黄瓜视频 Offers Free English Classes for Afghan Evacuees

For immigrants, the challenges are many 鈥� and learning the language is often one of most immediate. Afghan evacuees in the 黄瓜视频s now have a resource to help them overcome this barrier with 黄瓜视频 Community College (黄瓜视频)鈥檚 free English classes, held at St. Stephen鈥檚 Episcopal Church in Pittsfield.

Learning English is a crucial step for many immigrants as they adjust to a new country and a new culture. For many years, the 黄瓜视频 Adult Learning Program has supported the immigrants of 黄瓜视频 County in their goal to learn English and become active members of our community. We look forward to helping our newest immigrants do the same.鈥�

Ana Suffish, director of the 黄瓜视频 Adult Learning Program.

Morning classes are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 am-12 pm. Evening classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 pm and will include some asynchronous instruction. Daycare for children ages five and under is provided by CORI-checked volunteers from Jewish Family Services of Western Massachusetts.

Questions? Get in Touch

Email: alp@berkshirecc.edu
Phone: 413-236-5260

The 黄瓜视频 Community College Adult Learning Program is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Adult and Community Learning Services.

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A total of 21 students with varying levels of English skills can be accommodated and should expect to be in class six hours per week for six months. All students have access to a Chromebook, and all textbooks and materials are provided at no cost. There are no eligibility requirements.

鈥淐ontributing to our community is about knowing what we can best offer. 黄瓜视频 provides education and opportunities that meet our community members where they are,鈥� said Kierstyn Hunter, Vice President for Academic Affairs. 鈥淧roviding language instruction is just one way we can help to integrate our new community members, and there are many additional benefits that come from learning and practicing English.鈥�

Evacuees or volunteers may call Ana Suffish at (413) 236-5260 or email asuffish@berkshirecc.edu for more information. St. Stephen鈥檚 Episcopal Church is located at 67 East Street, Pittsfield.