Thank you for supporting Project Light in the 2020 Giving Challenge as we carry out vital work around English language learning, computer literacy, resource acquisition, and citizenship preparation. You helped our adult English learners lead more sustainable lives. Thank you for helping us build a safe and culturally supportive community!
Connecting Manatee Through Language
Project Light of Manatee Inc., is a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to providing English language instruction to adult speakers of other languages so that they may become productive members of our community.
We offer English classes from basic to advanced skill levels. Project Light also provides preparation for the U.S. Citizenship Interview to our intermediate students along with basic computer skills for students who are learning English as a second language.
Services
English Learning Classes
Our students come from many parts of the world. We teach English to adult students at a minimal cost.
Students pay $30 registration and book fee per semester (in August and in January). Scholarships are available.
Citizenship Classes
The course is designed to help students prepare for the US Customs and Immigration Services Naturalization test.
The test has four parts; speaking, history& government, reading, and writing.
Basic Computer Skills Classes
This course focuses on career-related skills. It includes an introduction to the computer, using the internet, job search, and resume writing.
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Class Schedule
School Year
August 2019- May 2020
Mondays & Wednesdays
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
English Fundamentals Basic
English Fundamentals Beginner
English Fundamentals Intermediate I
English Fundamentals Intermediate II
English Fundamentals Advanced
Conversational English I (Beginners)
Conversational English III (Advanced)
Writing Class (Beginners)
English Fundamental Basic
English Fundamentals Basic
English Fundamental Beginner
English Fundamental Intermediate I
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
English Fundamentals Basic
English Fundamentals Beginner
English Fundamentals Intermediate I
English Fundamentals Intermediate II
English Fundamentals Advanced
Conversational English I (Beginners)
Conversational English III (Advanced)
Writing Class (Beginners)
English Fundamental Basic
English Fundamentals Basic
English Fundamental Beginner
English Fundamental Intermediate II
Saturdays
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Family Reading Club
Fun activities for Project Light families
(Parents & Children)