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Read On Adult Literacy and Learning Classes

Classes:

Conversation 2

Pronunciation 2

Writing 3

Reading 4

Test Taking Skills 4

Computer Skills 5

Other Languages 6

To Register

We help adults who are Canadians, Permanent Residents, or

Refugees. If space is available in classes, people with a VISA

status may also be able to join.

A $30.00 registration fee may apply to each class you register

for, and for One-on-One tutoring. Refunds are given if a class is

permanently cancelled.

If you miss more than two classes without contacting your

tutor your place will be given to another student.

We will try our best to meet your needs within our current

programming. We offer tutoring to about a grade 9 or CLB 7

level. For higher levels contact Fast Forward or Lethbridge

College.

A class may be cancelled if a tutor is

sick or away. We will try our best to

let you know if this happens.

Information in this brochure may

change.

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Y o u c a n r e g i s t e r f o r 1 - o n - 1 t u t o r i n g a n y t i m e .

Read On is funded by:

Alberta Advanced Education

The Lethbridge Public Library

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These courses focus on speaking and

listening skills in a conversational

setting. Students will gain practice in

being able to ask and answer questions

with their peers. Various topics will be

used to inspire conversation.

Conversation Courses

Day and Time Room Start and End

Dates

Class Limit

Low Beginner Monday

10:15-11:45 a.m.

Read On, Main

Branch

Jan 23—Apr

24

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High Beginner Friday

9:30—10:30 a.m.

Read On, Main

Branch

Jan 27—Apr

28

10

Multilevel Friday

1:30—3:30

LSCO Jan 6– June 2 40

High

Intermediate

Saturday

10:00—11:00

a.m.

Staff Meeting

Room, Main

Branch

Jan 28—April

29

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One-on-One tutoring can help to improve your reading,

writing, spelling, grammar and basic math skills to about a

grade 9 or CLB 7. Tutoring takes place on the day and

time convenient for you and the tutor.

Listening, speaking and pronunciation skills are best

learned in group sessions where one can speak and listen

to a variety of people. If you require help with these skills

you will be placed in a Conversation or Pronunciation

class as room permits. One-on-One tutoring is not

provided for these skills.

Tutoring is ongoing until you meet your specific goals within our current

programming.

If you are an agency worker and/or client, please speak to Read On staff for

additional information.

One-on-One Tutoring

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Family Conversation Courses—Free

Time for Rhymes—ESL Learn English with your preschool aged child (under the

age of 5). Come and join our Time for Rhymes—ESL class

as we learn English singing songs, doing rhymes and

listening to a story to your child. Then, while your child

plays nearby, spend a half hour improving your

conversation skills. Free.

Limited to 7 students

Day and Time Room Start and End

Dates

Class Limit

Time for

Rhymes—ESL1

Wednesday

10:00—11:00

a.m.

Staff Meeting

Room, Main

Branch

Feb 1– Apr 14 6 parents with

preschool aged

children

Supporting Success—Free Parents and children (aged 5—12) have a snack, and speak English as they

learn together. Families will work on English conversation, reading, computer

and other skills they want to improve. Free.

Priority given to newcomers.

Day and Time Room Start and End Dates Class Limit

Supporting

Success—Refugee

Tuesday,

4:00—5:30 p.m.

Kid’s Corner, Main

Branch

Jan 31—Apr 11 15 children and

their parents

Supporting

Success—ESL

Wednesday, 4:00—

5:30 p.m.


Branch

Feb 1—Apr 12 15 children and

their parents

Supporting

Success—Refugee

Thursday, 4:00—

5:30 p.m.


Branch

Feb 2—Apr 13 15 children and

their parents

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Reading & Writing Skills

Basic Reading This course will teach you how to sound out long words, how

to break down long words into their parts so that you know

what they mean, how to skim and scan what you are reading,

how to figure out what the main idea in a paragraph is, and

other valuable skills

Sundays, Jan 29—Mar 26

1:30—2:30 p.m.

