Canal Alliance provides English language development classes to over 1000 students per year. Many of our students return semester after semester, progressing up through the levels.Our classes reflect the range of needs in the community. We have seven different levels of basic English, from beginner to advanced intermediate. Offerings include classes for students with literacy deficits, classes to study workplace English, writing workshops, and GED preparation.
Classes are offered in the morning, afternoon, evening, late evening, and weekends, allowing community members to study at whatever time they have available. Some morning classes and Saturday classes include free child care. We run 15-week courses in the fall and spring, plus an 8-week summer term. We offer more than 25 different classes each term in a variety of locations both inside out outside the Canal neighborhood.
Making it all happen is a team of dedicated volunteer teachers and classroom aides. In a year we use nearly 200 volunteers, with 100 to 120 working in any given semester. Most of our volunteers are highly committed to the program, putting great time and energy into the work and returning year after year. Many of our volunteers have received certification as ESL teachers, or are working towards certification; a number have taught professionally; and some were formerly students in our own ESL program.
How do I register for ESL classes?
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(415) 306-0485 Spanish |
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(415) 306-0486 English |
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(415) 306-0490 Vietnamese |
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For additional information about our ESL Program, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , ESL Coordinator/ Economic Development, at (415) 306-0425.
