Events for week of June 7, 2026
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2019 Unity Campaign
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...
Sunday, September 22, 2019
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Monday, September 23, 2019
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September 23, 2019 -Conversation Class ~ Intermediate – Monday
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September 23, 2019 -ESL Beginning Reading & Speaking ~ Monday
Conversation Class ~ Intermediate – Monday
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...
ESL Beginning Reading & Speaking ~ Monday
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...
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
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September 24, 2019 -Writing Class 2 ~ Tuesdays
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September 24, 2019 -Pronunciation Class ~ Urbana Library – Tuesday
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September 24, 2019 -Writing Class 1 – Wednesday
Writing Class 2 ~ Tuesdays
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...
Pronunciation Class ~ Urbana Library – Tuesday
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...
Writing Class 1 – Wednesday
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...
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
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September 25, 2019 -Conversation Class ~ Advanced – Wednesday mornings
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September 25, 2019 -Pronunciation Class – Wednesday
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September 25, 2019 -Drop-In Restaurant English Class ~ Wednesday
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September 25, 2019 -ESL Beginning Reading & Speaking ~ Wednesday
Conversation Class ~ Advanced – Wednesday mornings
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....
Pronunciation Class – Wednesday
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...
Drop-In Restaurant English Class ~ Wednesday
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 Beginning Reading & Speaking ~ Wednesday
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...
Thursday, September 26, 2019
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September 26, 2019 -ESL Civics in Frederick MD ~ Intermediate/Advanced – Thursdays
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September 26, 2019 -Conversation Class ~ Intermediate/Advanced – Thursdays
ESL Civics in Frederick MD ~ Intermediate/Advanced – Thursdays
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...
Conversation Class ~ Intermediate/Advanced – Thursdays
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...
Friday, September 27, 2019
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September 27, 2019 -Beginner/Intermediate Conversation Class ~ Friday
Beginner/Intermediate Conversation Class ~ Friday
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.
Saturday, September 28, 2019
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September 28, 2019 -Tutor Training Workshop
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September 28, 2019 -Beginner/Intermediate ESL Conversation Class ~ Saturdays
Tutor Training Workshop
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.
Beginner/Intermediate ESL Conversation Class ~ Saturdays
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.