ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

 

Blue Ridge literacy Council’s English as a Second Language Program serves non-English speaking or low level English speaking. The goal is to help adults achieve a level of English, oral and written, that allows them to accomplish their personal goals and participate fully as individuals, family members, workers, and members of the community at large.

 

Each student is taught oral English, reading and writing one-to-one or in a small group (2 to 5) by trained volunteer tutors using materials suited to their English level and goals.   Many supplemental materials are available.   Levels of instruction go from beginner through preparation to enter curriculum or technical programs.

                 

Staff provides intake, evaluation, and testing for students, ongoing support for pairs and groups, training, research in adult ESL techniques and materials, and counseling and referral services.

 

Hours are set to be compatible with the student’s schedule.   Some have class as early as 8:30 AM   and some as late as 9:00 PM.   There are no charges.   Tutoring sites are located throughout the county.