English as a Second Language for Adult Learners
Welcome to the Bayonne Adult
English as a Second Language Program
The 2025 class year has closed, with the 2026 fall classes beginning again in October. We will post a notice for 2026 fall class registration on this website, and at the Bayonne Public Library.
This summer, we are pleased to offer an informal summer school program that focuses on building speaking skills. NO REGISTRATION IS NEEDED, simply show up and join in! Learners need to have some small understanding of English to participate - they do not need to be advanced. Classes will be held on the following schedule:
MONDAY MORNING CLASSES - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
May 4
May 18
June 8
June 22
July 6
July 20
August 10
August 24
THURSDAY EVENING CLASSES - 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
May 7
May 21
June 11
June 25
July 9
July 23
August 13
August 27
For more information, text/call Jim Hughes at 551-235-7754
About the Bayonne English as a Second Language Program
The classes are open to anyone in the Bayonne area seeking to learn or improve their English skills. Each class is run by a volunteer teacher, and focuses on life-skill communications. For example, talking to your children’s teachers, understanding your neighbors and being able to shop, visit the doctor and help your children in school. We offer a fun, informal and supportive environment for adults of all ages, from 18 years and older.
Please note: No children are allowed in class. There is no babysitting service available with this program.
This year, the program is offered in partnership with the Bayonne Public Library.
Classes will be held at the library, located at 697 Avenue C, Bayonne, NJ Enter through door on 31st Street
Our learners find friendship and support during and after classes.
At the Bayonne Adult ESL Program, our learners enjoy a relaxed, friendly environment to study English.
Questions?
Class Coordinator:
Betty Zywicki email: eczywicki@gmail.com
Registration or Website Information:
Julie Brannan-Rauch email: juliabrannan@msn.com
The Bayonne Adult English as a Second Language class is offered to the community by a volunteer teaching staff and by:
The Associates in Mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph Hand-in-Hand Ministries & Bayonne Public Library
The program is generously supported by The Bayonne Public Library and a special grant from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill.
IN MEMORIAM
In 2004, Sister Kay Coll, a Sister with the order of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill, PA, saw a need in Bayonne for an Adult English as a Second Language program, and embarked on this initiative. Our guiding light and our founder, she passed from this life in February of 2024. She remains our inspiration and our heart.
