Adult Education Programs
In accordance with our mission, AFAB-KAFANM's Adult Education and Training programs provide individuals the fundamental skills necessary to secure gainful employment and better integrate themselves into society. Through developing language and computer skills, as well as economic proficiency, participants gain tools they can use to change their lives in positive ways.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes
Students in AFAB's ESOL classes develop their English language skills to more effectively function in everyday situations they encounter outside the classroom. The focus of the curriculum is the development of all four areas of language proficiency: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students are encouraged to participate in curriculum content and development. Students are placed in one of 4 levels (ESOL Literacy, ESOL 1, 2, or 3) according to their results on a placement test given at the beginning of the session.
ESOL Courses
Morning ESOL (MESOL-all levels):
Tuesdays & Thursdays;
9:00-12:00 AM
Night ESOL (NESOL-all levels):
Tuesdays & Thursdays;
6:00-9:00 PM
Literacy Classes (English and Haitian Creole)
Literacy in one's own language facilitates the learning of a second language. For this reason, AFAB requires students who do not know how to read or write to enroll in the native language literacy class before registering for ESOL courses. In the literacy class, students develop their reading and writing skills in Haitian Creole, to attain proficiency in all aspects of the language. Students also work to develop skills and knowledge in other areas that will help them on their path towards self-sufficiency and independence in their daily lives.
"Si je w yo femen, AFAB ap louvri yo"
"If your eyes are closed, AFAB will open them" - Literacy participant
Literacy Courses
Level 1:
Mondays & Wednesdays
3:00-6:00 PM
Level 2:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
3:00-6:00 PM
Computer Training
Every year, AFAB offers a basic computer course, to help adults become more familiar and comfortable with this technology, in order to use it in a productive way.
Economic Literacy
Offered 2 times a year, AFAB's Economic Literacy Training workshops aim to give participants a greater knowledge and understanding of finances and financial issues that affect them in their daily lives, in an effort to help them attain greater financial independence and confidence. Topics covered in these workshops include:
- Personal finance: education, career planning, budgeting, savings, taxes, credit and homeownership
- Macroeconomics
- Investment: Bank accounts, savings bonds, mutual funds, and the stock market
Computer & Economic Literacy Training
AFAB offers these training workshops
1-2 times per year.
For more information about any of these programs, and to register, please contact AFAB at 617-287-0096. A small financial contribution is encouraged for participation in AFAB's Adult Education programs.
Radio Program
Every 3rd Sunday on 88.1 FM, 8:00 AM -10:00 AM
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