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English Language Learners
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High School Diploma Reading and Writing
with Joan Halloway, York Adult Education
Brush up on your existing reading and writing skills while building new ones to achieve your high school diploma English credits, or to pass the HiSET Diploma Tests in Reading and Writing. Call to register at 207.363.7922 or email horr@yorkschools.org. Rolling Admission. Instructor: Joan Holloway
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Math Basics
with Marie Enright, York Adult Education
From basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, and percentages) all the way to real world algebra - this class will provide individualized instruction to help you improve your math skills. Call to register at 207.363.7922 or email horr@yorkschools.org. Rolling Admission. Instructor: Marie Enright
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Reading & Writing Basics
with Joan Halloway, York Adult Education
Want to increase your understanding of the news, improve your communication skills for everyday use in the community, or prepare for college or the workplace? This class focuses on basic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to help you succeed in life and the workplace. Call to register at 207.363.7922 or email horr@yorkschools.org. Rolling Admission. Instructor: Joan Holloway
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English Language Intermediate PM
with Kristin Maurice, York Adult Education
English Language learners who want to improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, will work on vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension, and conversation. Students must make a registration appointment by calling 207-363-7922, or emailing horr@yorkschools.org AM Beginner 9-10:30am, AM Intermediate/Advanced 10-11:30am, Tuess and Thurs PM Beginner 6-7:30pm, PM Intermediate/Advanced 7-8:30pm, Mons and Weds Instructor: Kristin Maurice
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Basic Reading and Writing for Adults
with Rita Pender, Marshwood Adult & Community Education
Improve your reading and/or writing skills. Daytime or evening tutoring available. Start anytime.
English for ESL
with Rita Pender, Marshwood Adult & Community Education
Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced English taught in person classes.
Start anytime!
Phenomena: Intriguing True Stories
with Phil Wormuth, RSU 24 Adult Education
Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction! Read about some unexplained, natural occurances in the world. Even if you don't think of yourself as a reader, these strange stories will pull you in!
Spark your curiosity by reading a series of high-interest, nonfiction stories and articles designed to enlighten and entertain while building your reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Earn diploma credits or prepare for the HiSET with this reading- and writing-intensive course.
Please call our office if you are interested in participating in this class: 422-4794.
Styles of Literature
with Phil Wormuth, RSU 24 Adult Education
Whether you love to read or don't read very often, you'll find a style of writing that catches your attention. This is the class for you if you want to continue building your reading and writing skills for work or college.
Read a collection of high-interest texts to discover how writers carefully craft their works in compelling and dramatic ways. In addition to reading a variety stories and articles, you will write a number of short papers to develop your own style of writing fiction and non-fiction.
What's your favorite reading? In class, you'll explore a verity of genres (styles): Action and adventure, allegory, articles, autobiography, biography, drama, diary/memoir, fiction, horror, letters, non-fiction, poetry, satire, science-fiction, speeches...
When completing this course, participants can earn one high school level English credit.
Please call us for more information or to register for this class: 207-422-4794.