Events for December 7, 2023 - March 4

Event Series Tutor Training Workshop

Tutor Training Workshop

Thurmont Regional Library 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont, MD, United States

Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers. Both days are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session or an approved alternative prior to the training.

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...

Professional Development for Tutors

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Tutors, join us on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity. Teaching Reading Strategies Through the Use of Picture Books

Professional Development for Tutors

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Tutors, join us on Friday, September 6, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity. Second Language Acquisition: Learn how we acquire language and discover specific language related obstacles your student will have based on their native language. (This is a repeat of a previous session.)

2019 Unity Campaign

The Literacy Council is again honored to be one of 32 nonprofit organizations participating in the Unity Campaign for Frederick County, hosted by United Way of Frederick County. The Unity Campaign supports the over one in three households in Frederick County that struggle to afford basic human necessities! Together, we can make a difference! The Unity Campaign is a...

Volunteer Information Session

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Come learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves. You will learn about our programs, who we serve, and how you can help.

Volunteer Information Session

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Come learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves. You will learn about our programs, who we serve, and how you can help.

Event Series Tutor Training Workshop

Tutor Training Workshop

C. Burr Artz Library 110 E. Patrick St.,, Frederick, MD, United States

Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers. Both days are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session or an approved alternative prior to the training.

Volunteer Information Session

Brunswick Branch Library 915 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick, MD, United States

Come learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves. You will learn about our programs, who we serve, and how you can help.

Volunteer Information Session

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Come learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves. You will learn about our programs, who we serve, and how you can help.

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...

Professional Development for Tutors

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Tutors, join us on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity. Teaching With the Brain in Mind.  Maximizing engagement and retention to facilitate learning.

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...

ESL Civics in Frederick MD ~ Intermediate/Advanced – Thursdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

This class, ESL Civics in Frederick MD, is for intermediate to advanced students.  The goal of this class is to let students practice their English language and communication skills in authentic life skills settings. Some of our lessons in the classroom will introduce vocabulary and background for history, government, culture and civic opportunities in our...

Event Series Tutor Training Workshop

Tutor Training Workshop

Benevola United Methodist Church 19925 Benevola Church Rd., Boonsboro, MD, United States

Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers. Both days are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session or an approved alternative prior to the training.

Pronunciation Class ~ Urbana Library – Tuesday

Urbana Regional Library 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, MD, United States

The Tuesday morning Pronunciation Class is adults learning English.  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 to clearly...

Event Series Pronunciation Class – Wednesday

Pronunciation Class – Wednesday

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The Wednesday afternoon Pronunciation Class is adults learning English.  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 to clearly...

Volunteer Information Session

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Come learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves. You will learn about our programs, who we serve, and how you can help.