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Agency assists new English learners

The Arlington Advocate
As more immigrants arrive daily to the United States, one of the most daunting tasks they face is becoming proficient in the English language.

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Winchester Star Winchester's English at Large volunteers provides valuable service to immigrant population

You may notice them, a couple of people in a corner of the library or as regulars at a local coffee shop. They'll be completely absorbed in conversation inquisitively exploring some aspect of American history and culture. From time to time the faces change, but the quest is the same: one of them is there to teach English and the other is learning it.

Spare Change News English at Large: US volunteers bridge the language gap

At first glance, those who are homeless do not seem to share a frame of reference with immigrants, especially those adults who cannot speak or understand English. But in fact they have in common the experience of being voiceless and marginalized.

Immigrants who are struggling to learn English feel alienated when they cannot share their thoughts with others, frustrated when they cannot express themselves, and powerless to change their situation...

English At Large featured in Lexington's Colonial Times magazine

Jianping "Jimmy" Wu calls it his "American Dream." Jimmy is from Lexington where he lives with his wife. Together they care for their grandson who is now at Lexington High School. Jimmy works with his tutor Gary Fallick, also of Lexington each week on his English language skills, but truth be told they are more like friends than learner & teacher.

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