Poetry writing in English is really only scary in the abstract. Many English language learners are already poets in their native languages, and poetry is a great way to help adult language learners build confidence in their English skills.
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Why Your Students Deserve a Hybrid Classroom and How to Deliver
Students have paid a high price during the pandemic. A struggle for some is existential for others. As Omicron eventually fades, we will get to decide what the new normal looks like in educating our students.
If You Speak English, Can You Teach It?
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.
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...