Adult Learners

Becoming an Adult Learner

Project Adult Literacy offers free one-on-one tutoring and small group classes for those who qualify.

To be eligible for our program, every applicant must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Possess basic English conversational skills
  • Demonstrate a program-related goal or need
  • Commit to the program for at least one year

In addition, you must meet at least two of the three requirements below:

  • Live or work in the Newport Beach area
  • Be an Orange County resident for at least two years*
  • Have completed or partially completed your K-12 education in the U.S.*

*Documentation verification is required

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Eligible applicants may be recommended for tutoring, classes, or both. If accepted, the next step in the process is to attend our New Learner Orientation. RSVP is available by invitation only. 

Once you have attended the orientation, you will be asked to take a skills assessment. The assessment will help us determine how to best support your learning goals and needs.

After you complete your assessment, learners can begin taking classes immediately. Learners who qualify for tutoring services will have to wait while we find the right tutor match. Wait times are subject to tutor availability and matching skill sets.

We look forward to helping you begin your learning journey! 

Best, 
Project Adult Literacy

Programs

We offer many support programs to help our learners improve their skills.  Classes and activities are open to all learners who have officially entered the Literacy Program.  Please call for times and dates of each program (949) 717-3874.

Below are classes we currently offer. Please be advised that class offerings are subject to change.

Afternoon Book Club - A great way for learners to read and discuss various topics related to the current book. In this class, you will improve your vocabulary, reading comprehension and English-speaking skills while reading and discussing short novels. Discover the excitement of completing and understanding an entire book in the course of a few weeks!

American Sitcoms - An intriguing class that focuses on popular TV sitcoms and discusses everyday situations and events. Each learner will observe, study and interpret everyday verbal and facial expressions. 

Conversation Circles - Discuss different topics of interest with other learners that are important to the group. In this class, you will learn to share ideas, develop your vocabulary, improve leadership skills and ultimately, have fun. 

Idioms in Everyday Life – An interesting class that goes over common expressions we use in the English language that have other connotations knowns as idioms. Americans use idioms to express something more vividly, helping to serve as an image or mental picture. You will learn all about idioms using the origin of the words and phrase found in everyday conversational English. 

News for You – Stay informed and up-to-date with news around the world by reading the newspaper, discussing current events, sharing your opinions and learning new vocabulary. This class will focus on improving learners’ English skills using "News for You" weekly newspaper.

Writing Your Stories - This is more than just a writing class, it is an opportunity to share the experiences of your life with others. In this class you will improve your writing skills, vocabulary and the ability to express yourself in English.