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                                                                        English as a Second Language

                                                                        ESL Instruction
                                                                        The students of the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program are guided by an instructor to develop a functional command of the English language.  Lessons focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.  Special attention is paid to idioms and everyday expressions.  Curricula have been developed for learners at the basic, intermediate and advanced levels.

                                                                        The EL Civics Program is a subset of the ESL Program, providing language instruction that emphasizes the many benefits and responsibilities associated with citizenship and helps students fully engage in life and community in the United States.


                                                                        ESL Classes and Schedule

                                                                        BRI @ Inner Harbor

                                                                        Monday, Wednesday and Friday


                                                                        BRI @ Esperanza Center

                                                                        Tuesday and Thursday
                                                                        Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday


                                                                        BRI @ Enoch Pratt - Patterson Park Library

                                                                        Tuesday and Thursday


                                                                        BRI @ Enoch Pratt - Southeast Anchor Library

                                                                        Tuesday and Thursday
                                                                        Monday and Wednesday


                                                                        31 S. Calvert Street 4th Floor, 21202
                                                                        (Calvert & Lombard)
                                                                        9am - Noon


                                                                        430 S. Broadway, 21231
                                                                        (Broadway & Eastern)
                                                                        9:30am - Noon
                                                                        1pm - 4pm


                                                                        158 N. Linwood Avenue, 21224
                                                                        (Linwood & E. Fayette)
                                                                        5pm - 8pm


                                                                        3601 Eastern Avenue, 21224
                                                                        (Eastern & Conklin)
                                                                        10am - 1pm
                                                                        5pm - 8pm
                                                                        31 S. Calvert St., 4th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202