The ESL program at JFS is more than a language training curriculum. It is also designed to provide students with social, cultural, and practical skills.

We offer classes for international adults who want to improve their English language skills.

• Beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes

• Work-related English skills for advanced speakers

• Emphasis on literacy, life skills, and communicating in spoken English.

• Integrated language skills, including pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and writing

In addition to computer training, resume writing, and interview practice, classes regularly include workshops and field skills to help students adjust to their new community and to life in the U.S.

A group of dedicated volunteers supplement the teaching curriculum, offering one-on-one conversation practice and additional classes for reading and discussion.

WISE at the J is a congregate meal program that takes place at the JCC and is organized by Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County. Currently, the program takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

During the program, we serve a delicious and nutritious lunch. Lunch is served at 12pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, and at 12:30pm on Mondays and typically includes a main course, soup, salad, fruit and a desert. After lunch, there is always a fun program.

Join the Lior Project for a virtual watch party (11/28) and a panel discussion (12/1) for “Orchestrating Change”, a documentary film about the world’s only orchestra for people living with mental illness.