ADULT LEARNERS
Adults interested in enrolling as learners may call Literacy for Life at the Carlsbad City Library Learning Center at (760) 931-4510.
Adult learners entering the program are:
- English-speaking (English is their only language or they are fluent in English)
- At least 16 years old and not currently enrolled in high school
- Women and men from diverse backgrounds
- Seeking better skills for their job futures
- Wanting to help their children succeed in school
- Often able to do some reading and writing, but not enough to participate effectively in today's rapidly changing world
Time commitment for an adult learner:
- 2 tutoring sessions per week
- Each session lasts 1 1/2 hours
- At least 1 hour a week of study at home
What we study:
- Phonics and spelling
- Reading aloud
- Handwriting and use of the computer keyboard
- Reading comprehension and vocabulary
- Capitalization and punctuation
- Writing checks, notes, and letters
- Communicating thoughts in written form
- Job-related reading and writing
- Maps, geography, history, government
- Arithmetic and daily life math
- Using the public library
- Study skills
How To Get Free Tutoring:
Adults interested in enrolling as learners may call Literacy for Life at the Carlsbad City Library Learning Center at (760) 931-4510.
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Carlsbad City Library
Learning Center
3368 Eureka Place
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 931-4500
(760) 931-4510 (Literacy Services)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Additional morning and evening appointments available for literacy services
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