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Conversation Class – 1st and 3rd Tuesdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

This is a student-led conversation class.  Students meet every other week to plan the class and class strategies.  Students themselves give presentations and mini-presentations about their country of origin, first year in the United States, or anything else of interest to them.  Idioms are discussed.  We also read the newspaper News for You for practice...

Event Series Writing Class 2 – Wednesdays

Writing Class 2 – Wednesdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

This is a more advanced course than Writing 1.  Students will be asked to write paragraphs using a cogent argument and persuasive language.  They will continue to learn basic grammar and edit paragraphs for grammar errors and error in the structure of a paragraph.  They will read paragraphs and discuss main ideas and the value...

Professional Development for Tutors

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Professional development sessions will provide opportunities for tutors to gain expertise that will support their tutoring.  A different topic will be presented each month, and tutors will also have a chance for general discussions and to ask questions after the presentation.  The sessions will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:30 -...

ESL Pronunciation Class – Tuesdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The Tuesday afternoon Pronunciation Class is a ten-week class for English students.  We will focus on the sounds and other aspects of spoken English (stress, intonation, etc.) which are most problematic for the students participating in the class.  The goal of the class is for the students to improve their ability to understand spoken English and...

Event Series Online Learning Lab ~ Mondays

Online Learning Lab ~ Mondays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Students can come to the Online Learning Lab to use various online programs independently.  They can improve typing skills, reading, or vocabulary, work on GED preparation and more!  Students must have basic computer skills.  The lab will be held on Mondays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., May 6 to June 24.

ESL Level 1: Beginner Speaking and Reading ~ Tuesdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

In the ESL Level 1 Beginner Speaking and Reading class, students learn new words and how to form short sentences and questions.  They also learn to use negatives and verbs in the present and present continuous tense. The class will meet on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., from April 16 through June 25.

Event Series Writing Class 3 ~ Wednesdays

Writing Class 3 ~ Wednesdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Writing Class 3 is a more advanced class than Writing 2. Students will review the elements of writing structurally sound sentences, clear and logical paragraphs, and then develop a 5 paragraph essay.  Students will read and discuss The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez. The class will meet on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from...

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class ~ level 4

Asian American Center of Frederick 1080 W. Patrick St., #16, Frederick, MD, United States

This ongoing ESL class is for adults at a high intermediate level of English proficiency who want to improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as their vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and critical thinking skills. The class meets on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF). ...

Event Series ESL Class ~ Intermediate – Mondays

ESL Class ~ Intermediate – Mondays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The ESL Intermediate Class incorporates reading, listening, speaking, grammar and conversation. Reading for leisure and expanding socialization through conversation will be encouraged to help students leave their comfort zone and engage outside their native community. The class will provide tools necessary to use English, rather than their native language, to engage in our society. Students...

Event Series Book Club

Book Club

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Tutors and Students are invited to come to the meetings of the 2nd Book Club to read and discuss Enrique's Journey:  The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite With His Mother by Sonia Nazario.  We will meet at the Literacy Council Classroom from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. on three consecutive Wednesdays on August...

ESL Beginning Reading & Speaking ~ Monday

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The ESL Beginning Reading and Speaking class is for those who do not read English, to increase vocabulary in speaking and listening skills and begin to learn to read and write English.  The class will meet on Mondays from 7:00 - 8:45, September 9 - October 14. The class also meets on Wednesdays.  Students may...

ESL Beginning Reading & Speaking ~ Wednesday

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The ESL Beginning Reading and Speaking class is for those who do not read English, to increase vocabulary in speaking and listening skills and begin to learn to read and write English.  The class will meet on Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:45, September 4 - October 16. The class also meets on Mondays.  Students may...

Beginner/Intermediate ESL Conversation Class ~ Saturdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The Saturday afternoon Conversation Class is for adults who want to improve their ability to speak and understand American English.  We have conversations about many subjects - holidays, food, travels, family, current events and more.  It will meet beginning September 7 through October 26, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Drop-In Restaurant English Class ~ Wednesday

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

We are offering FREE weekly drop in classes for downtown restaurant kitchen staff (back of house) who want to improve their English skills for work. Much of the focus will be on improving communication skills for beginning English speakers. Vocabulary and conversations will center on the food service industry.  The class will meet on Wednesday...