Weekly
January 28 - April 10
Days
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Time
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Classes
Beginner and Intermediate
This course is for students with basic computer skills and knowledge. It is open to both beginner and intermediate students. Don’t worry if you don’t know—there will be a test on the first day to ensure correct class placement!
Beginner
This course is for students with little or no exposure to English.
Intermediate
The course is for students with basic English skills ready to move to the next level.
Please note that all programs are in Spanish unless otherwise specified.
Complimentary for Napa County farmworkers. This private event is for registered farmworkers only.
Summary
Learning language and literacy skills is empowering. With every new word and conversation, confidence grows – opening doors to both professional opportunities and personal growth. This semester-long course is designed specifically for Napa County farmworkers with a focus on building English proficiency in grammar, reading, writing, and conversational workplace communication using job-specific vocabulary for the vineyards. Gaining strong English skills also allows students to communicate effectively with teachers, doctors, and other professionals within the community.
Impact
English literacy programs continue to be the number one student request year after year. The importance of gaining English language skills cannot be overstated, and this course provides a foundational component to achieving professional and personal success. Surveys from the 2023 English Literacy classes showed that 89% of participants stated they will use the skills to do their job better, 89% anticipate gaining more responsibility at work, and 82% anticipate a pay raise.
Past Student Testimonials
“The English classes were a great benefit, and the opportunity to learn English was good personally and for my job. I see a better future for myself by being able to communicate in English, and I learned a lot throughout the four-month course. I look forward to continuing to the more advanced classes next year.”
“Thank everyone who made it possible for us to have these classes. My English is not very good, but I am still learning. Being here over these weeks has helped me a lot. I knew how to speak a bit, but I didn’t know how to read and write. Now I can read and write better. I recommend everyone attend these classes; it’s a good opportunity, and there is always something good to learn.”