English
for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Basic Literacy (BL)
Programs
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How
does LVL provide services? LVL provides services in
many different ways depending upon the needs of the
students. Educational services include:
• Small Groups
• Large Classroom
• One-on-One Tutoring
• Family Setting with Preschool Children
• Computer-Assisted
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Basic
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When are programs offered? Classes are available during
the day and evening.
Where
are the programs available?
What
is the cost? The annual registration fee is $35. Scholarships
are available.
Program
Overviews
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Basic
Literacy Programs
Basic
literacy programs are designed for adults who want to
improve their basic skills so they can find better jobs,
better provide for their families, support their children's
education, and be more engaged in their communities.
Tutoring is one-on-one and confidential and takes place
at an LVL learning center or a public place. Students
and their tutors meet once or twice a week, for at least
one hour a session, at a time and place that are mutually
convenient.
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Adults
who come to LVL have a range of goals and interests. Some
want to find work, read the newspaper, balance their checkbooks,
manage their personal finances, read to their children, prepare
for the GED, or read the Bible. All tutoring builds on what
adults already know and focuses on the things they need to
know and do to be better workers and members of their families
and communities.
Before
being placed with a tutor, a prospective student is interviewed
and tested to determine his or her current level of skills
and to prepare an individual educational plan that is in keeping
with his or her needs and personal goals and interests.
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English
Literacy Programs
English
literacy programs (also known as English for Speakers
of Other Languages or ESOL programs) are designed for
adults whose first language is not English who want
to increase their ability to communicate on the job
and in the community. LVL offers both small group tutoring
led by trained volunteer tutors and classroom instruction
provided by teachers. Small groups typically have about
five students enrolled whereas classes may have as many
as 30 students. Instruction is student-centered and
practical. It is set in the context of everyday situations,
such as applying for a job, talking to a doctor, registering
a child for school.
Groups and classes meet twice a week for two hours each
time-either daytime or evenings - at a school, LVL learning
center, a church, or another of 13 conveniently locations.
Students can choose the programs that best fit their
schedules.
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Click here for a list of current sites and schedules
in Beaufort.
Click
here for a list of current sites and schedules
in Bluffton.
Click
here for a list of current sites and schedules
on
Hilton Head Island.
Computer-Assisted
Instruction (ELLIS)
ELLIS (English Language Learning and Instruction System) is
an entertaining interactive computerized program of study
that can be used alone or as a supplement to classes. English
is used in real-life situations and pronunciation can be practiced
and compared to native speakers. Tutors are available on site
during lab hours to place and assist students.
Other
LVL program offerings
These
include: Family Literacy is a program that helps prepare preschool
children at the same time as parents participate in small
group instruction, Talk Time is an opportunity to meet as
a small group and practice speaking English.
Call
843-681-6655 for specific information, availability and times.
Student
Testimonials
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