Edible Alphabet
Edible Alphabet is a free English Language Learning (ELL) program offered by the Free Library's Culinary Literacy Center. The mission is to teach English language and literacy skills through hands-on cooking projects. Students will learn vocabulary and grammar, as well as practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English while cooking a new delicious recipe every week.
Edible Alphabet offers students a chance to improve their English skills while cooking new recipes and eating delicious foods. The program is offered both at the Parkway Central Library and in our Neighborhood Libraries.
For more on the Free Library's services for English language learners including bilingual and foreign language print and electronic resources, information on citizenship, health and wellness, and other resources, visit the Free Library's New Americans page.
Register for Edible Alphabet now!
Please click here to sign-up for an upcoming Edible Alphabet course. You can also call the Culinary Literacy Center for more information at 215-686-5323 or email kitchen@freelibrary.org.
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Beginner/Intermediate English Language Class
Mon, May 6, 2019
12:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
A weekly class for English learners at the Beginner and Intermediate levels. Register with the librarian at 215-685-1866.
Adult New Americans New Americans ESL
English Conversation Group
Mon, May 6, 2019
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Please join us for a free conversation hour as you build your confidence in speaking English. Topics may involve small talk, holidays and customs, and common slang. Participants will get to practice speaking in a casual environment and meet other international adults. This program will be held…
Adult New Americans New Americans ESL
English Classes
Mon, May 6, 2019
6:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Learn how to speak English! Rolling admission/Walk-ins welcome! Taught by IndoChinese American Council. For more information, please call 215-457-0272 x. 108.
Adult Senior New Americans New Americans ESL ESL - English as a Second Language
Let’s Speak English! | For International Adults
Wed, May 8, 2019
5:00 P.M.
Independence Library
Join us for a weekly conversation hour and build your confidence in speaking English. Topics may include: small talk, holidays, customs, and common slang. You can practice speaking English in a casual and relaxed environment without examinations. You will be able to make friends with other…
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By Community-Centered Libraries November 6, 2018 1
Do you want to improve your English skills? Are you interested in cooking new recipes and eating delicious food? If so, the Culinary Literacy Center has the class for you! Edible Alphabet is a free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program offered by the Free Library's Culinary Literacy Center. The mission is to teach… continue reading
By Lindsay S. June 18, 2018 1
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