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For Participants:

Litera's outreach opportunities are currently being offered in the following format:

  • Weekly open-registration speaking clubs hosted based on Litera volunteer availability. 

  • Operating as an academic year initiative (September through May) with summer offerings based on volunteer availability.

  • Three-phase expansion/roll out plan carried out over the next year to expand our offerings and activities.

Current:

Weekly Adult Speaking Clubs

Weekly Speaking Clubs Eligibility:

  • Any English language learner at least 18 years of age.

Weekly Speaking Club Format:

  • Meetings are 30 minutes or 1 hour per week based on Litera volunteer availability. 

  • Weekly sign up sheet released online & via email on Friday before the week of meetings.

  • Discussion topics and level information posted on the sign up sheet.

  • Maximum of 15 language learners per group. 

  • Spots are available each week on a first come, first serve basis. 

Coming Fall 2024:

Teacher Training Groups

Teacher Training Groups Eligibility:

  • Any teacher working with elementary, middle, or high school students. 

Planned Format:

  • Organized lectures given by speakers/faculty from Cornell University

  • Format: speaker preference/design

Proposed Fall 2024 / Spring 2025:

Children's Speaking Clubs

Children’s Speaking Clubs Eligibility:

  • Any English language learner between the ages of 8 and 17. 

  • Children will need to receive consent to participate from parent or guardian. 

Planned Format:

  • Small group speaking classes lead by volunteers that are cleared by the university to work with children/minors

  • Will be determined based on volunteer availability and current university policies

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