foam letters, magnifying glass, and the word "English"

English Basics 1

This 8-week, pre-literate ESL course teaches students foundational English skills such as phonological awareness, writing the English alphabet, and high frequency sentence frames. Students and volunteers must attend both Tuesday and Thursday sessions each week.

  • Week 1
    • Session 1: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
    • Session 2: Thursday, Apr 2, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Week 2
    • Session 1: Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
    • Session 2: Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Week 3
    • Session 1: Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
    • Session 2: Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Week 4
    • Session 1: Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
    • Session 2: Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 | NO CLASS
  • Week 5
    • Session 1: Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
    • Session 2: Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Week 6
    • Session 1: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
    • Session 2: Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Week 7
    • Session 1: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
    • Session 2: Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Week 8
    • Session 1: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
    • Session 2: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.

If you need ADA accommodation to use Library services or attend Library events and programs, please notify us at least 3 business days in advance at 816.701.3409 or ADA@kclibrary.org. (TTY access available via 711 or 866.520.7309 for Spanish.)

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foam letters, magnifying glass, and the word "English"

English Basics 1

Date & Location
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In Person