Literacy volunteers can sign up for tutor training

Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley is seeking volunteers to help Tri-Cities adults learn English. A four-session tutor training workshop will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 12-21, at the St. Charles Municipal Center, 2 E. Main St.

Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley, a literacy program based at the St. Charles Public Library, provides texts, study material, and training so that anyone can be a tutor. Staff will help tutors develop teaching skills, craft curriculum, and gain exposure to teaching English to one adult learner at a time.

Adult learners come to the program from all over the world. Some do not speak any English but most can understand and express basic English phrases. Adult learners most often want to expand their vocabulary and practice conversation in a safe environment so that they can gain confidence.

It is estimated that there are 42,000 adults in central Kane County who need to improve their English. Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley tutors teach about 300 adults annually. With their help, adult learners are improving their English and reaching their potential as workers, parents, and community members.

Residents who are interested in registering for tutor training should visit www.lvfv.org or call/text Peg Coker at (630) 584-4428.