Events › Voices of Silicon Valley: ESL Adult Fluency Program

Build confidence, fluency, and expressive reading skills.

Join this engaging 6-week ESL program designed for intermediate adult learners who want to improve their speaking, reading fluency, and self-expression in English. 

Our program instructor, Wendy, will have learners practice speaking in a supportive environment using proven fluency techniques like group reading, partner practice, and guided presentations.

Program Goals:

• Increase confidence in speaking and reading aloud 
• Improve fluency, pacing, and expression 
• Engage with culturally relevant content
• Strengthen learner voice and identity

Program will start online Thursday, May 7th from 2:00-3:00 PM and the last day will be an in-person celebration on Thursday, June 11th from 2:00-3:00 PM.

Weekly Timeline:

Week 1: Foundations of Silicon Valley Fluency Day 1 – Listening Practice (Instructor models fluent reading through read-aloud)

Week 2: Timeline of Technology and Innovation Fluency Day 2 – Choral Reading (Group reading to build rhythm and confidence)

Week 3: Local Stories Fluency Day 3 – Partner Reading (Paired practice and rehearsal)

Week 4: Future Vision, Dreams, and Hopes Fluency Day 4 – Presentation Prep (Learners record their final presentation)

Week 5: Presentations Fluency Day 5 – Presenting to an Audience (Live or pre-recorded)

Week 6: In-Person Celebration Fluency Day 6 – Community Gathering (Creative voice activity, sharing library and community resources, and certificate distribution)

FREE.  Registration is required.  

(Please provide a valid e-mail address to receive instructions on how to participate in the program)

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