Improve Your English
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English Resources Near NIST
There are multiple resources that can help improve your ability to speak, read, and write in English. All of the resources listed below are free of charge and cost nothing.
- http://www.meetup.com/ (local)
- Montgomery County Library – Gaithersburg Branch http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Apps/Libraries/branchinfo/gb.asp#about
240-773-9490 / 301-840-2641(TTY) 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20879
English Learner’s Conversation Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Auralog’s Tell Me More: This is a free online language tutorial that is accessed through the library’s web site.
Pimsleur’s Language Learning e-books: These electronic books are available for download from the library website.
Language Lab: There are 25 computers available specifically for practicing language learning, including practical conversation, reading, and pronunciation.
Additional books and CDs for English learners are also available for checkout, usually for 3 weeks at a time. All of these resources require a library card. The library card is free, but you must bring a copy of a postmarked letter to you at your Montgomery County address Need an interpreter? Call this number, and you will be able to talk with a reference librarian with the help of an interpreter: 240-777-0001.
The institutions below all offer free English courses:
- Epworth Methodist Church
9008 Rosemont Drive, Gaithersburg, MD www.epworthsteeple.org (301) 926-0424
- Chinese Culture, Art, and Community Service Center
16039 Comprint Circle Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (240)631-2468 http://www.ccacc-dc.org
- Literacy Council of Montgomery County, MD
(301) 610-0030
- Spanish Catholic Center:
415 E Diamond Avenue Gaithersburg 20877 (301) 740-2523
- Montgomery College Adult ESOL and Literacy Program
(301) 962-8950
English Programs Near NIST that cost money (these are not free):
- Montgomery College
Montgomery College offers a variety of courses for English language learners at all levels and with a variety of specializations. A two-hour assessment test must be taken along with in-person registration. Interested students can register at the Gaithersburg Business Training Center: 12 South Summit Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20877 240-567-1863 The classes are offered at the main campus in Rockville, about 4 miles southeast of the NIST campus. For more information about the ESL program at the college: Call: 240-567-7262 Write: annette.greene@montgomerycollege.edu Visit: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/ce/esl.html The Montgomery College Library also offers a list of especially helpful ESL resources on the internet: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/library/english_as_a_second_language.htm.
- English House
26 North Summit Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20877 This is a part of Transemantics, Inc. and the International Language Institute. They offer evening and Saturday classes, TEOFL preparation, and individual or group tutoring. Visit: http://www.englishhouseusa.com Call: 301-527-0600 Write: ehouse@transemantics.com
Within NIST
Nist has a club for people wishing to improve their public speaking, communications, and leadership skills. More information at:
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