Helping immigrants and refugees in Utah with English Skills training
In April of 2012, the English Skills Learning Center (ESLC) solidified their partnership with Utah Health and Human Rights (UHHR) to deliver more one-on-one tutoring opportunities for the empowerment of immigrants and refugees in the community through the acquisition of English skills.
The one-on-one program is tailored specifically for those who cannot meet in a normal classroom setting, usually because of work, child care or transportation problems.
“It’s really reaching out into the community for students that might otherwise not be served,” says Ashley Janssen, One-on-One tutoring coordinator for the ESLC.
A tutor and student are matched by the ESLC and will usually meet at the student’s home, but can meet at a community center or at a library. Students may have little experience with learning languages in a formal way and may be illiterate in their own country.
The one-on-one program is the core program for the ESLC and has been around the longest. About 30 students and 30 volunteer tutors are currently involved in the program with about 6 matches made since the ESLC and UHHR have made their partnership bonds stronger.
Those interested in volunteering with the ESLC can check out the web site. Training happens about ten times a year and lasts about 12 hours.
This article was originally published at examiner.com. Links updated Jan. 2017.
The one-on-one program is tailored specifically for those who cannot meet in a normal classroom setting, usually because of work, child care or transportation problems.
“It’s really reaching out into the community for students that might otherwise not be served,” says Ashley Janssen, One-on-One tutoring coordinator for the ESLC.
A tutor and student are matched by the ESLC and will usually meet at the student’s home, but can meet at a community center or at a library. Students may have little experience with learning languages in a formal way and may be illiterate in their own country.
The one-on-one program is the core program for the ESLC and has been around the longest. About 30 students and 30 volunteer tutors are currently involved in the program with about 6 matches made since the ESLC and UHHR have made their partnership bonds stronger.
Those interested in volunteering with the ESLC can check out the web site. Training happens about ten times a year and lasts about 12 hours.
This article was originally published at examiner.com. Links updated Jan. 2017.