Adult Learning Center of Strafford County

ESOL and Citizenship

ESOL Classes -  Schedule

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 Street in Dover, next to the Dover Public Library.

Before students can attend classes they must come in and register.  Testing (for level placement) and registration dates are Friday, February 3 at 9 a.m., Thursday, February 9 at 6 p.m., Friday, February 17 at 9 a.m. and Thursday, February 23 at 6 p.m.

Winter classes begin January 3.  Spring classes begin April 2.

 No testing when school is closed due to storm cancellation

See Citizenship (scroll down)  

See Friday Discussion Group (scroll down - no charge)

Adult ESOL Classes- 2011/2012 Schedule

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

Advanced ESOL Classes -  Schedule

Tuition: $30 each session
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.
12:30-2:30 pm Session #1-Tuesdays Begins January 10
Session #2-Tuesdays Begins March 6
Session #3-Tuesdays Begins May 1
6:00-8:00 pm Session #1-Wednesdays Begins January 11
Session #2-Wednesdays

Begins March 7 

 
Session #3-Wednesdays

Begins May 2

Citizenship

Free of Charge

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.

Upcoming classes:              

Mondays, Jan 30 - April 9, 2012
(No classes Feb 27)
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
or
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

 ESOL Reading/Discussion Group

For Higher Level II and Level III

Fridays from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. starting September 23

 We will be doing some reading and a lot of discussion. Practice your pronunciation, work on your grammar, learn some new words, and share your ideas.  Each week you will look at some aspect of living in America choosing from:

  •  American Culture and society and both the joys and challenges of coming to live in the US
  •  Events and famous people in US History
  •  US Law in day to day life
  •  Community Resources
  •  Issues in current events and politics
  •  Geography facts and skills

For information contact Dover Adult @ 742-1030

or Bill Badgley williamwaldenbadgley@gmail.com  969-4953

 

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.