Fond du Lac Literacy Services
Fond du Lac Literacy Services’ mission is to develop local adults’ reading, writing, speaking and math skills.
Dedicated and trained tutors work one-on-one with students using personalized lesson plans at a pace that is comfortable for the student. Tutoring is free.
What is Literacy Services?
Literacy at Fond du Lac Literacy Services means learning to…
- Read to your child
- Talk to your doctor about your health
- Prepare for the GED/HSED
- Study for US Citizenship
- Communicate in English
- Get a better job
- Use a computer
- Communicate with your child’s teacher
- Understand your bills
…and much more!
Fond du Lac Literacy Services provides a variety of programs designed specifically to meet the literacy needs of our community. All of our services are free.
Registration is required for the classes. There is a one-time $20 registration fee due at orientation. At registration, learners will take a reading, listening and writing test to place them in the Small group English class or paired with a volunteer for one-on-one tutoring.
Programs
One-on-one tutoring
One-on-one tutoring is our main tutoring method for both Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Learning (ELL). Volunteer tutors are matched with learners to work toward their personal literacy goal in a safe learning space. Sessions are generally one to two hours, once per week and take place at the Fond du Lac Public Library.
English Language Learner Classes (ELL)
We offer small group classes. These classes are held once a week both morning and evening, at Fond du Lac Public Library by FdL Literacy volunteers and staff. Class times are flexible and are determined by the availability of the tutor and students.
Fond du Lac Literacy Student Resources
Find a wide range of free teaching resources that are perfect for students learning English, ESL classes and teachers looking for ideas online.
TV411’s mission is to help adults gain the basic reading, writing, math, and science skills they need to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals.
Funbrain offers hundreds of games, books, comics, and videos that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy.
Over 1500 free printable worksheets.
English and maths for adults.
A large list of free Internet resources for reading, writing, math, science and more.
Stickyball has tons of FREE, PRINTABLE ESL resources for teachers, including ESL worksheets, ESL grammar exercises, ESL writing exercises, ESL phrasal verbs worksheets, and an ever-growing bank of EASY, USEFUL games and activities for the ESL classroom.
Starfall has a full language arts program and includes some math skills.
Phonics program online.
Our Typing Tutor is the best way to learn to type. No downloads, installations or registration required.
Features engaging exercises, interactive typing games, and positive reinforcement, Typing.com is perfect for all age ranges and skill levels.
Learn basic computer essential from keyboard typing, mouse exercises and safe and smart internet usage.
Spelling games.
Practice basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
Worksheets, flashcards and games.
Math Antics is a series of videos created by Rob and Jeremy of Math Plus Motion, LLC. These videos are designed to teach basic math skills and concepts in a visually engaging way. All of our video lessons are freely available on our YouTube channel and our website.
You can learn anything. For free. For everyone. Forever.
GED/HSED, ELL, and college entrance exam preparation.
We provide a variety of interactive games and exercises for total ESL fun.
100% free site to learn English.
English idioms, sayings and slang.
UsingEnglish.com provides a large and growing collection of English as a Second Language (ESL) tools & resources for students, teachers, learners and academics, covering the full spectrum of ESL, EFL, ESOL, and EAP subject areas.
Listen to everyday conversations with adult and children’s voices.
English idioms.
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Welcome to SpanishDict! We offer the most accurate Spanish to English to Spanish translation through our Spanish translators, dictionaries, and verb conjugations.
The BurlingtonEnglish curriculum combines academic and workforce readiness skills which actively engage and prepare students for postsecondary education and job training, and ultimately, to succeed in their careers.
Memrise is a user-generated learning platform which uses flashcards as memory aids. It specializes in language learning, but also offers content on a wide range of other subjects. Memrise has more than 150 language courses across 25 languages.
If you are new to the computer, don’t worry. We can help. These tutorials will allow you to become comfortable with technology in no time.
Wisc-Online offers an ever-growing library of learning objects freely available to students and learners at any level, teachers, parents, and anyone else anywhere on the globe. This module helps with basic computer skills.
Wisconsin DMV Study Guides
View the official Wisconsin DMV site for The Driver’s Book an easy-to-read driver handbook for all applicants, including applicants with reading challenges. It’s a condensed version of the Motorists’ Handbook. It is best to study the Motorists’ Handbook, too, if it does not present undue reading challenges to you. Driver’s book is available in Spanish also.
Citizenship Resource Center – Educational tools and information for citizenship preparation.
Providing learners and teachers resources for locating citizenship preparation materials and activities.
USA Learns Citizenship – A free course that learners can prepare for all aspects of the naturalization interview.
Literacy equals Opportunity!
We are located on the 2nd floor of the Fond du Lac Public Library.
32 Sheboygan Street Fond du Lac, WI 54935
920-322-3932
