Greater Philadelphia Overseas Chinese Association (GPOCA)

1108 S. 5^th St.

Philadelphia, PA 19147

Neighborhood: South Philadelphia

Learners: Chinese-speaking learners, some older learners

Type of Instruction: Assisting in an ESL classroom

Site Supervision: ESL Instructor

Other Services and Activities Offered at the Site:

Public Transportation from Temple University: Take the Broad Street Line south to the Federal/Ellsworth stop. Exit on the east Ellsworth side. You should walk north (towards City Hall) for one block to Washington Avenue.

From here you can take the 64 Bus, or walk to 5^th Street. You should catch the bus going in the direction of the Rock School, but wait in front of the building on the opposite corner. At 5^th Street you will see a big playground, and Crown Fried Chicken.

From here, make a right. The Chinese Association will be on your right.

Driving: Drive south on 6^th Street for a few miles. Pass Market Street and South Street. A few blocks after South you will see Washington Avenue. When you hit Washington Ave, make left. Drive one block to 6^th Street. There should be plenty of parking. The Greater Phildelphia Overseas Chinese Association is on 6^th Street, opposite the playground.

For more travel options, visit http://www.septa.org, and click on “Plan My Trip,” or http://www.mapquest.com and click on “Directions.”

For printable directions, click here.

Description: This site is a cultural association that provides adult education classes. Tutoring takes place in a large community room. The learners are very consistent at this site.