Can you teach if your only qualification is that you speak the language? Not always, but often — in other words, it depends. It depends on what motivates you in the first place, and where you find training, mentorship, and community.
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Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Overcoming Obstacles Determined To Reach Their Goals
Imagine for a moment that you just moved to another country and you do not speak or understand the language. You don't have a job, and you have very little money in your pocket. Where do you begin?...
The Ripple Effect of Our Work
A Note From Executive Director, Terry Witherell I want to share with you a moving experience that I recently witnessed here at First Literacy. We have started another year of our Professional...
Mayor Flynn Saw A Need, First Literacy Filled It
Former Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn understood that Boston was, and would always be, a city that welcomes immigrants. To meet the needs of these immigrant families and all Boston residents, Mayor...
Not a Branch, But the Root
Adult Basic Education (ABE) teachers are accustomed to feeling like they work in a forgotten branch of education. For many, education is something that happens when you’re young. Say the word...
Goal Setting For the ESOL Classroom
Goal setting is a wonderful way for students to connect to their deeper personal and professional motivations. By uncovering and seeing progress towards defined goals, students are more likely to...