JUNE, 2008
    
           
  Where, What and When  
 
Where
At Schaumburg Townhip District Library
130 S. Roselle Rd  
Schaumburg, IL 60193  Phone (847) 985-4000
  
 
What
Read To Learn  This free class will have registration and testing on Sept. 15, 2008 in the Rasmussen Room located on the second floor of the library.  Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.  Don't be late.  Those who come a little earlier can wait in line outside the meeting room door and you'll have a better chance of getting into the class.  This very popular class helps students improve their reading and writing skills.  You will work with a trained volunteer tutor.  This class meets once a week on Monday mornings from 9:30 a.m till 12 noon for 10 sessions. 
 
 
When
  
           
           
 
Beginning Level ESL
 
  
 
English As A Second Language (ESL) classes, are taught by High School District 211 Continuing Education Programs at the library. These classes are FREE.
 
ESL Beginning Low Level  and no English class will have registration and testing on Monday, Aug. 25 and Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 in the classroom located on the second floor of the library. Testing and registration will begin at 9:30 a.m.  Please come a little earlier so that you won't miss the start of the test. No one will be allowed into the classroom once the test has begun.
This class will begin on Monday, Sept.8  Class meets each Monday and Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m - 12:00 noon. for 24 classes.
 
ESL Beginning High Level class will have registration and testing on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008 and Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008 in the classroom located on the second floor of the library.  Testing will begin at 9:15 a.m.  Please come a little earlier so that you won't miss the start of the test.  No one will be allowed into the classroom once the test has begun.
This class will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 9  Class meets each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9:15 a.m - 11:45 for 24 classes.
  
  
           
           
  Intermediate Level ESL  
 
 
ESL Intermediate Low Level class will have registration and testing on Tuesday, Aug. 26 and Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008 in the classroom located on the second floor of the library.  Testing will begin at 12:00 p.m. Please come a little earlier so that you won't miss the start of the test.  No one will be allowed into the classroom once the test has begun. 
This class will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 9.  Class meets each Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. for 24 classes.
 
ESL Intermediate High Level class will have registration and testing on Monday, Aug. 25 and Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 in the classroom located on the second floor of the library.  Testing will begin at 12:30 p.m.  Please come a little earlier so that you won't miss the start of the test.  No one will be allowed into the classroom once the test has begun.
This class will begin on Monday, Sept.8  Class meets each Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. for 24 classes.
 
 
Computer Assisted Programs - Free
Using the computer is a fun way to learn English. Even if you don't know how to use a computer, we'll teach you how. It's easy and you will be very happy with the programs that help you with reading, spelling, grammar and idioms. You can even record your voice and compare it to the speaker on the computer program. The computer lab is open every Monday morning from 9:30 till Noon when we will teach you how to use the interactive programs. You may study in the lab independently on the other weekday mornings from 9:30 till Noon by asking at the Computer Assistance Desk. There is no registration. Just come to the lab and see what may help you with your English skills.
 
The computer lab is a great way to continue your study of English once you've finished ESL class or just as a way to fit in some extra time for study.
 
  
           
  Learning on Your Own  
 
The library has a special collection of books, books with cassettes, videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs in the Literacy Collection located on the second floor of the library to your right when you get off the elevator. These materials will help you learn English. Many of the books have answers in the front or back of the book. You can't write in these books but you can use other paper to write out your answers. Then check your work by looking at the answer key. Many people don't have time to go to classes so these books will help you learn on your own at home. Learning a new language takes a lot of time. Save some time each day to study with these special materials.
 
The books listed below will help you with professional English and business English.  It is important to understand the proper English to use in business meetings, presentations and business letters, faxes and e-mails.   
 
ABE J 428 Dignen, B, Communicating in Business English by Bob Dignen.
A spoken CD comes with the book and answers to the exercises are in the back of the book. Great for self-study.
 
ABE J 428 Pohl, A, Test Your Professional English, Medical by Alison Pohl.
Another great self-study book for medical students and professionals.  8 sections cover over 500 key words and expressions in areas such as body systems, patient history and examinations, medical conditions and drugs and treatment.  Questions and answers for each section.
 
ABE J 808.066 Mackey, D, Send Me An Update A step-by-step approach to business and professional writing by Daphne Mackey.
This book will help intermediate to advanced students communicate clearly in complex writing tasks such as reports and recommendations.  All the exercises have the answers in the attached Teachers Guide.
 
ABE J 428 Godwin, J, Test Your Business Vocabulary, Advanced by Joy Godwin.
A wonderful book to help with vocabulary for the business world.  Tests, exercises and answers.
 
 
  
           
           
           
           
  Did You Know?  
 
The Memorial Day weekend is always on the last Monday of May.  It is the unofficial start of the summer season.  With warmer weather, many people will enjoy cooking on their outdoor grills.  Try this website for wonderful recipes from Dominick's, a popular place for many of us to shop. http://grilling.dominicks.com/
 
With a long summer season ahead of us, you may want to explore some of the wonderful farms within 50 miles of the Chicago area.  Try picking some of your own vegetables, fruits and berries.  The strawberry season is now.  Cool weather may delay the berries until the end of June but you can contact the farm before you make your plans. 
 
Here are some websites that will give you information about picking your own produce. 
 
http://susiesgardenpatch.com   Susie's Garden Patch is located in Garden Prairie, IL. Here you can pick vegetables early in the summer.
 
http://www.allseasonfarm.com  All Season Farm is located in Woodstock, about 50 mile northwest of Chicago.  They have Asisan pears also and many different kinds of apples.
 
http://www.royaloakfarmorchard.com  Royal Oak Farm Orchard is in Harvard, IL.  You can pick peaches, raspberries, apples and visit the petting zoo and eat in their restaurant.
 
Summer Fun Close to Home
Many special events are planned in both Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg.  You can go to www.ci.schaumburg.il.us/ and click on Events at the top of the page for information about Schaumburg's summer plans.  The Farmers Market will begin this Friday, June 13 from 7 am till 1 pm in Town Square at Roselle & Schaumburg Roads.  It will continue each Friday until October 10.
 
Hoffman Estates' website www.hoffmanestatesarts.com will also give you information about their summer concert series each Thursday evening at 7 pm on the Village Green.  Click on the download for the entire summer schedule.  These concerts are free. 
 
The Schaumburg Township District Library also offers free concerts each Monday evening at 6:45 in the Towns Square Park across from the library at Roselle & Schaumburg Roads.  Go to www.stdl.org and choose the e-newsletters and click on Musically Yours for the complete list of musical performances. 
 
There's so much to do during the summer.  Enjoy time with your family and friends and remember to mark your calendar with the testing dates if you plan to attend ESL classes at the library.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Hello from our Conversation Club.  We miss everyone who has moved away.  
Enjoy the beautiful summer days ahead.
Pat Barch, Literacy Coordinator