Read On Classroom. Main Branch


Book Talk! — Free “Book Talk “ is a unique opportunity to explore books including some of the classics. As you do so, you will learn about culture, practise your speaking skills, and meet new people. Reading materials will be provided to participants. This class is most suitable for upper-intermediate to advanced ESL learners. Mondays, Jan 30 to Apr 24 7:00—8:30 p.m. Richardson Board Meeting Room, The Crossings Branch


My Story—Basic Writing Learn the basics of how to write a sentence, a paragraph and a short story. By the end of the class you will have published a short story about yourself—hopefully with lots of pictures! Tuesdays, Jan 31 to Apr 25 6:00—7:30 p.m. Read On Classroom, Main Branch


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CELPIP—Listening and Speaking (General) This course could help you prepare to write the listening and speaking modules

of the CELPIP test to become a Canadian Citizen. While CELPIP General LS is

testing your listening and speaking skills, you do need to be able to read at

~Level 4 to pass. It is strongly recommended you take a computer/keyboarding

class if you are not comfortable with a computer. (10 weeks)

Sundays, Jan 29—March 26

2:00—4:00 p.m.

Staff Meeting Room, Main Branch


IELTS—Reading and Writing (General) This course could help you prepare to write the reading and writing modules of

the IELTS General test to become a Permanent Resident. This class requires the

purchase of a $20.00 textbook — the textbook fee is in addition to the

registration fee. (10 weeks)

Mondays, Jan 23—March 27

6:00—8:00 p.m.



* no class Feb 20

Test Taking Skills

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Pronunciation+ Learn how to pronounce the letters and sounds of

English. This is not a conversation course.

Saturdays, Jan 28—April 29

11:30—12:30 p.m.



Intonation Learn the rhythm and flow of English. Which syllable do you emphasize? How

do you stress words? How can you “sound more Canadian”?

Tuesdays, Jan 31—Apr 25

6:30—7:30 p.m.



Speechcraft—Free Partnered with Toastmasters International, this course is for students with

good English skills who wish improve their: confidence, communication,

language skills, think quickly and clearly, listening, and improve job prospects.

You must be able to attend each week. Priority is given to Canadian Citizens

and Permanent Residents.

Thursday, Jan 26—Mar 23

6:30—8:30 p.m.

Community Meeting Room, Main Branch

Limit of 8 students (18+ years)

Speaking Skills

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Canadian Citizenship Join us to learn what you should know about

Canada to help you prepare to pass the Canadian

Citizenship Test. You will be given homework and

must come prepared to take several tests

throughout this course. (10 weeks)

Typically, this test is written in Lethbridge in

September and April so classes are offered right

before test dates.

Thursdays, Jan 26—March 2 3

7:00-9:00 p.m.

Read On Classroom, Main Branch


Computer Basics

If you think that if you touch a computer, you will break it — this course is for

you. This course will introduce you to basic computer skills including: using a

mouse, what all the keys do, basic internet searches, how to set up an email

account to send and receive emails and attachments, and the very basics of

using Word and Windows. If

needed, the tutor will also

spend time teaching

keyboarding skills.

Thursdays, Feb 2—March 30

1:00—3:00 p.m.




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We’re on the

web

www.lethlib.ca

Lethbridge Public Library

Main Branch

810 5 Ave. S.

Lethbridge, AB

T1J 4C4

Contact Us:

403-320-4977 Beth

403-320-3133 Margaret

email: [email protected]

French Conversation

Beginner Level If you took French in school a long time ago, or which you had, this class will

teach you basic French conversation skills.

Saturdays, Jan 28—Apr 29

1:00—2:30 p.m.



Intermediate Level If you completed the above class or are fairly comfortable speaking French, this

class will help you build confidence in your skills.

Sundays, Jan 29—Apr 23

3:00—4:30 p.m.



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