English Classes - ESOL
Programs are held at local public school facilities or the Chelsea Public Library.
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION ONLY
To ensure that all ESOL students are enrolled in appropriate level classes, we assess potential students' verbal and written skills at the time of registration. Please anticipate the process to take approximately 30 minutes.
Locations: Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street & Chelsea Public Library.
Rosetta Stone Computer Lab - English for all Levels*
Mon & Wed 6-7pm Feb 6-Apr 12 $40
English students of all levels who need a flexible schedule or additional practice. A technology-based approach to English learning using the immersion method. Students receive a temporary license to access the program from any computer, smartphone or tablet*. Students have access to the online program until 5/5/2023. *Students simultaneously enrolled in an ESOL class: $25
Instructor: Maritza Cole
Location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
English for Spanish Speakers - Participants with no English skills
Group A Mon & Wed 6-8 pm Feb 6-Apr 12 $40
Group B Fri 6-8 pm Feb 3-Mar 31 $40
Group C Sat 2-4 pm Feb 4-Apr 1 $40
For Spanish speakers. Slowly immerse yourself into an English language program. Learn the fundamentals of English grammar and basic reading, writing and speaking skills. Participants should continue to ESOL - Beginner.
Instructors: Maritza Cole, Yolanda Gonzales
Location: Williams Building
ESOL Beginner - Participants with limited English skills
Group A* Mon & Wed 6-8pm Feb 6-Apr 12 $40
Group B Tues & Fri 6:30-8:30pm Feb 7-Mar 31 $40
Location: Williams Building *includes Rosetta Stone Lab
Group C Tues & Thurs 10am-12pm Feb 7-Apr 13 $40
Location: Chelsea Public Library, 569 Broadway
Learn basic grammar skills, sentence structure, reading skills, and pronunciation. Apply grammar in reading and writing exercises.
Instructors: Maritza Cole, Yolanda Gonzales, Aysen Kilitcioglu
ESOL Intermediate - Participants with some English skills
Group A* Mon & Wed 6-8pm Feb 6-Apr 12 $40
Group B Thurs 6-8pm Feb 9-Apr 13 $40
Improve grammar skills using idioms and pronunciation. Apply grammar in reading and writing exercises.
Instructors: Aysen Kilitcioglu, Marlene Romero Location: Williams Building
*includes Rosetta Stone Lab
ESOL Advanced - Participants with good English skills
Group A Tues & Thurs 6-8 pm Feb 7-Apr 13 $40
Practice advanced conversation and build a strong vocabulary using real-life scenarios. Writing exercises focus on compound sentences.
Instructor: Greg Deyermenjian Location: Williams Building
ESOL Advanced Reading & Writing - Participants with good English skills
Fridays 6-8pm Feb 3-Mar 31 $40
Improve reading and writing skills through comprehension and grammar exercises. An excellent course for those who are planning to attend college or enter the workforce.
Instructor: Maritza Cole Location: Williams Building
Chelsea English Language Program, managed by the Community Schools Program, receives funding from the City of Chelsea with funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Housing and Community Development, Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG).