Hope Learning Center

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Adult Education Opportunities in Partnership with Minneapolis Public Schools

Essential Skills for English Language Learners – The curriculum is designed to develop four skill areas; reading, writing, math, and speaking/listening. In order to pass or “graduate,” students must earn a specific test score in each of the four areas; they are awarded certificates for passing out of each skill area, and a master certificate for passing all four. View photo gallery from the 2009 Essential Skills Graduation Event.

Read a collection of stories written by students in the Hope Community Essential Skills classes on their blog.
Summer Classes: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

An English Language Distance Learning (ELL) – ELL focuses on English speaking, reading and writing, and it includes a math curriculum for adults learning English. In addition to the English Language program, trained volunteers teach a structured math curriculum designed for English language learners.
Summer Classes: Saturdays 10 AM – Noon

Computer Skills and On-Line Learning Lab – For students in the Essential Skills or Distance Learning program who are learning to use computers and practicing English skills through on-line tutorials.
Computer Lab is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11:45 – 12:30 PM.

Related Programs

MicroEntrepreneur Training Program (in partnership with the Neighborhood Development Center) – A 16-week program for individuals who wish to start/expand a small business and complete a solid business and financial plan (two cycles each year, small group learning with instructor). An application is required and program costs (sliding scale) apply.

Questions? Contact Betsy Sohn, Organizer and Program Manager at bsohn@hope-community.org or call (612) 435- 1672

Written and Published by: Minnesota Literacy Council, April 2009.

Leslie Koepke has been a dedicated volunteer tutor with the Saturday Distance Learning ELL program at Hope Community since October 2005. She works with learners on an individual basis, meeting with them to review the lesson they’ve completed the previous week. She engages them in conversation and recognizes that each learner has something to teach her as well. Although the Saturday program is open to all adults, Leslie notes that volunteering has especially impacted her understanding and involvement with the immigrant and refugee communities in Minneapolis.

For Leslie, the best thing about tutoring is the inspiring perseverance of the students. “They are so committed to learning English – even in the midst of juggling work, family, faith and health-related issues. They come as often as they can.”

In addition to tutoring, Leslie shares her professional teaching expertise with other volunteers and staff. Her advice and guidance has been instrumental in developing English Conversations, a new opportunity for learners at Hope Community who would like to practice their English speaking skills in a small group.

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Adult Education Opportunities in Partnership with Minneapolis Public Schools

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A Literacy Leader: Leslie Koepke

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