English At Large …
… provides free, relevant, practical, and accessible services to adult immigrants and refugees in 21 communities in Middlesex County. Our One-to-One Tutoring, Conversation Groups, Career Access Lab (CAL), Beginner English and Summer Book Groups give English language learners at all levels the knowledge, skills, tools, support and confidence they need to fully engage in their communities and move forward in their new life in the United States.
All of our services are delivered by volunteers. They are our greatest asset, and donate thousands of hours in service to the more than 400 learners who benefit from our programs each year.
- More than 200 volunteers share their time, energy and knowledge as teachers and facilitators of our One-to-One Tutoring, Conversation Group and CAL Programs.
- As many as 12 additional volunteers donate their time throughout the year in our office, and assist us with program planning, data management and learner assessments.
Our Volunteers…
…give life to our mission and work hard to ensure that EAL programs are of the highest quality and relevant for their learners.
- EAL volunteers share a deep commitment to welcoming newcomers in their communities, and supporting their learner’s journey to learn English and to acclimate to life in the US and in their communities.
- EAL volunteers bring a wealth of life experience to their roles, and share this freely with their learners.
- EAL volunteers are natural ambassadors, not only for EAL, but also for the value that immigrants and refugees add to our society.
English At Large serves a highly diverse set of English language learners who live or work in our 21-community service area.
Our Learners…
- Come to the United States from 48 different countries.
- Speak 33 different languages and unique dialects.
- 77% are female, 23% are male.
- 60% are between 35-54 years of age.
- 65% have a higher education degree, earned in their home country.
- 60% have a household income under $30,000.
- 40% are beginner English language learners.
- 38% are unemployed and seeking work.
- 37% are employed in positions well below their professional credentials.
Our Service Area
English At Large serves 21 communities in Middlesex County, Massachusetts:
Acton
Arlington
Bedford
Belmont
Billerica
Burlington
Boxborough
Carlisle
Concord
Lexington
Lincoln
Littleton
Medford
North Reading
Reading
Stoneham
Wakefield
Waltham
Wilmington
Winchester
Woburn
English At Large
800 West Cummings Park, Suite 5550
Woburn, MA 01801
tel : 781.395.2374
email : info@englishatlarge.org
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English learners! Are you a people person? Or an early bird? Do you know someone who is larger than life or the life of the party? This week's idioms describe people and personalities! Which one describes you?
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The Stop and Shop Community Bag Program continues throughout the month of October!
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Native American people are honored and celebrated on Indigenous Peoples’ Day.A reminder that you can make a difference, help save the planet and support EAL - all with your purchase of this bag at the Woburn Stop and Shop!
English learners! Today's video from Accurate English will teach you 20 common English expressions through a conversation with real people! ow.ly/5f2e50GncGB
English Learners! Is your child receiving special education services through the public schools? Are you feeling anxious or confused about the process, or how you can support your child's success? Our Caregiver English Program can help!
English learners! What does it mean to weather a storm? Have you ever rained on someone's parade? Do you feel under the weather today? Learn 10 common weather expressions in this short video from English with Emma: ow.ly/cBlU50Gmgu9
Running to the Woburn Stop and Shop on your way home? Don't forget to pick up a new shopping bag to support EAL!
English learners! Do you want to speak more clearly and improve your English pronunciation? This short video from MMMEnglish has great advice and a worksheet you can use to get started! ow.ly/KBsW50GlnXn
English learners! What does it mean to have a "gut feeling" about something? Does it make your stomach ache? Find out by watching this video from VOA's English in a Minute! ow.ly/VVb350Glnvf
Purchase a bag at the Woburn Stop and Shop and support English At Large!Shopping at the Stop and Shop in Woburn? Purchase a reusable bag and support English At Large!
English learners! Now that the weather is cooler, you may be thinking about doing some baking. In today's video, Let's Learn English Baking Cookies with Bob the Canadian! ow.ly/sGoQ50GkhCm
Shopping at the Stop and Shop in Woburn? Purchase a reusable bag and support English At Large!
English learners! Have you ever gotten a wake-up call? This expression can be used in many situations. Find out more about this expression in this short video from English in a Minute. ow.ly/P3XY50GiQ6d
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