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ENGLISH AND ADULT LITERACY

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Meet Alejandro, an ELL participant since 2016
and his teacher Ron.

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Learn about our Norwalk Community College collaboration.

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Census data indicate that most new immigrants lack English language skills, a fact that hinders their integration into the community and creates a critical issue as they seek living wage employment.

English Language Learning instruction (ELL) is one of the main programs at B1C. We offer 4 levels of ELL, from beginner to conversational, and also provide English and Spanish literacy for adults who would like to learn to read/write, and English practice for the US Citizenship test. Dedicated volunteers provide all English language instruction at the center. 

Adults wishing to take our ELL classes should come to the center 30 minutes before the first class to register and take an exam for ELL level placement. After attending 20 sessions, students’ English language skills are reassessed, and they may move up one or more levels.

We also offer tutoring sessions where students can work in smaller groups on specific subjects. 

HOW IT WORKS

1.

Come to our center for an
English language test.

2.

Attend classes at your level
or tutoring sessions.

3.

We will re-test your ELL level
after 20 lessons.

Class Schedule

Monday

  • English Class, Drop-in

    -

    B1C at Yerwood Center

  • English Tutoring

    -

    B1C at Yerwood Center

  • English Class, Drop-in

    -

    B1C at Yerwood Center

Tuesday

  • English Class, Drop-in

    -

    B1C at Yerwood Center

  • English Classes, Registered

    -

    417 Shippan Ave

  • English Tutoring

    -

    B1C at Yerwood Center

  • English Class, Drop-in

    -

    B1C at Yerwood Center

Wednesday

  • English Class, Drop-in

    -

    B1C at Yerwood Center

  • English Tutoring

    -

    B1C at Yerwood Center

  • English Class, Drop-in

    -

    B1C at Yerwood Center

Thursday

  • English Class, Drop-in

    -

    B1C at Yerwood Center

  • English Classes, Registered

    -

    417 Shippan Ave

  • English Tutoring

    -

    B1C at Yerwood Center

  • English Class, Drop-in

    -

    B1C at Yerwood Center

Friday

  • English Class, Drop-in

    -

    B1C at Yerwood Center

  • English Classes, Registered

    -

    417 Shippan Ave

  • English Tutoring

    -

    B1C at Yerwood Center

Saturday

  • Citizenship Class

    -

    417 Shippan Ave

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Building One Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

• Annual Report 2024

• Form 990

• Audited Financial Statements 2024

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Weather Closure Notice:
Due to inclement weather, our office will be closed on Sunday,
January 25, and Monday, January 26. This closure includes
the warming center.
The office and warming center will reopen on Tuesday, January
27, at 12:00 PM.
Please stay safe, and thank you for your understanding.

Aviso de Cierre por Clima:
Debido a las condiciones climáticas adversas, nuestra oficina
estará cerrada el domingo 25 de enero y el lunes 26 de enero.
Este cierre incluye el centro de calentamiento.
La oficina y el centro de calentamiento reabrirán el martes 27
de enero a las 12:00 PM.
Por favor, manténgase seguro/a y gracias por su comprensión.

Avi Fèmti Akòz Move Tan:
Akòz move kondisyon metewolojik, biwo nou an ap fèmen
dimanch 25 janvye ak lendi 26 janvye. Sa gen ladan l sant
chofaj la.
Biwo a ak sant chofaj la ap relouvri madi 27 janvye a a 12:00
PM.
Tanpri rete an sekirite, epi mèsi pou konpreyansyon nou.

Weather Closure Notice:
Due to inclement weather, our office will be closed on Sunday, January 25, and Monday,
January 26. This closure includes the warming center.
The office and warming center will reopen on Tuesday, January 27, at 12:00 PM.
Please stay safe, and thank you for your understanding.

Aviso de Cierre por Clima:
Debido a las condiciones climáticas adversas, nuestra oficina estará cerrada el domingo 25
de enero y el lunes 26 de enero. Este cierre incluye el centro de calentamiento.
La oficina y el centro de calentamiento reabrirán el martes 27 de enero a las 12:00 PM.
Por favor, manténgase seguro/a y gracias por su comprensión.

Avi Fèmti Akòz Move Tan:
Akòz move kondisyon metewolojik, biwo nou an ap fèmen dimanch 25 janvye ak lendi 26
janvye. Sa gen ladan l sant chofaj la.
Biwo a ak sant chofaj la ap relouvri madi 27 janvye a a 12:00 PM.
Tanpri rete an sekirite, epi mèsi pou konpreyansyon nou.
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