Registration and testing now for free English classes at Church of the Ascension in Oakland.

Registration and testing is now open for free English classes at the Church of the Ascension in Oakland. From a July 16 Facebook post:

We are registering students now and testing them for FREE English classes for internationals. We offer levels 0-6 mostly in person on Monday mornings (9:00 am), Wednesday evenings (6:30 pm) and Thursday evenings (6:30 pm) starting September 13, 15, 16th and some classes online. You can attend one or three classes a week. We offer citizenship classes for levels 2 and 3, writing, speaking, listening and speaking, grammar and speaking, and pronunciation and speaking. We also offer special clubs and field trips and some one on one conversation partners. Contact Pittsburghenglish4u@gmial.com or contact us through church of the Ascension on Ellsworth Avenue in North Oakland (4729 Ellsworth) . All books are secular; however, English learner Bible studies are also offered on various days.

More information is available on the church's website. Those interested should contact Pittsburghenglish4u@gmail.com.

"Pronouncing English Clearly: Learn Advanced English Skills While Reading Children’s Books," June 26 in Oakland.

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's main branch in Oakland will hold "Pronouncing English Clearly: Learn Advanced English Skills While Reading Children’s Books" on Wednesday, June 26.

Pam Volz will teach adults pronunciation and rhythm using popular children’s books. Challenge speaking skills with practice tips to transform these classic stories into a reading aloud adventure. After class, check out the book with your library card and practice on your own. This series will run on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. from May through August. This program is for adults only.

The book being used on June 26 is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Erik Carle.

English Learners' Book Club in Mt. Lebanon, Tuesdays from January 9.

The weekly English Learners' Book Club meeting will resume on Tuesdays from January 9 at the Mt.Lebanon Public Library.

The English Learners' Book Club will meet weekly. This group's leader is Kathy Connolly. The books and short stories will be available to participants through the library.

To participate, please register with Peggi Kelley at 412-531-3004 or pkelley@gplc.org. Presented in cooperation with the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council.

The meeting runs from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. The library is located at 16 Castle Shannon Blvd. (map).

"Let’s READ English: An ESL Book Discussion Group" at Carnegie Library in Oakland, November 10.

The next "Let's READ English" book discussion group takes place tomorrow, November 10, at the Carnegie Library main branch in Oakland.

If English is not your native language and you like to read, join us on the second Friday of every month at 2PM in the Graphic Novels Room. We will read one book each month and then meet to discuss the story, improve our vocabulary and practice our English reading and conversational skills. And have FUN!

November’s book selection is Listening is an Act of Love, a collection of conversations between friends and family members about life and relationships.

Please request the book in the Catalog or contact us to get the book from your Library.

The event starts at 2:00 in the Graphic Novels Room on the 1st floor. The library is located at 4400 Forbes Ave. in Oakland (map).

Free English Language and Civics Classes at Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania offers free English Language and Civics classes to internationals living in Pittsburgh.

What are EL Civics Classes?

Improve your English skills while learning about U.S. Civics.

Goodwill’s EL Civics program integrates civics education with English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. Students acquire the skills and knowledge they need to become active and informed parents, workers, and community members.

How do the EL Civics Classes work?

Flexible class schedule

The classes will introduce you to civics-related content and provide you with opportunities to apply that knowledge in your daily life, while building your English language and literacy skills. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes are available in Lawrenceville or South Side.

Students set goals to do things such as:

Achieve U.S. citizenship skills

U.S. history and/or geography U.S. governmental structure and function Naturalization process Rights and responsibilities of citizenship U.S. workplace culture and basics of employment laws U.S. legal system
Register to vote or vote for the first time

Increase involvement in the community

Attend or organize neighborhood, community, or political meetings Volunteer to work for such organizations Contribute to the support of such organizations Volunteer to work on community improvement activities

Who is eligible for EL Civics Classes?

Students must need English language services (cannot be an English native speaker). Students must either be a U.S. citizen or be eligible for citizenship (i.e. have a green card/social security number). Students must complete an orientation prior to the start of class.

Who to contact:

Phone: 412-632-1820
Email: english@goodwillswpa.org

Please visit the Goodwill website for more information.

"Let’s READ English: An ESL Book Discussion Group", August 11 at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland.

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland has a free "Let’s READ English: An ESL Book Discussion Group" each month. In August, the class is August 11 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.