Overview of Program
Students from all over the world learn English language skills through speaking, listening, reading and writing in our English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. All area residents who are over 18 years old and need to improve their English language skills are welcome to attend. Refugees, immigrants and visitors to the United States connect and support each other as they learn English. Classes are free of charge and organized by level of ability. Classes are offered all year long; program enrollment takes place at specified intervals.
School Year Schedule 2023-2024
Monday
5:30pm Bethany’s ABE Night class (Second Start)
Focus on the humanities
Wednesday
5:30pm Randy’s ABE Night class (*HyFlex- at SS or remote)
Focus on math only
Tuesday + Thursday
9:00am Kara + Mary’s Beginner ESL class (Hybrid)
- Tuesday remote
- Thursday at the City Wide Concord Community Ctr. (room 2)
9:00am Charlotte’s ABE class (Remote)
10:00am Claudine’s Intermediate ESL class (Remote)
7:00pm Fran’s Intermediate ESL class (Remote)
7:00pm Claudine’s Beginner ESL class (Remote)
7:00pm Susan’s Advanced ESL class (Remote)
Once a week
11:00-12:00 Conversation class with volunteers- Tuesday only
Room 4 at the City Wide Community Center
11:00-12:00 Get Ready for Citizenship- Thursdays only
Room 4 at the City Wide Community Center
How to Enroll
Registration takes place each month, during the day and at night. Students are required to attend an ESL Orientation Meeting to complete a registration form, meet with the program advisor and take an English test for class placement. Preregistration is required. Please check out the ESL Orientation schedule and use the Contact Us Form to sign up for registration.
Important Dates
Contact Us About ESOL
Contact
Inquiries will be received by Vigdis Dunn, Second Start Student Advisor.
Phone: (603) 228-1341, extension 4208