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English At Large offers free one-to-one and small-group tutoring, conversation practice, and direct
referrals to human-services organizations. All programs are free of charge and, except for referrals, are delivered with
the help of English At Large volunteers.
One-to-one and small-group tutoring
English At Large provides free English literacy tutors to native English-speaking adults with low English literacy as
well as to non-native English-speaking adults (ESOL learners). Learners must live or work within our 20-town service area. Tutoring occurs in public locations--usually a library--and is guided by learner goals. Tutors and learners negotiate meeting
dates, times, and duration, usually meeting once or twice a week for a total of two to three hours per week.
Learn how to enroll a learner in our program.
Conversation groups
Conversation Groups are groups of about 8 - 12 learners who meet on a weekly basis and practice their English speaking skills. The groups provide the perfect opportunity for learners to improve their speaking confidence and meet other people who are learning English. Topics usually covered in Conversation Groups include American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations (the bank, the post office, speaking with neighbors, etc.) Conversation Groups will begin again in September 2010. Click here to see the fall schedule and register for one of our groups.
Every spring and fall, English At Large offers English conversation practice in a group setting. Conversation groups are
open to any local adult. Each group, facilitated by EMLC volunteers, meets in a local library or community center once a
week for one and a half to two hours for at least eight weeks per session. Groups are appropriate for intermediate to
advanced ESOL learners who understand at least 70% of the English they hear. Learners may register for only one conversation
group at a time. Conversation group schedule (pdf)
Direct referrals to human-services organizations
Sometimes a learner needs more help than an English literacy volunteer can provide. For those situations, English At Large
is happy to provide direct, confidential referrals to local human-services organizations. Contact the office for assistance:
or 781-395-2374.
Alternatively, you can also find community resources by contacting Mass 2-1-1.
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