Events for May 14, 2024 - November 4, 2023

 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...

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...

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...

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...

The Monday 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 October 1 until November 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Space is...

Professional development sessions will provide opportunities for tutors to gain expertise that will support their tutoring.  A different topic will be presented each month, and tutors will also have a chance for general discussions and to ask questions after the presentation.  The sessions will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 -...