
The purpose of the English as a Second Language (ESL) program is to
help eligible students improve
all
aspects of their English language proficiency - speaking, listening, reading
and writing skills.
English
must become a tool that students use to build self-sufficiency and to become
integrated into the
mainstream
of American life.

The ESL classes offer a great opportunity to practice
conversational English in a variety of contexts:
work,
money matters, family life, healthcare, education, transportation,
entertainment, etc. Grammar structures
are
incorporated into lesson activities. The NWA provides books and learning
materials to participants to help
them
learn new vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and increase their knowledge of
American
history, geography, culture, and literature.

The classes have been running successfully since the early 1980’s. In the time of
pandemic, classes
are
conducted weekday evenings from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
remotely
via
Zoom and Skype. We operate classes on managed enrollment bases as of now.
One-on-one
or
small group instruction is available upon individual request (call New World
Association for the details).
Before starting the class, students have to take the placement test.
The
results of the test determine the appropriate instructional level for each
student in the ESL program.
To
schedule the placement test call Irina Sapiro at 215-856-7316.
As a participant in the ESL classes, you will be expected to: take a placement test;
set
educational, career/employment and/or civics goals; get at least 50 hours of
instruction; take the posttest;
and
report your goal(s) achievement.
