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English Language Acquisition (ESL)
Learn English at Centro Romero! We offer beginner to advanced (levels 1-6). Our goal is for you to improve your English for life and work. We offer a variety of in person and online classes during four sessions: Fall 1, Fall 2, Winter, Spring. All students must enroll once per school year. Enrolled students with good attendance may continue from one session to the next until the school year ends.
Questions about English Class?
Text or call our student line at 312-884-9442
ENGLISH CLASSES
Free in Summer
Class Levels
Beginner - Basic - Intermediate - Advanced
Enrollment week
Class schedule
Monday - Thursday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monday - Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30AM - 12:30PM
Adult Education Calendar 2024-25
Fall 1 | Aug 19 - Oct 12
- Registration August 19 - While space lasts
- Fall 1 Classes Begin Monday August 19, 2024
- Labor Day NO CLASS Sept 2
- Last day of class Saturday Oct 12
- Fall Break Oct 14 - Oct 19
8 Weeks
Fall 2 | Oct 21 - Dec 14
- Registration Oct 7 - Oct
- Fall 2 Classes Begin Monday October 21, 2024
- Thanksgiving NO CLASS November 27-30
- U.S.A. Elections NO CLASS Nov 5
- Last day of class Saturday Dec 14
- Christmas Break Dec 16-Jan 5
8 Weeks
Winter | Jan 6 - March 1
- Registration Dec 9 - While space lasts
- Winter Classes Begin Monday January 6, 2025
- MLK Jr. Day NO CLASS January 20, 2025
- Last day of class Friday March 1, 2025
- Winter Break Mar 3-Mar 8
8 Weeks
Spring | March 10-May 3
- Registration February 24 - While space lasts
- Spring Classes Begin: Monday March 10, 2025
- Last Day of Class: Friday May 2, 2025
- Easter NO CLASS April 18-April 19
- CPS Spring Break March 24-March 29
8 Weeks
Summer | May 5 - June 19
- Registration April 28 - While space lasts
- Summer Classes Begin Monday May 5, 2025
- Memorial Day NO CLASS May 26, 2025
- Last day of class Friday June 19, 2025
8 Weeks
SI SE PUEDE CELEBRATION
Mini Summer Session: July 7-31, 4 Weeks
English Language Acquisition (ESL)
- Our ESL Curriculum is aligned with the highest state standards, developed by our teachers and the program director. The program offers four basic levels of ESL that range from Preparation for English to High Intermediate ESL
- Each ESL level has a written curriculum which lists appropriate grammar and vocabulary topics in a suggested sequence and details the recommended materials and level-appropriate writing projects. Our sample lesson plans have been created for each level and are readily available and accessible for tutors.
- In addition, the agency has a substantial resource library with all materials labeled for the appropriate ESL level or special topic.
- Our tutors are trained on leading small groups on how to use the curriculum and various resources available. All tutors receive training in the participatory pedagogy of Popular Education, which aims to empower students in their classrooms and by extension, in their communities.