Volunteer Information Session
2019-07-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-09-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-09-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2019-10-01 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2019-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD, United States

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.

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.

Tutor Training Workshop
2019-07-27 09:00 - 15:30 | Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont, MD, 21788, United States
Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers. Both days are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session or an approved alternative prior to the training.

Book Club
2019-08-07 11:30 - 13:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Tutors and Students are invited to come to the meetings of the 2nd Book Club to read and discuss Enrique’s Journey: The Story of a Boy’s Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite With His Mother by Sonia Nazario. We will meet at the Literacy Council Classroom from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. on three consecutive Wednesdays on August 7th, 14th, and 21st.

Conversation Class ~ Intermediate/Advanced - Thursdays
2019-08-15 13:00 - 14:30 | 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 will meet on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., August 15 – December 5

Professional Development for Tutors
2019-08-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Tutors, join us on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity.
Teaching Reading Strategies Through the Use of Picture Books

ESL Beginning Reading & Speaking ~ Wednesday
2019-09-04 19:00 - 20:45 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
The ESL Beginning Reading and Speaking class is for those who do not read English, to increase vocabulary in speaking and listening skills and begin to learn to read and write English. The class will meet on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:45, September 4 – October 16. The class also meets on Mondays. Students may attend on either day, but they are encouraged to come both days.

Professional Development for Tutors
2019-09-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Tutors, join us on Friday, September 6, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity.
Second Language Acquisition: Learn how we acquire language and discover specific language related obstacles your student will have based on their native language. (This is a repeat of a previous session.)

Beginner/Intermediate ESL Conversation Class ~ Saturdays
2019-09-07 15:00 - 16:30 | 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.

ESL Beginning Reading & Speaking ~ Monday
2019-09-09 19:00 - 20:45 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
The ESL Beginning Reading and Speaking class is for those who do not read English, to increase vocabulary in speaking and listening skills and begin to learn to read and write English. The class will meet on Mondays from 7:00 – 8:45, September 9 – October 14. The class also meets on Wednesdays. Students may attend on either day, but they are encouraged to come both days.

Pronunciation Class ~ Urbana Library - Tuesday
2019-09-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, MD, 21704, 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 express themselves when speaking in English.
The class will meet each Tuesday from September 10 through November 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration is required.

2019 Unity Campaign
2019-09-11 - 2019-09-30
The Literacy Council is again honored to be one of 32 nonprofit organizations participating in the Unity Campaign for Frederick County, hosted by United Way of Frederick County. The Unity Campaign supports the over one in three households in Frederick County that struggle to afford basic human necessities! Together, we can make a difference!
The Unity Campaign is a collaborative project between nonprofit partners, sponsors, and the greater Frederick community to support our most vulnerable neighbors by giving to a nonprofit organization of their choice.
Literacy is the basis for success in all other areas of life. It enables people to gain better employment to provide food, clothing, shelter and health care for themselves and their families. And the children of literate parents are much more likely to succeed in school.
The 2018 Frederick Community Assessment Report conducted by the Frederick County Community Foundation identified several common stressors that negatively impacted the well-being of families. These include financial hardship, housing and food instability, health issues and lack of affordable childcare. Illiteracy compounds each of these stressors, erecting a barrier that severely limits the financial options of a family. While these are multifaceted and complex issues, adult literacy is the one factor that can have a positive impact across the board.
The majority of fundraising will take place during the “12 Days of Giving” which begins on September 11th and continues through September 22th. However, the campaign is currently running and accepting donations! Please consider donating by designating the Literacy Council of Frederick County or by supporting the campaign as a whole. Matching funds will provide more bang for your donated bucks!
Visit http://www.unityfrederick.com/ to learn more about the campaign.
To donate online to the Literacy Council, please visit our Unity Campaign page. Or download the Mail-in Donation Form to send a check.

Conversation Class ~ Advanced - Wednesday mornings
2019-09-11 10:00 - 11:15 | 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. Space is limited. Preregistration is required.

Pronunciation Class - Wednesday
2019-09-11 13:30 - 14:30 | 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 express themselves when speaking in English.
The class will meet each Wednesday from September 11 through November 13, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Drop-In Restaurant English Class ~ Wednesday
2019-09-11 14:45 - 15:45 | 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 afternoons beginning September 11 through October 30 from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. No registration is required. Just come in.

ESL Civics in Frederick MD ~ Intermediate/Advanced – Thursdays
2019-09-12 09:30 - 12:30 | 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 city and county. Other lessons will be spent out in the community visiting locations related to our topics. We will listen, talk and learn in English. There are no textbooks or tests, just the enjoyment of learning. Please be aware that this class is not designed for taking the Citizenship Test. However, the content will help in citizenship preparation. Also, we will be walking quite a bit around the city. Preregistration is required and space is limited.

Beginner/Intermediate Conversation Class ~ Friday
2019-09-13 14:30 - 15:30 | 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.

Conversation Class ~ Intermediate - Monday
2019-09-16 10:30 - 12:00 | 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 and registration is required.

Writing Class 2 ~ Tuesdays
2019-09-17 09:30 - 11:00 | 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 the value of supporting materials.
The class will meet on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., September 17 through December 3.

ESL Conversation Class - Student Led ~ 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
2019-09-17 11:00 - 14:00 | 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 practice in pronunciation. We break down into smaller groups to have discussions. It is a very social time for students to get to know one another and make friendships.
The class will meet every first and third Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. from September 17 through December 3. Sometimes students bring in food to share, but you are allowed to eat in the classroom, so we suggest that you bring a lunch or snack. Other times, we go on field trips especially in the summer. Registration is required.

Writing Class 1 - Wednesday
2019-09-18 11:30 - 13:00 | 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 the paragraph.
This class will meet each Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00pa.m. beginning September 18 through December 4. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Tutor Training Workshop
2019-09-21 09:00 - 15:30 | C. Burr Artz Library, 110 E. Patrick St.,, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States

Volunteer Information Session
2019-09-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Brunswick Branch Library, 915 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick, MD, United States

ESL Conversation Class - Urbana Senior Center ~ Thursdays
2019-10-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Urbana Regional Library Senior Center, 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, MD, 21704, 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 in the Urbana Regional Library building.

Professional Development for Tutors
2019-10-22 13:30 - 15:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Tutors, join us on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the LCFC classroom for this learning opportunity.
Teaching With the Brain in Mind. Maximizing engagement and retention to facilitate learning.
