The Sisters of Charity are offering free evening English-as- a-Second-Language classes. Learn to read and write English. Improve everyday conversationskills.

First time students register on Monday or Wednesday, September 22 and 24, from 4 to 7 PM at the Sisters of Charity Center at Mt. St. Vincent, Lower Level, 6301 Riverdale Ave. at W. 263 St. Returning students may register by phone.

Classes will be held 6 to 8 PM every Monday and Wednesday, September 29 through Wednesday, November 19.

Volunteers are also needed; no prior teaching experience or second language required. Free on site parking is available to all.

For more information, contact Luz Devine at 718-549-9200 x 219 or email: Ldevine@scny.org