Plymouth-Canton Community Literacy Council
We are a volunteer, non-profit organization aiming to improve adult literacy in Plymouth-Canton and surrounding areas of Western Wayne County. Our mission is to provide adults in Western Wayne County who have limited English language abilities in developing vital reading, writing, and communication skills to help them participate in the community and reach their potential in life.
Community Literacy Council's Inclusion and Anti-Harassment Policy
At CLC we work with people from many different cultures and backgrounds. CLC is a safe place, absent of xenophobic, racist, and sexist language and behavior. Further, sexual harassment of any form will not be tolerated. Our values at CLC support our beliefs of inclusivity and respect for all people. Our students are shown the kindness, respect, and grace that each member of our CLC family deserves, so that they may continue to thrive in our community.
English Language Leaners Weekly Meetings Online at Plymouth District Library
Plymouth District Library offers free Zoom and In-person Conversation Groups and Reading Clubs for English Language Learners.
ELL Conversation Group meets Mondays from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Sign-Up Here: https://plymouthlibrary.org/libraryresources/english-language-learners/
ELL Reading Group meets Mondays from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Sign-Up Here: http://plymouthlibrary.evanced.info/msignup/Details
Page By Page Intermediate ELL Book Club from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sign-Up Here: https://plymouth.librarycalendar.com/events/page-page-intermediate-ell-book-club-10
Sign-up to receive meeting log-in information.
Here's the link: https://plymouthlibrary.org/2020/04/20/english-language-learners-meet-online/
New to Zoom? Here's a great tutorial to help you be more comfortable using Zoom: Zoom YouTube Tutorial
English Language Learners Weekly Meetings
In-Person and Online at Canton Public Library
Canton Public Library offers free Conversation Groups and Reading Groups for English Language Learners.
ELL Conversation Group meets on Thursdays from 10:00 am - 11:00 am - via Zoom
ELL Conversation Group meets on Fridays from 9:30 am - 11:00 am - In-Person, masks required
ELL Reading Group meets on Fridays from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Reading Group - In-person, masks required
ELL Advanced Book Club meets on Fridays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Advanced Book Club - In-person, masks required
Here is the information on how to register for conversation group: English Language Learners Program at Canton Public Library
English Language Learners Weekly Meetings
Online at Northville District Library
Northville District Library is offers free Conversation Groups for English Language Learners.
ESL Conversation Group meets on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - via Zoom
Here is information on NDL's online Conversation Group and Zoom link: English as a Second Language Program at Northville District Library
Amazon Smile
You can make a difference this holiday season (and all year too!) by using CLC's Amazon Smile account when you shop. When you shop with CLC's Amazon Smile account, every purchase you make generates a small donation for Community Literacy Council. Shop for gifts at smile.amazon.com/ch/38-2946347 to generate donations for Community Literacy Council, Inc., also check out our AmazonSmile Charity Lists to donate items we need most.
Volunteer
In 2019, 135 CLC tutors devoted over 9,100 hours to help students:
Get a Job
Return to School
Pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Pass the Citizenship Exam
Talk to your child's teachers
Talk to your doctor
Comprehensive Tutor Training for our volunteers. Learn more about becoming a tutor and register for our next class HERE
Become a student
We offer the following services to enhance the lives of individuals in our community:
STUDENTS:
One-on-One Tutoring for adults 18 and older who need help with basic reading, writing, English conversation, or English as a Second Language (ESL). Click here to register for a one-on-one tutor.
Conversation Groups for adults learning to speak English as a second language. Click here for printable copy of conversation groups and book clubs.
ELL Book Clubs for English language learners looking to improve their reading and conversation skills by discussing articles and books.
ESL Classes located at Starkweather Academy, Miller Elementary, and Connection Church. Registration is required. Click here for more information.
Community Literacy Council featured on WDET
WDET, National Public Radio, featured CLC in a broadcast that focused on how businesses and organizations in Canton were responding to the pandemic. It takes a lot of courage to travel to a new country, learn a new language, navigate a pandemic, and ask for help. Our students are adventurous and brave individuals. And our tutors are Rock Stars!
Here's the broadcast link: https://wdet.org/posts/2021/05/03/90909-english-language-learner-program-helps-canton-residents-connect-from-around-the-world/
Like Community Literacy Council on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityLiteracyCouncil/
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Community Literacy Council is featured on WDET 101.9 FM.
Here is the link to the journalism piece created by Feature Reporter Laura Herberg: