Literacy Council Frederick County

Beginner Conversation Class ~ Fridays
2019-05-10 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Beginner Conversation Class is a class for beginning adults who want to improve their ability to speak and understand American English.
The class will meet on Friday afternoons, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., from May 10 through July 26.

Professional Development for Tutors
2019-07-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Tutors, join us on Monday, July 22, 2019, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity.
The Use of Technology in ESL Teaching.

ESL Class ~ Intermediate - Mondays
2019-01-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
The ESL Intermediate Class incorporates reading, listening, speaking, grammar and conversation. Reading for leisure and expanding socialization through conversation will be encouraged to help students leave their comfort zone and engage outside their native community. The class will provide tools necessary to use English, rather than their native language, to engage in our society. Students must be literate in their native language and have some basic English education to participate in this class. Space is limited and registration is required.

Professional Development for Tutors
2019-07-17 13:30 - 15:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Tutors, join us on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity.
Pronunciation Workshop: Resources and materials for incorporating pronunciation drills and practice into lessons.

Volunteer Information Session
2019-07-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2019-06-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, 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
2019-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class ~ level 4
2018-08-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Asian American Center of Frederick, 1080 W. Patrick St., #16, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
This ongoing ESL class is for adults at a high intermediate level of English proficiency who want to improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as their vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and critical thinking skills.
The class meets on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF). Contact AACF for more information.

ESL Beginner Class: Speaking, Reading and Writing - Level 2 ~ Wednesdays
2019-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
In the ESL Beginner Level 2 class, students will learn more words, form longer sentences and questions, and use more negatives and verbs in the present, past, future and continuous tenses. The class also meets on Mondays.

Writing Class 3 ~ Wednesdays
2019-05-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Writing Class 3 is a more advanced class than Writing 2. Students will review the elements of writing structurally sound sentences, clear and logical paragraphs, and then develop a 5 paragraph essay. Students will read and discuss The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez.
The class will meet on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from May 8 through June 26. Space is limited and registration is required.

ESL Level 1: Beginner Speaking and Reading ~ Tuesdays
2019-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
In the ESL Level 1 Beginner Speaking and Reading class, students learn new words and how to form short sentences and questions. They also learn to use negatives and verbs in the present and present continuous tense.
The class will meet on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., from April 16 through June 25.

Volunteer Information Session
2019-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont, MD, 21788, United States

ESL Beginner Class: Speaking, Reading and Writing - Level 2 ~ Monday
2019-04-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
In the ESL Beginner Level 2 class, students will learn more words, form longer sentences and questions, and use more negatives and verbs in the present, past, future and continuous tenses. The class also meets on Wednesday.

Online Learning Lab ~ Mondays
2019-05-06 12:30 - 15:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Students can come to the Online Learning Lab to use various online programs independently. They can improve typing skills, reading, or vocabulary, work on GED preparation and more! Students must have basic computer skills. The lab will be held on Mondays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., May 6 to June 24.

Professional Development for Tutors
2019-06-19 13:30 - 15:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
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 1:30 – 3:00 in the Literacy Council classroom. To reserve a seat, email staff@frederickliteracy.org or call the office at (301) 600-2066.
