Adult Literacy

Adult Literacy Service

Literacy is a form of power. It offers opportunities in the world.

The Adult Literacy Service provides free and confidential group classes and one-to-one tuition for adults who wish to improve their reading, writing, spellings, maths or basic computer skills. We provide classes for Speakers of other languages, driver theory and family learning.

The LOETB Adult Literacy Service provides support in the following areas:

English and Communication

We provide a range of reading, writing and spelling courses including: • One to one tuition • Small Group Literacy Classes • Book Club • Spelling and Grammar • Reading and Writing • Driver Theory and Literacy Support • Communications (QQI Level 3) • Leaving Certificate English

Everyday Numeracy/Maths

We provide basic part-time numeracy / maths courses • One to one tuition • Small Group Maths Classes • Games based Maths Class • Everyday Maths • Maths through Cookery, Horticulture,

Woodwork and Electrical Skills • Maths (QQI Level 3)

Basic Computers / Digital Skills

We provide part-time basic computer courses • Absolute Beginner Computers – (Touch, Type, Read, Spell) • Beginners Computers • Computer Skills - Level 2 • Using Technology – Level 2 • Word Processing – Level 3 • Excel (Spreadsheets) – Level 3 • Internet and Email – Level 3 • Desktop Publishing – Level 3 • Digital Media – Level 3 • Digital Photography – Level 3

Family Learning

We provide family learning courses • Cookery • Story Telling and Art for Children and

Parents (Story-sacks) • Green Families • Horticulture • Start from the Heart – Trauma

Informed Learning • Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques