Education and Training
Details on the English Classes
Language learning for life, work, and opportunity.
8-week English sessions
As a dedicated page within the Education and Training section of ASED GLOBAL, English Classes show how language education can strengthen opportunity, family support, workforce readiness, civic participation, and community resilience.
Placement assessment included
- ESL, ESOL, and EFL course options
- Survival English for everyday life in the United States
- U.S. Citizenship interview preparation for naturalization applicants
- Individual, small-group, and class-based learning options
Core Language Programs
Our English courses are designed for learners who want to communicate more confidently in school, work, family, community, and everyday life. All learners begin with a placement assessment so they can join the course level that best matches their current English ability and goals.
Language Instruction
ESL – English as a Second Language
For learners living, working, or studying in an English-speaking environment who need practical English for daily life, employment, school, and community participation.
- Speaking and listening practice
- Grammar and vocabulary
- Workplace and community English
ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages
For multilingual learners from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds who need supportive English instruction with language, literacy, and confidence-building.
- Literacy and communication support
- Small-group practice
- Learner-centered instruction
EFL – English as a Foreign Language
For learners developing English for academic, professional, travel, or global communication purposes, including learners outside a primarily English-speaking setting.
- Conversational and academic English
- Fluency-focused instruction
- Culturally responsive learning
Survival English
Survival English supports learners who need practical language for daily life in the United States. This course focuses on real-world communication that helps learners navigate services, appointments, transportation, school communication, shopping, work expectations, and emergency situations with greater confidence.
Topics covered
- Introducing yourself and sharing basic personal information
- Asking and answering everyday questions
- Making phone calls and appointments
- Going to the doctor, pharmacy, clinic, or community agency
- Using public transportation and asking for directions
- Shopping, banking, and handling basic customer service situations
- Communicating with a child’s school or teacher
- Understanding workplace instructions, schedules, and basic safety language
- Reading signs, notices, forms, text messages, and simple emails
- Practicing emergency language, including how to ask for help
Learning outcomes
- Learners will be able to participate in simple everyday conversations
- Learners will understand common instructions, signs, and service-related language
- Learners will build confidence speaking with service providers, employers, teachers, and neighbors
- Learners will practice real-life dialogues through role plays and guided conversations
U.S. Citizenship Interview Preparation
This course supports naturalization applicants who want structured English practice, civics review, and interview preparation in a respectful learning environment. Learners build familiarity with the interview process, practice answering common questions, and strengthen the communication skills needed to participate with confidence.
This course does not provide legal advice. Learners with legal questions about eligibility, immigration history, or application issues should consult a qualified immigration attorney or accredited legal representative. The Language Institute focuses on language practice, interview confidence, civics knowledge, and communication readiness.
Topics covered
- Overview of the naturalization interview process
- Practice answering personal information questions from the N-400 application
- English speaking and listening practice for the interview
- Reading and writing practice connected to the citizenship exam
- U.S. civics questions and key vocabulary explained in simple language
- Mock interview practice with feedback
- Confidence-building strategies for interview day
- Understanding respectful communication during the interview
Outcomes
- Learners will become more familiar with the naturalization interview format
- Learners will practice speaking clearly and answering common interview questions
- Learners will review civics content and key vocabulary
- Learners will build confidence through repeated mock interview practice
Course Structure
8-Week Session Model
Each Language Institute session lasts 8 weeks and helps learners focus on clear goals, practice consistently, measure progress, and decide whether to continue to the next level or select a specialized course such as Survival English, TOEFL/SAT Preparation, or U.S. Citizenship Interview Preparation.
| Concept | Description | Purpose | Suggested Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placement | Initial oral and/or written assessment before class begins | Place learners at the right level | Individual assessment or consultation |
| Week 1 | Orientation, goals, classroom language, and baseline skill review | Build comfort and clarify expectations | Teacher-led introduction and diagnostic activities |
| Weeks 2-3 | Core vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and guided speaking | Develop foundation and confidence | Lessons, drills, short dialogues, and pair practice |
| Weeks 4-5 | Applied communication and skill expansion | Use English in real-life contexts | Role plays, group tasks, listening practice, short writing |
| Weeks 6-7 | Integrated practice and progress-building activities | Strengthen accuracy, fluency, and independence | Projects, presentations, interviews, or scenario practice |
| Week 8 | Final review, progress check, learner feedback, and next-step recommendation | Measure growth and guide continuation | Assessment, reflection, and advising |
English Levels
| Level | Learner Profile | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner / A1 | Learners with limited English | Greetings, classroom language, simple sentences, everyday vocabulary |
| Elementary / A2 | Learners who can communicate in simple situations | Daily conversations, questions, short messages, workplace and community basics |
| Intermediate / B1 | Learners who can discuss familiar topics | Longer conversations, opinions, short writing, job and school communication |
| Upper-Intermediate / B2 | Learners ready for more complex communication | Academic/workplace English, presentations, test readiness, advanced fluency |
Additional Language Services
Exam Preparation and Language Support
TOEFL & SAT Preparation
Structured test preparation with expert coaching, test-format practice, targeted skill building, and personalized feedback. This service supports learners preparing for academic opportunities, college admission, scholarship pathways, or professional advancement.
- Reading, writing, listening, and speaking strategies
- Practice with test-style questions
- Score improvement planning
- Full-length or section-based practice tests
- Personalized feedback sessions
Translation & Interpretation Support
ASED GLOBAL Language Institute may also support individuals, families, organizations, and community partners with accurate and culturally sensitive translation and interpretation services. These services help bridge communication in educational, community, medical, legal, and professional contexts, when available.
- Written translation services
- Live interpretation support
- English and Haitian Creole support
- French or Spanish support when available
- Culturally responsive communication