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Refugee & Immigrant Community Services (RICS) – English Language Training (ELT)
The English Language Training (ELT) program provides English as a second language (ESL) and employment-based English classes to all recently arrived refugees, asylees, and other immigrants. The classes are designed for individuals who know little or no English and cover "survival" topics such as transportation, housing, and health care, as well as American job culture and expectations, job opportunities, filling out job applications, and interviewing skills. Sessions at 4411 North Ravenswood Avenue are offered daily for two levels (three if there is sufficient demand): beginning and intermediate. At 5551 West Belmont Avenue, there are three levels offered daily in the morning, afternoon, and evening. A bilingual conversation class also takes place on a weekly basis.
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| Referral and Intake: | Requires intake and assessment of English language abilities to be completed. |
| Contact Information: | Phone: 773.728.5960 |
| Address: | 5551 West Belmont Avenue 4411 North Ravenswood Avenue |
| Directions: |
4411 North Ravenswood is less than a block away from the Montrose CTA Brown Line stop and the #78 Montrose bus. Street parking is available. Civics classes are held at the Pan-African Association, located at 6163 North Broadway. The Granville CTA Red Line stop is one block east of the site, and the #36 Broadway bus stops right in front of the site. Street parking is available. |
| Hours: | Please call ahead to schedule an appointment. Business hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Class Times:
Classes run on a quarterly basis. Registration for Classes is open entry at 4411 North Ravenswood. Registration for Classes at 5551 West Belmont is open until halfway through the quarter. |
| Languages: | Languages spoken by staff: English, Spanish, French Services provided in the following languages: English With advanced notice, Heartland Alliance services can be provided in more than 35 different languages. |
| Appointments: | This program takes appointments. Appointments are required to receive services. Please call ahead of time to ensure appointment availability. |
| Walk In Accepted: | This program does not accept walk-ins. |
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