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Programs & Services |
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 students). Students must live or work within our 20-town service area. Tutoring occurs in public locations—usually a library—and is guided by student 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 student in our program.
Conversation 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. Students may register for only one conversation
group at a time.
Conversation group schedule (pdf)
Direct referrals to human-services organizations
Sometimes a student 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.
The English At Large Community Resources Directory (pdf). |
