Bridges to Academic Reading and Writing
• Classes are for adults whose native language is not English and who speak at an intermediate level of English. Classes focus on developing reading and writing skills necessary to pursue GED/HSE or college classes. • Bridges classes will be held in online, hybrid and in person formats. Online and hybrid formats require the student to have a device with internet access. The College may have Chrome-books available for students to borrow. • Bridges students may not enroll concurrently in the Literacy/ Reading program. • Students may enroll concurrently in Bridges Reading, Writing, Reading/Writing Intensive, and ESL classes. • Bridges/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. 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 Bridges classes. They may, however, enroll in the College’s low-cost tuition classes. Bridges classes are not intended for tourists , but rather for those who have come to live in the U.S. For more details, call 847.635.1426 or email adulted@oakton.edu . Online Classes WRITING
In-Person Classes READING
Oakton College, Skokie Campus 7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Skokie Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Room A211 Registration: Ongoing; First Class: Tuesday, September 16 Oakton College, Des Plaines Campus 1600 E. Golf Road Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9 pm, Room TBD Registration: Ongoing; First Class: Tuesday, September 16 WRITING Oakton College, Des Plaines Campus 1600 E. Golf Road Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 6-9 pm, Room TBD Registration: Ongoing; First Class: Monday, September 15 READING AND WRITING Oakton College, Skokie Campus 7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Skokie Class Meets: Saturday, 9 am-12:15 pm, Room A211 Registration: Ongoing; First Class: Saturday, September 13 READING AND WRITING INTENSIVE Oakton College, Skokie Campus 7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Skokie Class Meets: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1-4 p.m., Room A211 Registration: Ongoing; First Class: Monday, October 6
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm Registration: Ongoing; First Class: Monday, September 15 READING Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9 pm Registration: Ongoing; First Class: Tuesday, September 16
Volunteer to be a VITA Literacy/ESL tutor.
Help adults learn to read or speak English. Learn about methods and materials especially suited for tutoring adult American or immigrant students. For more information, contact the VITA office at 847.635.1426 or email us at vita@oakton.edu.
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