June’s Success Story recognizes English language learner Robed and tutor Nick Knobil.

They have been together for almost two years. In that time, Robed has progressed from knowing very little English to succeeding in a Commercial Driving Course; he will take the road test in July. While working with Nick, Robed has also studied English at Merrymeeting Adult Education. Robed refers to Nick as a “great man, very kind and patient, very reliable.” For his part, Nick says they laugh a lot and that he has learned a number of surprising lessons. “English is a much more difficult language than I had imagined. Robed asks me why we say something the way we do and all I can do is shrug!” Both men agree that tutoring has been rewarding and that they have become friends.