English Language Instruction
One-on-one tutoring in speaking, reading, and writing for adult English language learners
Participants who receive Adult English Language tutoring meet for a minimum of one hour once a week, year-round, with their tutors. Our volunteer tutors work with adult, non-native English language learners who want help pursuing goals such as:
- improving functional life skills
- preparing to get a job
- improving job skills
- preparing for the driver education test
- preparing for the citizenship test
- reading their childrenโs papers from school
- preparingย to take adult education courses
โI really wanted to know more vocabulary, and how to use it when I was speaking. I didnโt know where to start, but my tutor helped me to choose some books. She helped me learn vocabulary. Now I want to keep going to reach my goal [of becoming] a nurse. And I feel confident that I can do it.โ
English Language Instruction Program Details
Upon entry into the program, participantsโ ability to speak and use English varies widely, from Beginning Literacy, with little to no English ability and a focus on survival skills, to High Intermediate, which emphasizes reading, writing, and grammar in a variety of contexts. The student and tutor meet for a minimum of an hour, once a week throughout the year, including the summer. Sessions are scheduled to accommodate school, work, short vacations, and family commitments. They are usually held at public places such as libraries. The tutor plans the sessions to include materials, activities, and exercises that relate directly to the learnerโs goals and has access to the Midcoast Literacy libraryโs collection of books and workbooks suitable for adults.
Adult learners and volunteer tutors are expected to commit to meeting for an hour once a week, for 12 months. The learner and tutor can decide to meet more than once a week. Students and tutors can also continue in the program beyond the initial 12-month period.
Midcoast Literacy tutors 115-130 adult English language students per year.
Midcoast Literacy tutors 115-130 adult English language students per year.
