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ESL Initiative - Jericho Road Community Health Center

233 West Ferry Street, Buffalo, NY 14213

Eligibility

Most classes are geared towards beginner-level English language learners with limited educational background or first language literacy, focusing on those who face barriers to accessing English language instruction, whether they have a physical disability, stay at home with young children, or are elderly. Service Area: City of Buffalo.

Hours

Vary call for information.
(716) 348-3000

Voice - Main Phone

(716) 348-3000

Voice - Jericho Road - West Ferry Office

www.jrchc.org/programs/english-second-language/

Application process

Call or email. Referrals require name, contact info, availability, language, and approximate English level.

Fees

Free.

Service area

14223, NY
14224, NY
14264, NY
14207, NY
14203, NY
14214, NY
14221, NY
14204, NY
14216, NY
14201, NY
14267, NY
14226, NY
14272, NY
14263, NY
14225, NY
14206, NY
14260, NY
14273, NY
14220, NY
14219, NY
14241, NY
14269, NY
14205, NY
14212, NY
14222, NY
14210, NY
14227, NY
14217, NY
14215, NY
14213, NY
14228, NY
14240, NY
14265, NY
14276, NY
14211, NY
14218, NY
14208, NY
14231, NY
14261, NY
14209, NY
14233, NY
14280, NY
14202, NY
14270, NY

Description

Provides language support through practical, conversational English language instruction at accessible times and locations, including the Hope Refugee Drop-In Center and local libraries. Small learning groups are also hosted at students' homes, co-taught by a pair of volunteers. Classes take place multiple times a week and cover a number of conversational, English "life skills" topics identified by the students themselves. Citizenship and literacy classes are offered for individuals who cannot read and write in their first language or in English.

Data provided by

211 Western New York

Providing organization

Jericho Road Community Health Center