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Show PARK CITY, ITAH i r Saturday, april 3, 200 Events Calendar: C2, Crossword: C4, TV Listings: C7. Classifieds: C9 ESL classes O OPPO KT.y IN3 0 T D E S 1: 1 l:-' -V- rirA r J 'set fcuta? ; f ,1- , -f if PHOTO COURTESY OF HOLY CROSS MINISTRIES Holy Cross Ministries has been providing ESL classes at Park City Library for several years. Now, due to renovation of the library, classes will be held at the High School. By CASEY R. BASDEN Of the Record it (iff Learning English as a second language is imperative when trying to build a life in the United States. Being able to communicate efficiently can determine how a person succeeds. Unfortunately, for many obtaining a formal education is too expensive, and, therefore, many are left having to struggle through daily life. The Holy Cross Ministries" English as a second language (ESL) course was established to provide pro-vide low-income individuals with 1 ho opportunity to" study English and function in society by learning how to accomplish standard routines such as grocery shopping or writing a check. Beginning April 13 and continuing through June 17, Holy Cross Ministries will offer ESL classes class-es to anyone looking to improve their English language skills. Holy Cross Ministries also offers support through healthcare, immigration counseling and other outreach opportunities in communities commu-nities throughout Utah. As part oT the ESL program, twice a week students will come together at Park City High School lor a two-hour session that is designed to help participants assimilate in America. Park City resident Melissa Hilton will serve as instructor for the duration of the course. Between 17'and 20 students typically participate in the program, which draws people from various nationalities. Hilton enters the program as a relative newcomer. Last quarter she taught the last two weeks of the class. This quarter, she will act as instructor for related courses. Beginning and intermediate levels of instruction will be available to participants. Registration is held the first day of class. Amalia Baker, a Cuban native and education coordinatorfor Holy Cross Ministries, suggests students arrive half an hour early to register. Tuition is $10 per quarter and includes an educational workbook. However, students are expected to bring their own notebooks and writing utensils to class. The amount of material learned depends on how quickly students absorb the information. According to Baker, "They really want to learn. Some learn faster than others, but most of the time they are applying to learn and ask questions. They really are interested." It is not part of the curriculum to assign homework, but Baker says investing extra study time outside of class is encouraged. "They take the book home to study and are encouraged to ask questions." Because both Hilton and Baker have just begun participating in ESL, Baker does not know what to expect from Hilton as an educator. She does say, "She's really, really nice. She looks like a nice girl - she sounds very exciting." In the past, the Park City Library has provided space and support for the program. Although this has not changed, classes will be located at Park City High School while construction is underway under-way at the library. Once construction has been completed, courses will move back in. According to Barbara Spruill, reference and adult services librarian for Park City Library, "The idea is to move from one language to another. It's to gain English language skills." Baker adds another element by saying, "In reality, this program is for the poor people because they can't afford to go to the university. This is for everybody that wants to learn English from any country." While Baker was living in California, she too took part in classes that aided immigrants in adapting to the American" culture. This experience has helped her to understand the importance of language enhancement. After the fundamentals are learned, students can begin to find better jobs and communicate more efficiently. As a result, the daily living experience becomes more manageable. According to Baker, "They learn about how to form the words, grammar, like how to start to live in this country. Daily life. They learn to do the things that we do." English as a Second Language classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9 p.m. starting April 13 and continuing through June 17. Tuition is $10 for the quarter and includes a workbook. Registration begins April lJ half an hour before class begins. Sessions will be held at Park City High School, 1750 Kearns Blvd. in rooms 102 and 294. 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