Literacy Council of Frederick County

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...

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.

Holiday Book Drive 2019

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

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...

Professional Development for Tutors

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Tutors, join us on Friday, November 22, 2019, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity. In Their Words:  Using students' own words and experience to teach reading, writing, and spelling.

Conversation Class ~ Intermediate – Monday

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The Monday morning Conversation Class is a class 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 16 through December 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Space is limited...

Event Series Writing Class 2 ~ Tuesdays

Writing Class 2 ~ Tuesdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Writing Class 2 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...

ESL Conversation Class – Student Led ~ 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

This is a student-led ESL 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...

Professional Development for Tutors

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Tutors, join us on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity. Let's Play Games:  Utilizing game formats to improve word recognition, spelling, and memory.

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.

Beginner/Intermediate Conversation Class ~ Friday

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The Friday 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 13 through December 13, from 2:30 -3:30 p.m.

ESL Conversation Class – Urbana Senior Center ~ Thursdays

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

This ESL Conversation Class is for adults of all ages 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. The class will meet on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Urbana Senior Center...

Conversation Class ~ Advanced – Wednesday mornings

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The Wednesday morning Advanced Conversation Class is a class 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.  The class will meet from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. each Wednesday, September 11 through December 18....

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

Thurmont Regional Library 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont, 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

Urbana Regional Library 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, 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.

Professional Development for Tutors

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Tutors, join us on Wednesday, January 15, 2019, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity. Tutor Chat: A Q&A session for all tutors.  Bring your success stories and your questions, and get to know other tutors!