Classes

Registration is now open!

Contact: Amy Wilson at awilson@mid-stateliteracycouncil.org or call (814) 238-1809 to register.

Because the Mid-State Literacy Council did not receive government funds this year all students registering for Spring 2012 semester classes and/or the spring tutoring program are required to pay a $50.00 non-refundable processing fee in cash or with a check made payable to the Mid-State Literacy Council. Thank you. The Mid-State Literacy Council also accepts donations.

We plan to add several additional classes taught by Darlene Weener, Lori Shontz, Shannon Frey, Rachael Fry, and Penn State students. You will receive additional updates by email when classes are added.

Spring Break is March 3, 2012 – March 11, 2012 students and teachers will be on vacation

English as a Second Language (ESL) Levels

B

- Beginning literacy

LB

- Low Beginning

HB

- High beginning

LI

- Low Intermediate

HI

- High Intermediate

A

- Advanced

If you are uncertain of your English level, please contact Amy Wilson at: awilson@mid-stateliteracycouncil.org

January 2012 – May 2012 Class Schedule

Mondays

American English (Beginning)

Free
9:30AM-10:30AM January 23, 2012 – April 9, 2012
Instructor: Colleen Shaughnessy

Current Events and Culture Advanced English Class (Advanced)

9:00AM-12:00PM January 23, 2012 – March 26, 2012
Instructor: Danielle Lanagan

American Conversational English Skills and Success (HI/A)

Free
12:30PM-2:30PM January 23, 2012 – April 23, 2012 Room C
Instructor: Penn State Team of teachers

Pronunciation and Listening Skills: Reading Popular Movie Scripts Aloud, Practice and Instruction Intermediate level

Free
1:00PM-2:30PM January 23, 2012 – April 23, 2012 Room A
Instructor: Elliot Hirshon

Tuesdays

New Class! “Who’s On First? … A Unique Look at American Culture and History Through the Eyes of Baseball.” (Intermediate/Advanced)

Free
10:00AM-12:00PM January 24, 2012-May 1, 2012 Room A
Instructor: Bob Lillie

Note: There are three things in my life which I really love: my family, my country, and baseball. The only problem—once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. Come find out about all three! We will definitely include a ‘field trip’ to an Altoona Curve baseball game in April, 2012.

English for Work: Preparation Class for Getting a Job (all levels)

Free
12:30AM-2:30PM January 17, 2012 – February 14, 2012 Room B
Instructor: Fang Mei

Citizenship Preparation Class

Free
6:30PM-8:30PM January 24, 2012 – May 8, 2012 Room B
Instructor: Andrea Harmon and Penn State students

English Class (B/HB)

Free
6:30PM-8:30PM January 24, 2012 – May 1, 2012 Room D
Instructors: Team of Penn State Students

Movie Class: Conversation, Idioms, American Film and Culture, Vocabulary Expansion (HI/A)

Free
6:30PM-8:30PM January 24, 2012 – May 1, 2012 Room A
Instructor: Julia McGrath

American English (Intermediate)

Free
6:00PM-8:00PM January 17, 2012- April 24, 2012 Room C
Instructor: Tracy Roth and Brian Siembieda

Wednesdays

American English (Beginning)

Free
9:30AM-10:30AM January 18, 2012 – April 11, 2012
Instructor: Colleen Shaughnessy

American English (High Beginning/Low Intermediate)

Free
9:30AM – 11:30AM January 18, 2012 – April 18, 2012
Instructor: Alexandra Santoyo Mora

Grammar and Vocabulary (Intermediate levels)

Free
10:00AM-12:00PM January 18, 2012 – April 25, 2012 Room C
Instructor: Carol Pollard

Reading and Discussion of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (Advanced Readers)

Free
Free books provided for 8 students
10:00AM – 12:00PM January 11, 2012 – April 25, 2012 Room A
Instructor: Terry Speck

American Short Stories (Intermediate levels)

Free
12:30PM-2:30PM January 11, 2012 – February 1, 2012 Room C
Instructor: Mary Kay Malloy

Pronunciation and Listening Skills: Reading Popular Movie Scripts Aloud, Practice and Instruction Intermediate level

Free
1:00PM – 2:30PM January 18, 2012 – April 25, 2012 Room A
Instructor: Elliot Hirshon

Thursdays

Advanced American English Class (Advanced)

This course will include vocabulary development, English academic skills, reading, writing, current events, and culture.
9:30AM-11:30AM January 26, 2012 – April 26, 2012
Instructor: Andrea Chung

American Short Stories (A)

Free
12:15PM-2:15PM January 19, 2012 – May 3, 2012 Room A
Instructor: Tom Hettmansperger

Grammar and Vocabulary with True Stories

Free
12:30PM-2:30PM January 12, 2012 – February 2, 2012 Room C
Instructor: Mary Kay Malloy

Social Life 2: American Perspectives (Intermediate/Advanced)

One night a week in class and additional activities outside of class throughout the semester
6:00PM-7:30PM January 19, 2012 – April 26, 2012 Room A
Instructor: Elliot Hirshon

Fridays

TOEFL Test Preparation Writing Skills Section with Personalized Support

10:00AM-1:00PM January 27, 2012 – April 27, 2012
Instructor: Amy Wilson and teaching assistants
Fee: $150.00 includes registration, materials, and one on one support and guidance.
Instructional materials provided by the Association of American University Women

American Culture and Manners (Intermediate/Advanced levels)

Free
11:00AM-1:00PM January 20, 2012 – May 4, 2012 Room C
Instructor: Earl Frye