Seeking Town Ambassadors
We are looking for local people to volunteer as our “eyes and ears” on the ground in communities across our service area. Are you well-informed, connected and active in your community? Do you want to help increase awareness of EAL and the value of immigrants in your community? Then this role may be perfect for you! Learn more about this new opportunity in the
Bring your Leadership to Table as a Member of our Board of Directors
English At Large is seeking candidates who live or work in our service area to join our Board of Directors. Board members provide leadership to the organization, guide the strategic vision and serve as ambassadors in their community.
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Please join us in welcoming Eric to EAL! As this year's NAIP @AmeriCorps member, Eric is contributing to our Conversation Group and Career Access Lab Programs. Read all about Eric here: https://t.co/GnTRLueBi4
Take the pledge to count in the 2020 United States Census! An accurate count of all people is needed to ensure we have access to services and representation. Respond to the Census by phone or online; learn more here: https://t.co/lWI3cLgVB0
Intermediate Learners! Practice your speaking and listening with stories on https://t.co/mhZJEBZx6l! Start with this story called "Every Cloud has a Silver Lining"https://t.co/pXWZxfdQYX
English learners! Your favorite teams may be back in action; this week's idioms are all about sports! Stay ahead of the game and give these common expressions your best shot!
English learners! National Parks are public places that celebrate and preserve important spaces. Learn more about Arcadia National Park, an East Coast treasure:
Acadia: An East Coast Treasure
Acadia National Park was America's first national park east of the Mississippi River. Here, you will find the tallest mountain on the East Coast. You ...
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Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Your vote is your voice!
National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus attention on the importance of...
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EAL learners work hard to learn English! But where did English come from? Our different languages have more in common than you may think. Watch this short TED Talk to learn more!
Where did English come from? - Claire Bowern
When we talk about ‘English’, we often think of it as a single language. But what do the dialects spoken in dozens of countries around t...
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English learners: EAL has a full page of resources to help you stay informed, connected and learning during COVID-19. This page also includes all our learning lessons posted daily on social media.
Check it out here: https://t.co/3gHDJjKx5A
English learners! What is university like in North America? Listen to this short audio episode on Chatterbox from Culips! A study guide includes vocabulary and expressions you will hear during the conversation. https://t.co/k6V92RvhSp
English At Large Programs are running online this fall - giving you an opportunity to observe a Beginner English or Conversation Group virtually! Interested? Let us know! ttp://bit.ly/EALGroups
English learners: What do you know about cake? Watch this short video from ESL Gold that introduces the topic, word and idioms - all about cake!
Free English Lesson: Topic, Word, and Idioms: Cake
This video introduces various expressions and idioms with the word "cake." It is designed especially for teachers and students of English as a Second ...
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Not practicing English can put you on a slippery slope. What does this mean? Find out now from The English We Speak
BBC Learning English - The English We Speak / A slippery slope
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October is Community Engagement Month at English At Large! You are invited to virtually visit an online group program this fall. Complete this short interest form to learn more: https://t.co/NtvBGMDKJP
English Learners: Improve your English listening skills in 32 minutes! Take the challenge and see how many questions you can answer!
32 Minutes of English Listening Practice for Beginners
This is the best video to get started with English listening comprehension for beginners! Don‘t forget to create your free account here https://...
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Did you know that you do not have to pay to vote, file for unemployment, or receive COVID-19 test results? There are many scams targeting immigrants - be smart and safe: never give out personal or payment information to anyone you do not know! https://t.co/ZvLxUzZnSD
English Learners! Practice your English listening skills with this short, funny dialogue from Randall’s Cyber Listening Lab. "Home Repair" is best for advanced learners: https://t.co/ipQ3yuhS3C
English learners! Are you a homebody? These idioms may be "too close to home" for you, but to understand them could be a "homerun" in helping you better understand these common English expressions!
English learners! We would never hoodwink you! But what does that mean? Watch this video from English in a Minute from Voice of America to learn more:
English in a Minute: Hoodwink
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English At Large offices are closed today in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen tomorrow, September 8th. Happy Labor Day!
