ESL Courses

Improve Your English. Improve Your Future.

Achieve your personal and professional goals with the Somali Bantu Association of America’s (SBAoA) English as a Second Language (ESL) program.

Program Overview

SBAoA offers seven levels of ESL instruction, available:

• Online (virtual classes)
• In-person (at our location)

We offer morning, noon, and evening classes. Our comprehensive program includes:

• Citizenship classes
• Workplace ESL
• Conversation skills
• Computer and digital literacy
• Reading and writing skills

Mission Statement

The Somali Bantu Association of America’s non-credit ESL program provides students with diverse learning opportunities to achieve English language proficiency and attain personal, academic, vocational, and civic goals.

What Can I Expect?

Succeed in learning English or prepare for citizenship with our courses:

• General ESL: Seven levels of instruction covering listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar development. Intensive 8-week terms enable rapid progress.
• Conversation Skills: Beginner and intermediate classes foster listening and speaking skills in a supportive environment.
• Reading & Writing Skills: Beginner and intermediate classes enhance students’ reading and writing abilities.
• Workplace ESL: Improve workplace communication skills, including:
  • Interpreting informational texts
  • Writing job-related documents (resumes, etc.)
  • Responding to interview questions
• Citizenship: A 48-hour, open-entry class with personalized instruction, individualized assignments, and free resources such as:
  • Computer access
  • Instructional videos
  • Study packets

Program Eligibility and Fees

• Free for refugees with less than 5 years of residency in the United States.
• Low-cost for refugees with more than 5 years of residency in the United States.

Join our ESL program today and take the first step toward achieving your goals!