Free Citizenship Education Classes Classes will meet in-person only Instruction in U.S. history and government to prepare for the USCIS citizenship exam and interview. Oakton College, Skokie Campus 7701 North Lincoln Avenue, Skokie Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (First class September 20) Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines Mondays, 6-9 p.m. (First class: September 15) Skokie Public Library 5215 Oakton Street, Skokie Fridays, 6-9 p.m. (First class: September 19) Supplemental ESL Classes General Description Classes focus on meeting special needs or developing a specific skill. They supplement the free ESL classes. Classes are designed for students who are at an intermediate or advanced level. Registration • To register and pay, visit oakton.edu/conted, select ESL, and select Supplemental ESL courses. • These classes are tuition based. A $4 technology fee will be added per class. • Please register before the first day of class. For more information, call 847.635.1426 or email our office at adulted@oakton.edu . Classes will meet in person at either the Skokie campus or Des Plaines campus, on the days and at the times listed below. CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH PRACTICE FEE: $189 Improve your fluency in English through focused practice and interesting conversations about American culture. COM A50, OC/DP 12 Wed., Sept.17, 6:30-9:30 pm CRN 60045 COM A50, OC/SK, 12 Fri., Sept. 19, 10 am-1 pm CRN 60305 TOEFL PREP SEMINAR FEE: $189 Passing the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of non-native speakers by colleges and professional accrediting agencies. Prepare for the TOEFL with timed practice on similar tests. Become familiar with test formats and language problems encountered by other non-native speakers. COM A45, DPL, 13 Tue., Sept. 16, 6:30-9:30 pm CRN 60044 COM A45, OC/SK, 12 Sat., Sept. 20, 9 am-12 pm CRN 60043 IDIOMS AND VOCABULARY BUILDING Fee: $189 Expand your vocabulary by learning and practicing idioms and expressions that native speakers commonly use. COM A54, OC/DP, 13 Mon., Sept. 22, 6:30-9:30 pm CRN 60046 IMPROVE PRONUNCIATION Fee: $189 Learn to distinguish the differences between phonetics in English and your native language. Improve your speaking skills to be understood more easily. COM A29 OC/DP, 12 Sat., Sept. 20, 9 am-12 pm CRN 60047
Free Reading/Literacy Classes * Classes are for native and non-native adult speakers of English who wish to improve their reading, writing or math skills. Lead teachers direct trained tutors to help students develop these skills for personal or employment needs. Literacy classes will be held online and in-person. Online classes require the student to have a device with internet access. The College may have Chromebooks available to borrow. Prospective Literacy/Reading students should fill out the pre-registration form which can be found at oakton.edu/conted . We will contact you regarding registration, testing and your class assignment. Important: • Students must be at least 17 years old. • Enrollment after the first class is permitted if space allows. • Classes are not appropriate for students enrolled in or planning to enroll in high school. • Reading/Literacy students may not enroll in the Bridges program . • Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment. Au Pairs: Per ICCB (Illinois Community College Board) regulations, au pairs are required to take post-secondary classes and cannot enroll in Oakton’s free Reading classes. They may, however, enroll in the College’s supplemental tuition-based classes. Literacy classes are not intended for tourists, but rather for those who have come to live in the United States. For more information, call 847.635.1426 or email our office at adulted@oakton.edu. *Classes are funded by the Illinois Community College Board, the Office of the Secretary of State, and the Illinois State Library. Online Classes
Class Meets: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30 am-12 pm Registration: Ongoing; First Class: Monday, September 15 Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9 pm Registration: Ongoing; First Class: Tuesday, September 16 In-Person Classes Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 12:30-3:30 pm or Monday and Wednesday, 6-8:45 pm Registration: Ongoing; First Class: Monday, September 15 Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15 am-12:15 pm Registration: Ongoing; First Class: Tuesday, September 9 Skokie Public Library 5215 Oakton Street, Skokie Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15 am-12:15 pm Registration: Ongoing; First Class: Tuesday, September 16 Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview Class Meets: Tuesday and Friday, 6-8:45 pm Registration: Ongoing; First Class: Tuesday, September 16 Oakton College, Skokie Campus 7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Skokie Class Meets: Saturday, 9 am-12:15 pm Registration: Ongoing; First Class: Saturday, September 13
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