Introducing the Language and Culture of the U.S.
Each year our trained volunteers provide free one-to-one English language tutoring and small group instruction to hundreds of adult learners in 21 Boston-area cities and towns, helping them improve their English language skills, adapt to American life, and participate in their communities.
English At Large
800 West Cummings Park, Suite 5550
Woburn, MA 01801
tel : 781.395.2374
email : info@englishatlarge.org
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We are excited to welcome our newest volunteer tutors! Thank you for sharing your time and talents to support local English language learners. You are making our communities stronger everyday.
#VeteransDay2018 honors those who serve to protect freedom. Check your local city or town website for local events happening today!
Together we can protect people from immigration scams and help residents get the real legal aid they need. We met with volunteers and mentors at @EnglishAtLarge today to talk about the unlicensed practice of immigration law and raise awareness of this dangerous scam.
Happening now: Our annual full day training conference for our volunteers:Volunteer Development Day! Thank you @MassAGO @BUWheelock
#YourVoiceYourVote #YourVoteCounts #VoteToday
Did you hear? Now through Nov 2, AmazonSmile is donating 5% (ten times the usual amount) to English at Large Inc. when you shop at https://t.co/Kb2UGabCET. #AmazonSmile #StartWithaSmile
We will continue to stand against hate and bigotry, as we gather with our neighbors to share love and promote understanding. #liveslostheartsbroken #NoHateNotHereNotEver
Another great reason to visit the library!
Safe trick or treating event at the library this Saturday!
Conversation Starters: News You Need to Hear from English At Large! https://t.co/BoURTaQTiD
This is a great way to support our partner libraries!
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“Like putting books in order? You might consider volunteering at the #woburnlibrary! We're looking for someone (you, maybe?) to help us shelve...
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Like putting books in order? You might consider volunteering at the #woburnlibrary! We're looking for someone (you, maybe?) to help us shelve at our temp. location on Monday mornings. Apply online: https://t.co/HnjWhBRCRt Please RT? Thx! @michaelmulrenan @SCIWoburn @BGCWoburn
TUNE IN! Bill Cummings will be featured this Friday, 10/12 at 7:30 PM by @WCVBon a @Chronicle5 segment about local people who are living their dreams.
Happy to offer this 8 week citizenship course a the Woburn Public Library with partners @EnglishAtLarge and #ymcainternationallearningcenter. If you know anybody who needs this course, please pass it along. RT? Thx! @SCIWoburn @WoburnSchools @WoburnWelcomes @CardoSoWhat
Monday is observed as a holiday in #Massachusetts. Because our library partners are closed, Monday EAL programs are cancelled as well. Have a great weekend!
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“The library will be closed on Monday, 10/8, for Columbus Day.”
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The library will be closed on Monday, 10/8, for Columbus Day.
Bring your passion for education and supporting the potential of local immigrants to work! EAL is now hiring a Programs & Database Manager! https://t.co/tRhHut1Vqk
Conversation Starters: News You Need to Hear from English At Large! https://t.co/e85pETZ9Hb
Join us in Woburn to to meet the people making a difference in your community with English At Large! https://t.co/cIpH7s3x1a
Wednesdays 10:30a-12p @BurlPubLib & @EnglishAtLarge offer #FREE conversation groups practice speaking #English https://t.co/Bgm2xED6OI conversation-groups or 781-395-2374
Over half of the seats at the dinner table are gone, so get 'em while you can. #WoburnUnites #woburnlibrary #WelcomeToWoburn #YMCAInternationalLearningCenterWoburn @SCIWoburn @EnglishAtLarge Register: @cummingsdotcom @WoburnSchools @michaelmulrenan PLS RT
#WoburnUnites Through Cultural Connections Dinner
Location: United Methodist Church | 523 Main St., Woburn, MA Hi! You have reached the LONGTIME RESIDENT REGISTRATION PAGE.The goal of #WoburnUni
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EAL to host Fall Community Gathering in Woburn https://t.co/qz1ZbyRCTc
Thank you to @BosBizJournal for shining a spotlight on corporate philanthropy in MA as a means to encourage even more charitable giving. https://t.co/8ZE8hAO888
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Presenting our newest volunteer tutors, who recently finished training and are already meeting with their learners. THANK YOU for your community spirit, and for sharing your time and talents to help local immigrants learn English and feel welcome in our communities.
Thank you, tutors, for taking time out of your busy lives to attend the training sessions, and to start this journey with your learners. Your enthusiasm and commitment inspire our work. Cheers, Csilla
Our public libraries are closed today in observance of #VeteransDay2018. EAL Programs hosted at libraries are also closed today. Acton Memorial Library Burlington Public Library Belmont Public Library Waltham Public Library
Save the Date for our Community Fundraising Night at Otto Pizza at the Lynnfield Marketplace ~ Monday, December 10th from 5 to 9 pm, 8% of all sales will benefit EAL! www.facebook.com/events/2197326797205587/
Final presentation at Volunteer Development Day: Helping Your Learners to Think in English
Afternoon presenter at our Volunteer Development Day: Yarlennys Villaman from the office of Attorney General Maura Healey on “The Unauthorized Practice is Immigration Law”.
Happening now: breakout sessions ! Tutors and group facilitators sharing their best practices.
Happening now: Dr. Marnie Reed, leading an interactive workshop on pronunciation at Volunteer Development Day
Today’s Volunteer Development Day offers features presentations and networking activities to support our volunteers. Thanks to our sponsors who make this event possible!
Polls in your community are open until 8:00 pm tonight! #yourvoteyourvoiceDemocracy is a privilege. Don't squander it. Get out and VOTE today -- for yourself, for your family, and for the millions in America who can't vote. Find your polling place and preview your ballot at bit.ly/voteMA18.
An English At Large Waltham Public Library Conversation Group in Action! Volunteer facilitator Sun is leading a discussion with Waltham learners from Argentina, China, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Haiti, Iran, Japan, Poland, and Russia about autumn vocabulary. Learn more about this highly interactive group program for intermediate speakers here: www.englishatlarge.org/conversation-groups/
Did you hear? Now through Nov 2, AmazonSmile is donating 5% (ten times the usual amount) to English at Large Inc. when you shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3050593. #AmazonSmile #StartWithaSmile
Attention Learners: Are you ready to enter the U.S. Workforce, but unsure on how to begin? Our Career Access Lab Program offers a One-to-One Career Assessment that can get you on the right path. Learn more here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr4ouY3oE1oTRmdbAMobAtLR1fpoVegNZ1l9dQiaYwzNlDVA/viewform
Today we observe #ColumbusDay or #indigenouspeoplesday as a holiday. Our partner libraries are closed, and our Monday programs are cancelled for this week. Enjoy the day!
These classes are free and you do not need to live in Woburn to attend. Register today to enroll.
So many of our learners can relate to this! www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMZsDaTxaKoRicky learns that "ough" in English can be rough, tough and he's had enough. Sorry about the sound. 🙁
Our Lexington Conversation Group learners recently enjoyed a demonstration of the scanner-translator at Cary Memorial Library as part of a Scavenger Hunt activity. Libraries across our service area host EAL Programs and offer great resources for English-language learners! www.facebook.com/pg/EnglishAtLarge/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10155657210627470&__xts__%5B0%5D=68...
These classes are free, but you must register to reserve your seat. You do not need to live in Woburn to participate!Do you know anyone interested in taking a citizenship class? Several organizations in Woburn are working together to offer free citizenship classes on Saturday mornings at the Woburn Public Library starting late October. We need at least 10 people who are interested. Please message us or call 781.935.6499 if you are interested. Please share this post!
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