This class is for adults (18 and over) who want to improve their ability to speak and understand American English. Join this fun and informal series to practice conversation skills and pronunciation while learning about current events, American history, holidays, important life skills, and common idioms. The class will meet at the Urbana Regional Library...
Two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers will prepare you to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills. Both days are required for certification. Attendance at one Tutor Information Session or an approved alternative prior to the training is...
This class teaches very basic computer skills for beginners including creating a simple email address and identifying basic computer components. It is a 6 week class and will meet each Monday between May 14 and June 18, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Students must know enough English to understand directions and explanations. Space is...
This is a more advanced class than Writing 2. Students will write clear and logical argument, process, cause and effect, and narrative paragraphs. Students will write one 5 paragraph essay using rules of grammar, syntax, and sentence structure. Students will read and discuss Tuck Everlasting and be able to write down the main idea of...
Come learn about the Literacy Council, the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves.
For this class, students will read The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande and Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party by Ying Chang Compestine. We will discuss the main points of the stories over a period of 2 weeks for each book through careful textual study. We will review character, plot, themes and the main...
Come learn about the Literacy Council, the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves.
Meet other parents of children ages birth - 5 and share conversation and current events topics. Children will be busy with stories and activities while parents practice conversational English skills with other adults. This series is made possible by a partnership between Frederick County Public Libraries and the Literacy Council of Frederick County and will...
Come learn about the Literacy Council, the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves.
The Literacy Council is again honored to be one of 31 nonprofit organizations participating in the Unity Campaign for Frederick County! The Campaign, hosted by United Way of Frederick County, is committed to providing those in need with access to basic resources. With an extensive number of supporters from a variety of backgrounds, it's our mission to...
Two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers will prepare you to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills. Both days are required for certification. Attendance at one Tutor Information Session or an approved alternative prior to the training is...
Come learn some new ways to enhance your lessons! We have a tutor in-service slated for Wednesday, Sept. 26th from 3 to 4 p.m. on using Comics and Graphic novels as teaching tools. Monthly Coffee ‘n Chats continue on the third Wednesday of each month.
Two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers will prepare you to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills. Both days are required for certification. Attendance at one Tutor Information Session or an approved alternative prior to the training is...
The Tuesday afternoon Pronunciation Class is an eight-week class for beginning 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...
The Thursday afternoon Pronunciation Class is an eight-week class for intermediate/advanced English students. We focus on American English pronunciation –- learning to distinguish between different sounds when listening and learning to correctly pronounce the sounds in speech. We also address other aspects of spoken English, including stress and intonation. The class includes a lot of...
Come learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves.
The Tuesday morning Conversation Class is a class for beginning 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 11 until November 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the...
Come learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves.
The Literacy Council of Frederick County is again partnering with Curious Iguana and Barnes & Noble Booksellers for our Annual Holiday Book Drive for the benefit of Blessings in a Backpack (BIAB) to provide new books for pre K - 6th grade children. Blessings in a Backpack, Frederick, provides weekend backpacks of supplemental nutrition to...
The Health Literacy class is offered to help adults understand basic healthcare and how the American healthcare system works. Terms reviewed include anatomy, medical specialties, wellness efforts (diet and exercise), doctor appointments or Emergency Department visits (what to expect and how to prepare), and basic insurance terms. The class will be held at Frederick Memorial...
