Adult Programs
As an FGSH resident, you are welcome to attend the Adult Programs. You must complete registration before you attend classes. Afterward, attend as many classes as you want.
Adult Program Registration Form
Learn from current and retired faculty, graduate students and students training to teach English as a second language. Earn certificates for attendance and participation at the end of each semester.
Spring 2024 Schedule
Classes are held at the Family Resource Center (719 N. Walnut St.) from January 16th to May 10th.
- Writing and Conversations with Hope Crain
- Speaking and Presentations with Anixza Rivera
- Learning to Speak, Read, and Write English using an Activity-Based Format with Maggi Tucker
- English on the Daily with Manelic N. Taylor
- Book club with Shane Hood
- Parenting Class with Kailee Reese
- Tutoring with Anixza Rivera
- English with Anixza Rivera
- Beginning Sewing and Quilting with Mary Jo Self
- Pronunciation class with Shane Hood
Class Descriptions
Writing and Conversations with Hope Crain
Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m.
English proficiency: Intermediate
This course will be a combination of both structure writing and conversation practice. You will have a different conversation topic to discuss every week.
Speaking and Presentations with Anixza Rivera
Mondays from Noon to 1 p.m.
English Proficiency: Intermediate
This course covers skills useful for presentations and public speaking. Students can expect to practice presenting topics in front of peers and develop written and spoken English skills needed to succeed in presenting in an academic (or other) setting. Specific skills used and developed in this course include speaking, listening, and writing.
Learning to Speak, Read, and Write English using an Activity-Based Format with Maggi Tucker
Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m.
English Proficiency: Basic
Using various activities, students will deepen their English skills in speaking, reading, and writing.
English on the Daily with Manelic N. Taylor
Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
English proficiency: Advanced
This course is a way for you to learn how to apply English skills in your home and daily life. You will learn English as it pertains to consumer education, financial literacy, nutrition and wellness, family relationships and much more.
Book Club with Shane Hood
Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m.
English proficiency: Intermediate
Do you love to read? Do you love to talk? This may be the perfect course for you! We will read a book throughout the semester and meet once a week to discuss what we have been reading. This course will be a perfect opportunity to practice your reading, speaking and listening skills!
Parenting Class with Kailee Reese
Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
English proficiency: Intermediate
This course will explore all different aspects of parenting! We will discuss topics that impact you as the parent, and how to handle different situations in your parenting journey. We will talk about all aspects of development, structure, stress, tips for parenting, and much more! Come find support among other parents!
Tutoring with Anixza Rivera
Wednesdays from 11 to Noon
English proficiency: Basic
Every week, we will be hosting open tutoring sessions! During these sessions, come with schoolwork, language-related questions, or just by yourself and get one-on-one help with your English.
English with Anixza Rivera
Wednesdays from Noon to 1 p.m.
English Proficiency: Basic
Join us to practice your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. We will improve our overall English skills by teaching the language through all forms of communication.
Beginning Sewing and Quilting with Mary Jo Self
Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.
English Proficiency: Basic
Students will start with learning how to operate a sewing machine and the parts of a sewing machine and then make a simple pillowcase and children's blanket. We will progress to making quilt blocks as time allows. Throughout the class, new English vocabulary words and definitions will also be learned related to the hobbies of sewing and quilting.
Pronunciation Class with Shane Hood
Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m.
English proficiency: Basic
Refine your pronunciation and elevate your communication with our Pronunciation Class! Join us to enhance your speaking, listening, and overall language skills.