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This Conversation Class is an ongoing class 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. This is an ongoing class that meets on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Urbana Senior Center in the Urbana Regional Library building.
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The Tuesday afternoon Pronunciation Class is an ongoing 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 opportunities for practicing both listening and speaking, with the goal of improving the students’ understanding of spoken English and their ability to clearly express themselves…
Read MoreThe Wednesday morning Advanced Conversation Class is an ongoing 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 11:00 a.m. each Wednesday, February 7 through June 13. Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
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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 beginning Wednesday, March 14 through May 2 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Preregistration is requested, but drop-ins are also welcome! Contact the library to register.
Read MoreThe Thursday morning Pronunciation Class is scheduled to be 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 English and to clearly express themselves when speaking in English. The class will meet each Thursday from March 1 through May 3,…
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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 also required.
Read MoreTwo 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 also required.
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A Tutor Coordinator is available on the third Wednesday of the month from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. if you would like to stop by to discuss anything related to your tutoring efforts. This is completely informal, but please let us know ahead of time, by phone at (301) 600-2066 or email at staff@frederickliteracy.org, that you are planning to come in.
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Join us for an evening of celebration of the achievements of our students and the dedication of their tutors! Get an update on the activities of the council and enjoy a light buffet of food from all over the world prepared by many of our students.
Read MoreTwo 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 also required.
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