Classes and Events descriptions:

• Tutors Roundtable* - a forum for tutors currently in the program to share ideas and concerns.
  
• Introductory Workshop - an orientation for those interested in becoming tutors.
  
• American Short Stories * - For intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners. Read and discuss short stories by leading American authors of the 19th and 20th centuries.
• Reading Children’s Books: Window on American Culture * - For intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners. This class is for not only adults with children but also for anyone who loves the beautiful pictures, stories, and culture of children’s books. We will focus on classic American stories: well-known books that take place in Boston such as make Way for Ducklings and Curious George; Newbury medal winners for best book; and popular books for teenagers that adults also enjoy reading. Students are invited to share favorite children’s books from their cultures.
• Short American Novels* - For intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners. Read and discuss short novels by American authors. Should have some experience reading short stories, novels or plays in English.
• Money Smart: A Discussion Group About Managing Your Money* - For beginning to intermediate adult ESL learners. Learn about banking, budgeting, credit and loans in the U.S. The group’s discussions are coordinated with the FDIC Money Smart lecture series at the library.
• Rich and Poor in America* - For intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners. We will look at two periods in U.S. history when the gap between rich and poor was unusually large, the l890's and the 1920’s. What made some men unusually wealthy? What influence did they have on society? What did they do with their money? Who were the poor? How did they live? What chance did they have to rise out of poverty? How did they exert power? In what way do these periods resemble our time? What can we learn from these times to deal with today's problems? We will read excerpts from biographies, from commentators of the time and do some role playing to try to understand what was happening.
• Reading Plays Aloud* - For intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners. Read plays out loud with others. A fun way to improve your English reading and speaking skills. Improve your pronunciation and develop your vocabulary.
• Let’s Talk about the News!* - A current events discussion group for intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners. Different opinions will be discussed.
• American Culture and Your Children* - For adult ESL learners at all levels. Learn about American parenting practices and share your own culture’s ideas about child-rearing.
• Speak English with Confidence* - For intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners. Students will develop effective speaking and listening skills and apply these techniques to their work and social life.
• Basic Writing for Work and Everyday Situations* - For intermediate adult ESL learners who want to improve their writing. We will discuss grammar and usage rules and do writing exercises in class; then work on longer assignments at home.

* Space is limited.  Pre-registration is required. To register, contact the ESL Program Coordinator. Contact information is at the bottom of this page.

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