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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...

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...

Event Series Writing Class 1 – Wednesday

Writing Class 1 – Wednesday

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

In Writing 1 students will review basic points of grammar and learn to write complete structurally sound sentences.  They will also be able to write cogent paragraphs on specific topics.  They will be able to edit paragraphs for basic grammar errors.  They will also be able to read paragraphs and distinguish the main idea of...

Conversation Class ~ Intermediate/Advanced – Thursdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

This conversation class is for intermediate to advanced students.  We talk...hold conversations on any subject such as one's favorite holiday, food, travels, family and so much more.  The only qualification to joining is one we all have...talking.  There is no pressure to read, give a speech...just converse and get to know one another.  This class...

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....

Classes for Students – all postponed until further notice

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The Literacy Council offers small group classes to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. We have conversation classes at beginning and more advanced levels, pronunciation, beginning literacy and conversation, writing, civics, and beginning reading and phonics.  Most classes are held at the Literacy Council, but some are in Urbana.  They are at...

Classes for Students – Virtual

The Literacy Council offers small group classes to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. We have conversation classes at beginning and more advanced levels, pronunciation, beginning literacy and conversation, writing, civics, and beginning reading and phonics. Currently, we are offering a limited number of virtual classes on Zoom. If you are interested...

Classes for Students

The Literacy Council offers community classes to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. Classes include: conversation classes at beginning, intermediate and more advanced levels; beginning listening, speaking and reading; writing; and civics. Depending on the class, some are conducted remotely on Zoom and others are in person. Learn more HERE for a...

Classes for Students

The Literacy Council offers community classes to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. Classes include: conversation classes at beginning, intermediate and more advanced levels; beginning listening, speaking and reading; writing; and civics. Depending on the class, some are conducted remotely on Zoom and others are in person. Learn more HERE for a...

Classes for Students

The Literacy Council offers community classes to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. Classes include: conversation classes at beginning, intermediate and more advanced levels; beginning listening, speaking and reading; writing; and civics. Depending on the class, some are conducted remotely on Zoom and others are in person. Learn more HERE for a...

Classes for Students

The Literacy Council offers community classes to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. Classes include: conversation classes at beginning, intermediate and more advanced levels; beginning listening, speaking and reading; writing; and civics. Depending on the class, some are conducted remotely on Zoom and others are in person. Learn more HERE for a...

Classes for Students

The Literacy Council offers community classes to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. Classes include: conversation classes at beginning, intermediate and more advanced levels; beginning listening, speaking and reading; writing; and civics. Depending on the class, some are conducted remotely on Zoom and others are in person. Learn more HERE for a...