Literacy Council Frederick County

ESL Pronunciation Class - Tuesdays
2019-03-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
The Tuesday afternoon Pronunciation Class is a ten-week class for 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 Tuesday from March 5 through May 7, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration is required.

Computer Class ~ Beyond the Basics
2019-02-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
This class will introduce word processing and other skills to students who already have some basic computer skills. Class will meet on Monday afternoons from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., February 4 through April 8. Registration is required – space is limited.

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.

Drop-in Computer Support for Students
2019-02-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Students may come in on any Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., for help with using computers. No registration is required – just come in. This is not a class. It is a chance to get help with problems or get answers to questions.

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.

Parent Outreach Program Conversation Class
2019-04-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Centro Hispano de Frederick, 1080 W. Patrick St., Suite 4, Frederick, MD, United States
The Parent Outreach Conversation Class is for parents of children who attend Hillcrest and Waverley Elementary Schools.
The class will meet on Thursday afternoons at from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., April 4 through May 23, at Centro Hispano de Frederick.

Writing Class 2 - Wednesdays
2019-01-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
This 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 Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from January 16 through April 17. Space is limited and registration is required.

Conversation Class - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2019-01-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
This is a student-led 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 and 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 18 through December 4. Sometimes students bring in food to share, but you are allowed to eat in the classroom so it is suggested that you bring a lunch or snack. Other times, we go on field trips especially in the summer. Registration is required

Scrabble Mania for Literacy
2019-03-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant, 581 Himes Ave., Frederick, MD, 21703
SAVE THE DATE! Please plan now to join us on Saturday afternoon, March 30, 2019, from 2:00 – 5:00 at Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant for our 4th Annual SCRABBLE® Mania for Literacy event! Come play a lively game of Scrabble with a team of four players for the benefit of the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Also visit our Silent Auction and enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, a complimentary glass of wine and cash bar, all while supporting adult literacy programs in our community! See below to register online or by mail. Early Bird Registration is now open!
The details:
$220 for a team of four or $60 for Individuals*
*Register by February 14, 2019 and take advantage of the Early Bird team price of $190 or Individual price of $50!
Saturday, March 30, 2019, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant
581 Himes Ave.
Frederick, Maryland 21703
Directions: http://www.dutchsdaughter.com/contact/
REGISTER ONLINE
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SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Double Letter Sponsor: $100 – Basic Benefits & 1 ticket
Triple Letter Sponsor: $250 – Basic Benefits & Team Registration (4 tickets)
Double Word Sponsor: $500 – Basic Benefits & Team Registration (4 tickets), half-page ad & more!
Triple Word Sponsor: $1,000 – Basic Benefits & Table Registration (2 teams, 8 tickets), full-page ad & more!
SEE SPONSOR BENEFITS AND DETAILS!
REGISTER ONLINE TO BECOME A SPONSOR!
MANY THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS!

Matching funds from the Ausherman Family Foundation will double your donation!

ESL Beginning Literacy Class - Monday & Friday
2019-02-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
The ESL Beginning Literacy Class is for adults with little to no English language proficiency. The class will focus on building basic vocabulary needed for daily life skills, daily living conversations and pronunciation. This class meets on Monday and Friday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., February 15 through March 29. Space is limited and registration is required.

Professional Development for Tutors
2019-03-20 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. The topic will be “In Their Words: Using students’ own words and experiences to teach reading, writing, and spelling.”
