San Diego, CA 92105
Literacy Program
The library's
READ/San Diego program is a free literacy, English as a Second
Language and family literacy instruction service for adults 18 years and
older. Staffed by literacy professionals, READ/San Diego coordinates the
efforts of volunteer reading tutors and cooperates with local adult
schools, community colleges and other literacy education providers in
making and receiving student referrals. Each year, the program assists
more than 1,000 adult students from various backgrounds and learning
levels. To find out more contact READ/San Diego at:
READ/San Diego
5148 Market St.
San Diego, CA 92114-2209
Phone: (619) 527-5475
Email: readstaff@sandiego.gov
Continuing Education
These same centers also provide many other courses in adult education.
Most classes are free and have an open enrollment. There are more than a
thousand classes to choose from and 386 community locations. Classes
include: Adult basic education, Art, Business, Career, Citizenship,
Computers, Cooking, Foreign languages, General Interest, Music,
Parenting, and Physical Education.
Links:
ESL classes at
Continuing
Education
ESL through IRC's
First Things First program
San Diego Council on Literacy program information
READ/San Diego
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