Adult Learning Center of Strafford County

ESOL Classes

Adult ESOL classes are geared to teach basic vocabulary through reading and writing skills.

Classes are FREE (except advanced) and are held at the Adult Learning Center at 61 Locust St in Dover, next to the Dover Public Library.

 Registration for day classes:  9 am on the following Mondays:

Registration for evening classes: Tuesdays or Thursdays at 6:30 throughout the school year

See Citizenship Classes (Funded by the NH Bureau of Adult Education)

See Friday Discussion Group

Adult ESOL Classes
  Mon & Wed Tues & Thurs  
Day Classes 9 am – 12 pm 9 am – 12 pm  
  Level 1 – Basic Beginner Levels 1 & 2 – Beginner  
  Level 2 – High Beginner Level 3 - Intermediate  
  Level 3 - Intermediate    
Evening Classes   6:30 – 8:30 pm  
    All 3 levels  

Advanced ESOL Classes
The Advanced ESOL classes listed below are appropriate for ESOL students who have Level 3 or better English skills. Course content includes reading and discussing newspapers, short stories, plays, etc., to increase comprehension & vocabulary, writing essays, grammar lessons, and discussing everyday language.
Day Classes 9 am – 11 pm #1 Fridays,
Sep 19 -- Oct 24		 Tuition:
$30 each
    #2 Fridays,
Oct 31 -- Dec 12		 Tuition:
$30 each
       
Evening Classes 6:00 – 8:00 pm #1 Wednesdays,
Sep 17-Oct 22		 Tuition:
$30 each
    #2 Wednesdays,
Oct 29-Dec 10		  

CITIZENSHIP

(Funded by the NH Bureau of Adult Education)

Learn about US government, history and the responsibilities & opportunities of democratic life. Curriculum based on US citizen-ship application & test questions.

Appropriate for intermediate or advanced ESOL students. Work on English skills & vocabulary through focused readings, class discussion & small group activities. Includes film on what makes for successful citizenship interview and a live, simulated interview.

FREE!

Upcoming classes:

Mondays, Oct 6 -- Dec 15 6:00 -- 8:00 p.m.

Fridays, Oct 3 -- Dec 12 11:30 a.m. -- 1:30 p.m.

FRIDAY DISCUSSION GROUP

Come practice your English speaking skills. Discussions focus on current events, vocabulary use, educational topics and student interests. Large and small group activities. Guest speakers. Open to all levels.

Fridays, Oct 17 -- Dec 19 9:30 -- 11:30 a.m.

Dover Adult Learning Center of Strafford County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity agency that does not discriminate in its education programs or policies, activities, scholarship programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national & ethnic origin, marital or veteran status, religious affiliation, age, sex, non-job related medical condition or handicap, non-merit factor, or any other legally protected status.