Community Activities for Independent Study: A Resource List for Central Florida
Below is a list of various Central Florida resources that can help ESOL students become involved in community activities and provide English practice beyond class time.
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| Activity Type | Community Location | Background Information | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment | City of Orlando Arts and Entertainment | Links to dance, music, theater, visual arts and film venues | Varies |
| Seminole State Theatre | Seminole State Theatre | Free with a student ID | |
| Seminole State Theatre | Seminole State Cultural Arts Calendar | Free with a student ID | |
| Classes | Orange County Extension Education Center | A list of classes on various topics | Varies |
| Events/ Celebrations | Seminole County Annual Events | A list of annual celebrations | Free |
| Seminole County Current Events | A list of current celebrations | Free | |
| Cranes Roost Park, Uptown Altamonte | Events calendar | Free | |
| Libraries | Seminole County Public Libraries | A list of locations where you can check out books and audio books in English | Free |
| Orange County Public Library | Classes, programs and a list of events | Free | |
| Orange County Public Library | A list of locations where you can check out books and audio books in English | Free | |
| Museums | Museum of Seminole County History | Historical exhibits of the local area | Free |
| Seminole County Historical Museums | A list of county museums | Free | |
| Orange County Regional History Center | Historical society museum | Cost | |
| Planetarium | Seminole State Planetarium | Seminole State Planetarium | Free with a student ID |
| Sports/ Baseball | Florida Collegiate Summer League | College players play wood-bat baseball in Central Florida | Free (visitors must pay for parking) |
| Volunteer Opportunities | The American Red Cross of Central Florida | A list of volunteer positions | Free |
| Seminole County Public Schools | A school volunteer program and application | Free | |
| Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando | Animal welfare agency's volunteer news and applications | Free |
Practice Strategies
- How to Learn English (links to tips)
http://www.antimoon.com/how/howtolearn.htm - What Type of Student Are You? (a questionnaire)
http://iteslj.org/Lessons/Counihan-TypeOfStudent.html - How to Study English Effectively
http://esl.about.com/od/intermediateenglish/a/study_english.htm
