No fees! All English as a Second Language classes at Petaluma Adult School are free!
For more information please contact Catherine Crotty or Laine Gen for the citizenship courses at 707.778.4633.
Free parking and childcare!
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES
We offer Beginner and Intermediate English classes in person. If you need online or Advanced classes, please contact Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC).
ESL classes will begin January 22 and end May 23, 2024.
Daytime classes meet Monday to Thursday, 8:45-11:45 am.
Evening classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 pm.
Free parking and free child care are available at McDowell School, 421 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma 94954.
Books are optional and available to purchase for $20.
Intro to ESL
This class is for beginners who need to learn letter sounds in English to learn to read.
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For beginners who know the letter sounds but need to communicate in basic situations.
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High beginner class to help you develop confidence in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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Low intermediate class to help learners use past, present and future tense when speaking and writing.
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An academic English class to prepare students to transfer to SRJC classes.
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Citizenship Preparation will begin January 31, 2024 and finish May 8, 2024. The course repeats every fall and spring.
This class is designed for people who can speak, read and write in English and are ready to apply for naturalization. To apply, you need to have your green card for at least 5 years (or a minimum of 3 years if you are married to a U.S. citizen).
The class is on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm, at McDowell School. Free parking and free child care are available.
Email Laine Gen for more information. Here is a website about U.S. Citizenship Preparation with resources to help you study at home.
Please note, only the following people can do the Citizenship interview in their native language:
-If you are 50-54 years old and have had a green card for 20 years or more, OR
-you are 55 or older and have had a green card for 15 years or more.
If you meet these requirements and would like to take a class in Spanish, please contact Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa at 707.308.4769.
Citizenship Preparation
Learn about the application for naturalization process and prepare for your USCIS interview. You will study U.S. History and Government, practice speaking and writing and build your confidence and skills to pass your USCIS interview.
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