Our Services:
Naturalization & U.S. Citizenship
CSOA's Naturalization & U.S. Citizenship Assistance objective is to assist newly arrived immigrants and refugees in Fall River, Massachusetts and in the States who have difficulty interacting with businesses, government agencies, non-profits and individuals because they are not fluent in the English language. Completing forms and legal documents can be an issue when filing immigration related forms. The agency provides initial intake, counseling, and referrals to a few community-oriented
attorneys if our client requires legal assistance. CSOA'S also provides one-on-one.
Our Programs:
Morodok Khmer Dance Troupe:
Our Cambodian Cultural Dance Program is to instill pride and appreciation of Cambodian heritage. Additionally, to engage youth in activities that promote learning through Cambodian dancing that builds friendship, communication, Teamwork, Confidence, and Fundamental.
ESL Class :
CSOA ESL & Conversation Classes are designed to give students the understanding of the English language by focusing on improving their reading, writing, listening and oral skills.
The goal of the program is to help speakers of other languages achieve a level of English proficiency that will enable them to function better in everyday living, entering a job training program, improve performance at their current jobs and/pursue other life goals.
Cambodian people are encouraged to take ESL & Conversation classes. Registration is required. To register for a class or obtain more information, please call (508) 642-8735 or email contact@csoa-inc.org
Senior Wellness Program:
To provide a unique program and activities for Cambodian seniors who are isolated due to linguistic, financial, cultural and social barriers.
The Program is designed to foster physical activity, independence, and social interaction. We want to offer a broad range of culturally sensitive and linguistically competent services that empower participants with the skills and resources to overcome language barriers, adjust to a new culture, cope with intergenerational changes, establish a social support network and increase their awareness and knowledge of community resources.
Khmer language and Culture School
សាលាភាសា និងវប្បធម៌ខ្មែរ
The Khmer language and culture course for beginners aims to help students to develop communicative competence in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing the language.
Students will learn basic vocabulary and sentence structures for use in essential everyday situations through various forms of oral practice. While linguistic aspects of the Khmer language are the primary focus, introduction to the social and cultural background of the language will also form an important part of the course so they can transform from new learners to proficient learners in Cambodian. Also, to help preserve and promote Khmer language and its rich cultural heritage too.
COURSE CONTENTS
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Basic reading, writing, speaking and vocabulary skills in Khmer.
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Communicate in simple Khmer.
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Basic greetings
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Basic introduction on oneself and others
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Understand numbers, date, time & days.
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Describe person, place, and environment.