English At Large …
… provides free, accessible, high-quality services to adult immigrants in 24 communities across Greater Boston. Our One-to-One Tutoring, Conversation Groups, Career Access Lab (CAL), Beginner English, Caregiver and Workplace English Programs 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, trained and supported by English At Large staff. 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.
- 76% are female, 18% are male, 6% did not identify.
- 60% are between 35-54 years of age.
- 65% have a higher education degree, earned in their home country.
- 46% have a household income under $30,000; 68% are under $45,000.
- 30% 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! Registration for our Spring 2022 Conversation Groups is now open! https://conta.cc/3GYbnS6
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English learners! Today's video from Let's Talk will help you learn a few common Holiday Greetings. Happy Holidays! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYW6kRcT4Wg
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English learners! Do you speak English with an accent? We all do! Check out this fun tour of American Accents with Amy Walker: ow.ly/LrWt50HtQ7F
English Learners! Did you know that podcasts can help you improve your English skills? Check out this list of the 14 best podcasts to help you learn English: ow.ly/8bg550HtPRM
English learners! We hope you are staying warm. This week's idioms are all about the cold!
English learners! What do you say when you don't understand something? What? Today's video will help teach you what to say, and why not to say what! ow.ly/kOw950HpyMo
So excited and proud to be part of the New England Patriots virtual celebration of our community Difference Makers! Thank you for including EAL volunteer Phyllis Brooks in this special recognition.
English learners! We currently have openings in our Thursday afternoon Conversation Group. All other spring groups are full, accepting waitlist registrations only. Registration will be closing soon, so act today to ensure your spot! conta.cc/3FeI643
English learners! We are back in 2022 with our daily English lessons! Today's video from Accent's Way English with Hadar will help you start the New Year right with daily morning pronunciation! ow.ly/yHur50HpylM
Here is the video played on the jumbotron at Gillette Stadium to honor New England Patriots Difference Makers, including EAL volunteer Phyllis Brooks!
We are so proud and excited to announce that EAL's longest-serving volunteer Phyllis Brooks has been honored by the New England Patriots Foundation as a Difference Maker! Phyllis, thank you for your inspirational service to local immigrants! Read the full press release here: www.englishatlarge.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Press-Release-English-At-Large-Volunteer-Honore...
Way to go Phyllis! Well deserved!
English Learners! Our Spring Conversation Groups are almost full! Openings remain in some morning and afternoon groups. Register today to secure your spot: conta.cc/3JJNT5j
English learners! Today's video will teach you phrasal verbs to describe New Year's resolutions. Happy New Year! ow.ly/Mral50HkUCX
English learners! A New Year begins on Saturday. This is a time when many people make resolutions. What are the most common New Year's resolutions? Find out in this short video from English101: ow.ly/KJ7L50HkUzj
English learners! Our Spring Conversation Groups are filling up quickly! Register today to secure your spot in a group that fits your schedule! conta.cc/3IUyTB2
English learners! Learn English with the EAL staff's favorite Christmas movie - Elf! ow.ly/lJpW50HgQcn
English learners! Winter is here! Today's idioms will help break the ice and help you avoid getting the cold shoulder! Bundle up and enjoy!
English learners! Today, Bob the Canadian explains common traditions associated with the Christmas holiday! ow.ly/eLpW50HfsHH
English learners! Christmas is this week. Let's learn words and phrases associated with Christmas with Bob the Canadian! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntpFScHC9rI&list=PLQut38RVINESobBt2eiC-H0A9yooui0UD
English learners! Registration for our Spring 2022 Conversation Groups is now open! conta.cc/3F0cRus
English learners! Deck the Halls with Fire Safety with these important tips from the National Fire Protection Association: ow.ly/Ost550HcfuX
English learners! Today's video from Let's Talk will help you learn a few common Holiday Greetings. Happy Holidays! www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYW6kRcT4Wg
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