Randolph Community College Schedules English as a Second Language Class at YMCA

Randolph Community College will be adding an English as a Second Language class at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA in August, according to Yacine Kout, coordinator/instructor of ESL classes at RCC.
           
Kout has worked with Patrick O’Hara, general director of the YMCA, to set up the class, which will be held in the Ann and Bill Hoover Community Room. Kout said the location was chosen because of its familiarity to the majority of the community. “We are really appreciative of Patrick’s support in this effort,” said Kout.
           
ESL is a free program for adults whose native language is not English. The classes teach the students to communicate effectively in English for real life situations (job interviews, job applications, filling in medical forms, citizenship tests, etc.). The program also aims at preparing students for diploma granting programs.
           
The ESL class at the YMCA will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Aug. 16. The ESL students will be issued an RCC student ID card for check-in purposes. Students at all levels of ability are welcome in the class; if there is enough response, the class may be split into beginning, intermediate, or advanced levels, said Kout.
           
The YMCA is located at 343 North Carolina Highway 42 North. For more information or to register, call Kout at RCC, 336-633-0368.