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In keeping
with the Catholic Charities' mission, Hogar Immigrant Services began offering
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in 1984. The primary
goal of this program is to offer immigrants a basic knowledge
of English so that they can: (a) improve their ability to advocate
for themselves; (b) enhance their education and employment opportunities
to better provide for their families; (c) pass the Citizenship
Exam -- which requires proficiency in English; (d) become less
isolated and able to participate in the larger community.
The program offers instruction focused on the development of practical daily living skills. Emphasis is placed on survival English competency in the four major skill areas: speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. We offer four levels of instruction to accommodate all our students. We also give citizenship classes at several local sites.
Today, Hogar's ESL Program provides classes at locations in Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas, Dale City, Vienna, and Winchester. Present sites include Churches, Work Sites, a Day Labor Center, Senior Centers, the Hogar Hispano office, and Community Centers.
Classes are organized into two fifteen-week sessions from September to May. We also have a summer session. Classes are held weekdays, weeknights, or on the weekends. Student registration and teacher orientation is held in September after Labor Day. Classes are scheduled to meet once or twice a week, depending on the site. No documentation is necessary and we welcome all adults.
