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 24-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 24 communities in Greater Boston, Massachusetts:
Acton
Andover
Arlington
Bedford
Belmont
Billerica
Boxborough
Burlington
Carlisle
Chelmsford
Concord
Lexington
Lincoln
Littleton
Maynard
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! This week's final lesson on prepositions from MMMEnglish will help you understand when to you use the word TO and when to use the word FOR: ow.ly/2scm50MAuRm
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We are looking forward to a great year! Won't you join us? Greetings! I hope this year is off to a great start for you! This week and next, our spring Conversation Groups begin, with 15 groups runningEnglish learners! Today we are posting some of the most common idioms in American English! How many do your recognize?
English Learners! Today we will continue the English lesson on prepositions with this video from MMMEnglish on using these important words to indicate TIME. ow.ly/UCpf50My5AE
English learners! English prepositions: These tiny words are so important! But they can be a little confusing at times. In today's video from MMMEnglish, Emma will help you understand how to use them when giving information about PLACE. ow.ly/94Zk50My5hL
English learners! Today, let's learn English with Bob the Canadian in the snow! ow.ly/3EIP50Mt5CJ
English Learners! Do you know what ASAP, FOMO, FYI, BTW, ETA and RSVP mean? Learn about these commonly used English abbreviations and more with the video lesson from mmmenglish! ow.ly/XhM550MuqrS
English Learners! Don't get left out in the cold! Today's idioms will help you learn common English expressions about snow and ice!
Are you interested in learning more about how you can support local immigrants working towards a better life? English At Large is now accepting inquiries from potential volunteers for our One-to-One Tutoring Program! We provide all our volunteers with the training and ongoing support they need to be successful in their roles. Complete this form to connect with our staff to learn more!
Volunteer Opportunities | English At Large
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Volunteer opportunities Please Note:As part of our transition back to in-person instruction, English At Large has adopted a Health and Vaccination Policy for all volunteers and learners. All volunteer...English learners! Today's lesson from FluentU will help you understand some common American English slang expressions! It is an awesome resource! ow.ly/6Ufx50MsNew
English learners! We still have openings in our Town of Bedford, MA Thursday evening Conversation Group! This group will begin meeting on February 2nd, so register today to secure your spot!
Spring 2023: Conversation Group Registration Form
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For more information about our groups, please visit our conversation group page. Conversation groups are for intermediate and advanced learners who can already converse in English. All groups will tak...
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