Literacy

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Do you know someone who needs help learning to read? There are many programs available for adults, children, and families.

Free literacy programs of all kinds are available throughout Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut. Native English speakers as well as those for whom English is a second language can find the literacy help they need to help them meet their workplace, family, and community goals.

Literacy Resources

Literacy Volunteers of Rhode Island is a state affiliate of ProLiteracy America, a national nonprofit organization. They provide training & information services to seven Learning Volunteers of RI community literacy programs. They also act as a statewide clearing house for literacy information and referrals for adult literacy programs. LV of RI raises funds that help support critical services to volunteer tutors and learners.

PROJECT LEARN, Adult and Family Literacy Program, Inc.
One Social Street, PO Box 567
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 769-4200
E-Mail:LEARNri@att.net

Adult learners can enroll in a variety of unique education programs that help them to meet their workplace, family and community goals: family literacy programs with basic literacy, pre-GED, GED instruction; ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes; specialized instruction for learning disabled students; one-to-one tutoring; "skills Tutor"' a comprehensive, interactive, internet instruction program; computer classes; intergenerational family reading, employablility and life skills classes. Certified Wilson Reading Program instructors on staff.

Search for Literacy Programs in Your Area

Many more programs are available in other cities and towns. Please call Literacy Volunteers of RI at 401-861-0815 or use the National Literacy Directory search below to find programs near you.

Search the American Literacy Directory here:
www.literacydirectory.org

Note: For best search results in rural areas of northern RI and neighboring MA and CT, use your local zip code and search within a 25 mile or 50 mile area.

Harrisville, RI 02830
Pascoag, RI 02859
Chepachet, RI 02814
East Douglas, MA 01516

Free Online ESL Learning Sites

• 1-Language.com ESL Online Learning Center
  This site is 100% free. Their stated goal is to provide free quality learning materials to everyone who is learning English as a second language.
   
• Dave's ESL Cafe
  "The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!"