Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley will hold a free tutor-training workshop for people who want to help adults read, write, speak and understand English.

The four-session workshop is scheduled from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 14, 16, 21 and 23, at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave.   

The workshop teaches the methods used to tutor adults in English while discussing the issues people face when they have little knowledge of the American culture. Trained volunteers are matched with one adult learner and tutor one hour per week. There are 30 students waiting to learn. 

Volunteers do not need to know a second language or have a background in education to help. According to learners, the most successful tutors are good listeners and give practical information. Coordinators will provide continuing support. 

To register or for information about the workshop, visit www.lvfv.org or call (630) 584-4428.