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English learners! Practice English by listening to stories on ow.ly/fSFF50BBAb8. You can listen at slow, fast, or normal speed, with a transcript and a list of vocabulary and idioms found in the story. Start here with A Dog is a Man's Best Friend: ow.ly/tdfl50BBAb7
English At Large Programs are running online this fall - giving you an opportunity to observe a Beginner English or Conversation Group virtually! Interested? Let us know! ttp://bit.ly/EALGroups
We are excited to welcome Eric as this year's New American Integration Program AmeriCorps member! Eric is co-facilitating a Conversation Group and will soon be enrolling new learners into our next Career Group cohort, scheduled to begin in January. Read Eric's full bio here: www.englishatlarge.org/staff/
Take the pledge to count in the 2020 United States Census! An accurate count of all people is needed to ensure we have access to services and representation. Respond to the Census by phone or online; learn more here: ow.ly/kWXp50Bv8ty
Intermediate Learners! Practice your speaking and listening with stories on deepenglish.com! Start with this story called "Every Cloud has a Silver Lining"https://deepenglish.com/lessons/every-cloud-has-silver-lining/
English learners! Your favorite teams may be back in action; this week's idioms are all about sports! Stay ahead of the game and give these common expressions your best shot!
English learners! National Parks are public places that celebrate and preserve important spaces. Learn more about Arcadia National Park, an East Coast treasure: learningenglish.voanews.com/a/acadia-national-park-americas-national-parks-100/3391329.html
Acadia: An East Coast Treasure
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Acadia National Park was America's first national park east of the Mississippi River. Here, you will find the tallest mountain on the East Coast. You will also find black bears, moose, more than 300 kinds of birds, and unique Native American and European history.Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Visit the official website to check your registration status, register to vote, and help get others to register as well! Your vote is your voice! Make it count and make a difference! nationalvoterregistrationday.org/?fbclid=IwAR1t-pitxnJM6LqTLzalpKugdaWKB7NnIfqez573iB5UXg1WHikpCk...
National Voter Registration Day
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National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus attention on the importance of registering to vote and voting in ourEAL learners work hard to learn English! But where did English come from? Our different languages have more in common than you may think. Watch this short TED Talk to learn more! ow.ly/VFPw50Bv0DB
English learners: EAL has a full page of resources to help you stay informed, connected and learning during COVID-19. This page also includes all our learning lessons posted daily on social media.
Check it out here: www.englishatlarge.org/resources/covid-19-information-and-resources-for-learners/
English learners! What is university like in North America? Listen to this short audio episode on Chatterbox from Culips! A study guide includes vocabulary and expressions you will hear during the conversation. ow.ly/iEf150BozSy
Chatterbox #246 – What university is like in North America
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to study in another country? Andrew and Suzanne answer a listener's question about what universities are like in North America.English At Large Programs are running online this fall - giving you an opportunity to observe a Beginner English or Conversation Group virtually! Interested? Let us know! ttp://bit.ly/EALGroups
English learners: What do you know about cake? Watch this short video from ESL Gold that introduces the topic, word and idioms - all about cake! ow.ly/Irwc50BozgP
Not practicing English can put you on a slippery slope. What does this mean? Find out now from The English We Speak ow.ly/xcTi50Boyoa
October is Community Engagement Month at English At Large! You are invited to virtually visit an online group program this fall. Complete this short interest form to learn more: bit.ly/EALGroups
English Learners: Improve your English listening skills in 32 minutes! Take the challenge and see how many questions you can answer! ow.ly/sqCV50BoxNr
Did you know that you do not have to pay to vote, file for unemployment, or receive COVID-19 test results? There are many scams targeting immigrants - be smart and safe: never give out personal or payment information to anyone you do not know! ow.ly/WZVW50Bhm2g
English Learners! Practice your English listening skills with this short, funny dialogue from Randall’s Cyber Listening Lab. "Home Repair" is best for advanced learners: www.esl-lab.com/difficult/home-repairs/
Have you ever wanted to see an EAL Program in action? We are inviting our community to connect with us in October by visiting a Conversation Group or Beginner English class. Complete this short interest form for more information: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvI4-SD3q7qWIcYINZCwDuFw3GGa-0RrNpPC-B2BLo3qRHUg/viewform
English learners! Are you a homebody? These idioms may be "too close to home" for you, but to understand them could be a "homerun" in helping you better understand these common English expressions!
How about cabin fever?
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