English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Adult Education ESOL Classes

Those whose first language is not English can pursue their education through ESOL classes offered through the Asian Center of Catholic Charities North, El Centro del Cardenal, the Haitian Multi-Service Center, and Catholic Charities South. With the goal of empowering adults by increasing their employment opportunities and self-sufficiency, the ESOL classes include practical, dynamic instruction.

For more information about ESOL classes, call:
Asian Center, Catholic Charities North - 781-593-2312
El Centro del Cardenal - 617-542-9292
Haitian Multi-Service Center - 617-506-6600
Catholic Charities South - 508-587-0815

English for Employment

El Centro del Cardenal’s English for Employment program (EFE) serves Latino and other minority clients referred to the ESOL/EFE program whose limited English and lack of job readiness skills serve as barriers to job training and placement. The program provides an integrated delivery of services incorporating ESOL instruction, computer instruction, and counseling/case management. The goal of the program is to help transition participants into employment or employment training. The curriculum, which is designed by classroom teachers at El Centro, contains a comprehensive introduction to the workplace. Students learn skills necessary to gain meaningful employment or entry into a job training program such as networking skills, interviewing skills, resume writing, basic computer skills, and more.

The English for Employment program is a program of Catholic Charities El Centro del Cardenal. For more information, call 617-542-9292.