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...
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
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.)
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
The Literacy Council of Frederick County is again partnering with Curious Iguana for our Annual Holiday Book Drive to provide new books for elementary school aged children (PreK through 5th grade). While the Literacy Council serves adult literacy needs, providing appealing, age-appropriate books to children fosters literacy at a young age and helps to break...
