Services

The English as a second language program at the Esperanza Center is unique because we have flexible class schedules for volunteers and students. Our informal, drop-in sessions offer small-group and one-on-one teaching and our formal courses provide structured, leveled classes by semester. We also have a media lab allowing our clients to learn English through technology.

Informal class sessions, daily, by semester

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Formal classes, by level of English proficiency, by semester

Levels: Low Beginner, High Beginner, and Intermediate
Class schedule changes by semester

Computer classes, by semester

• Tuesday 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Citizenship Classes

The Esperanza Center is now holding free Citizenship Classes to help permanent residents become U.S. citizens. We started our first class this past Fall and are continuing with more classes this Spring. These classes are being offered through a partnership with Baltimore City Community College and are taught by professional ESOL teachers.
The classes have rolling admission, so a student can enter at any time during the session and then continue as they like, into the next ongoing sessions. We have students from all over the world. The students study U.S. History and Government, plus have mock interviews, all in preparation for the 3 types of examinations they have to pass.

Classes are offered every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

We are very happy to be able to offer this wonderful service!

Interested in Being a Volunteer-Teacher?

No Spanish required

   • Teach English informally in small groups
   • Help our students improve speaking and listening skills
   • Use the media lab to teach English or computer literacy
   • Other volunteer projects possible, according to program need and/or volunteer interest
   • Internships encouraged in both teaching and program administration

We offer training three times a year for all of our volunteers to help prepare them for teaching in the ESL program. Please join the Spring 2012 Volunteer-Teachers Training.
Please print the following documents:

1. Volunteer Application
2. ESL Commitment Form
3. PowerPoint Presentation
4. Lesson Plan Template
5. Volunteer Information Handout

For more information please call Diana Siemer at 443-825-3425 or email dsiemer@cc-md.org