English as a Second Language

Practice and learn.

Tea & Talk

Wednesdays, June 9, July 14, August 11, 2–3 p.m. / Zoom

Improve your conversation skills at this monthly group. For ESL adults; children welcome.

Bilingual Book Discussion Leyendo juntos “La Casa en Mango Street”

Wednesday, July 14, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Este programa es en Español e Inglés.

This is a Bilingual program in Spanish and English. Join other Spanish speakers and students to discuss The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Acompáñanos para conversar sobre el maravilloso libro de la escritora Sandra Cisneros, La Casa en Mango Street. Una fabulosa oportunidad para quienes leen en Español ya sea porque es su lenguaje nativo o lo están aprendiendo. Si has leído el libro en Inglés y te sientes a gusto atendiendo a una discusión bilingüe, ¡también puedes participar!

Preparing for Citizenship

Citizenship Preparation Class

Tuesdays, 1–2:30 p.m. / Zoom June 1, 8, 15, 22 29; July 6, 13, 27; August 3, 10

Interested in becoming a United States citizen? Register for this 11-week Citizenship Preparation class, held on Zoom, and taught by HIAS Immigration and Citizenship staff. If you are scheduled for a naturalization interview with USCIS on/before August 10, 2021, please contact Elana Boiskin at 847-745-5405 or ElanaBoiskin@JCFS.org before registering.

Citizenship Interview Practice

Wednesdays, June 16, July 21, August 18, 7–9 p.m. Zoom

Sign up for a 30-minute time slot to practice the interview portion of your citizenship test. This service is provided in partnership with HIAS Immigration & Citizenship.