Hamilton East Public Library

Adult Basic Education | English Literacy/ESL | Life Skills | GED
 

WHAT IS LITERACY?

Literacy is about more than being able to read. The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 suggests a broader view of literacy as "an individual's ability to read, write, speak in English, compute and solve problems at levels of proficiency necessary to function on the job, in the family of the individual and in society."

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

"Let's Talk!": "Let's Talk!" is an informal English conversation class, where participants are encouraged to discuss topics of the day. Members also engage in guided discussion exercises. This class is a fun way for non-native English speakers of ALL levels to practice their English skills in a comfortable, supportive atmosphere.

English for Spanish Speakers: English for Spanish Speakers is a class for Latinos with very basic English skills. A bilingual teacher helps students practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

GED Fast Track: This class is designed for dedicated students who are determined to make getting their GED a top priority in their life. This class meets 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday - Thursday for approximately five to six weeks in the Community Education classroom at the Noblesville Library. For further information contact Sonya at myteachersonya@gmail.com.  Register online at www.hepl.lib.in.us or by calling 770-3252.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE LIBRARY

Mango is an online language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian and more.  Mango also contains options for learning English as a Second Language.  You will need your library card number and PIN number to use Mango.  Mango is available anywhere in the world.

English language instruction CDs in the Audio CD 400s that are specifically for other language speakers.  These items are available at both the Noblesville and Fishers Libraries.

OTHER CLASSES IN THE COMMUNITY

Washington Township Adult Community Education

FREE Adult ENGLISH CLASSES (Clases de Ingles--GRATIS)
*New students being accepted for 2011-12*

• Monday and Wednesday mornings, 9:00am-12:30 pm (Los lunes y miercoles, 9:00-12:30 de la manana)

Location: First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument Street, Noblesville 46060 (Enter through Door 1 and follow the hallway to the stairs. Continue up the stairs and turn left. We are at the end of the hallway on the left. / Entra la Puerta 1. Siga derecho el pasillo hasta las escaleras. Sube las escaleras y dobla a la izquierda. Nos reunimos en la sala al fin del pasillo a la izquierda.)

Questions: 317-453-0698

This is a outlying campus of Washington Township Schools Adult Community Education in Indianapolis (North Central High School on 86th Street in Nora) in partnership with Noblesville Schools.

First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument Street
ESL Classes available at 260-414-6762
ESL: Monday & Wednesday 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Northview Middle School

Ongoing ESL & GED classes
For more information, call 317-259-5275
8401 Westfield Boulevard, Indianapolis

IPS ESL Classes/ Clases de Inglés de la Escuela Pública de Indianapolis

Contact for ESL classes: Elvira Martinez 226-4423
Contact for GED preparation: 226-4536 GED Preparation classes every day.

DAY CLASS SESSIONS DAILY FOR ENGLISH-AS-A-SECOND LANGUAGE/Tres horarios de clases cada día

8:15 A.M. - 10:15 A.M., 10:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M., 1:15 P.M. - 3:15 P.M.

• Hawthorne Community Center Mon.-Fri. 2440 W. Ohio St. 637-4312
• Hope Education Center Mon.-Fri. 1301 E. 16th St. 226-4665

EVENING CLASS SESSIONS FOR ENGLISH-AS-A-SECOND LANGUAGE/Clases de Inglés por la noche

• La Plaza M/W 5:00-8:00 P.M. 8902 E. 38th St. 890-3292
• La Plaza T/TH 5:00-8:00 P.M. 8902 E. 38th St. 890-3292
• Emmerich Manual H.S. T/TH 6:00-9:00 P.M. 2405 S. Madison Ave. 226-2231
• George Washington C.S. T/TH 5:00-8:00 P.M. 2215 W. Washington St. 639-5553
• Gambold Middle S. #108 M/W 4:30-7:00 P.M. 3727 Kiel Ave. 226-4536

Contact Information

Contact Melissa Stewart at (317) 770-3209 or stewartm@hepl.lib.in.us.

The classes are free and confidential.