| Description: | Call Community Literacy Coordinator Desneiges Profili at extension 247. Coordinated by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL), adult literacy programs are offered in various locations in the Greater Trail area. Programs currently include: - Adult Tutoring Program: Offers one-on-one and group instruction for adults wishing to improve their reading, writing, math and computer literacy skills.
- Basic Computer Classes: A series of 8 computer classes offering adults, including seniors, the opportunity to improve their computer skills, including word processing, file management, formatting text, creating tables, email and using the internet.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Club: Offers learners one morning and one evening a week to get together for informal sessions filled with word games, reading, storytelling and conversation.
- English as a Second Language (ESL)Tutoring Program: One-on-one or group based instruction for individuals seeking to improve and enhance their English language development, both oral and written.
- Lexia: An interactive computer based phonics program that gives adult learners extensive practice in decoding and vocabulary building. Computer sessions are paired with one-to-one tutoring to support the learning.
- Rosetta Stone Learning Software: An interactive computer based ESL learning program that gives adult learners an opportunity to learn English in a natural way. Computer sessions are paired with one-to-one tutoring to support the learning.
- Writing Out Loud: A writing program that improves writing skills and is an invaluable aid in self-discovery and learning to cope with problems.
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