Although summer is traditionally a laid back time, English At Large did not slow down this summer. With a long waitlist of learners, we spent the summer offering innovative and fun programs for English At Large participants, including those who are eager to get some English exposure in any way possible.


 
Summer interns: Nikki (left) and Alyssa
August Essay Writing Workshop
















Thanks to the hard work of program team members, Csilla Tambor, Brenda Judge, and Erin Kreischer, and our summer interns Alyssa Bogosian and Nikki Rose, English At Large offered creative summer programming at no cost to learners and volunteers.

Keep reading to find out what we did this summer and what's coming up for the fall.

Sincerely,


Qingjian Shi
Executive Director
English At Large increased learners served by 20% from the previous year!

The results are in for our impact in fiscal year 2016. Because of supporters, learners, volunteers, and partners like you, we created meaningful change in the lives of immigrants and refugees in our communities. THANK YOU!
Featured Poetry by English At Large Learner: Martha Ruth Blass Huerta, Mexico



         Watching my window

         I can see my memories

         Life is my open door...






I see reflections

Everywhere more reflections

Some clouds are falling

A tree is in a puddle

The day becomes a mirror...
UPCOMING EVENTS
NEW TUTOR TRAININGS

Interested in becoming a tutor? Our next round of tutor trainings will be:

Morning series:
September 22, 9AM - 12PM
September 29, 9AM - 12PM
November 10,  9AM - 12PM

Evening series:
October 19, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
October 26, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
December 7, 5:30PM - 8:30PM

Both trainings will be held at the English At Large office in Woburn. Interested tutors must be able to make all three sessions. Only one series completion is required.

Interested in other volunteering opportunities? Click here.
NOT YOUR AVERAGE CAUSE ARLINGTON TO BENEFIT ENGLISH AT LARGE IN OCTOBER

Download, print, and present  this certificate  to your server at the Not Your Average Joe's Arlington location and English At Large will receive 15% of your total purchase every Tuesday during October, 2016.


SAVE THE DATE: Volunteer Development and Networking Day on November 2nd, 
10AM - 3PM

Join fellow English At Large volunteers for a day of learning and networking. This conference will feature guest speakers and time for lively discussions. 

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. 

Registration instructions will be sent out in October. Please contact Csilla Tambor for more information.
SAVE THE DATE:
Woburn Bertucci's Dining for Dollars to benefit English At Large on November 9th

Dine at Bertucci's in Woburn on November 9th and 15% of your check will be donated to English At Large. Details to follow in October.

WAYS TO SUPPORT EAL
Have these items that you no longer need? Donate it to English At Large! 
  • Fully functioning laptops
  • Two-line phones
  • Unused notebooks
  • Letter-sized copying paper
  • Coat rack
  • Coffee K-cups
  • Tea
  • Hot cocoa
  • Band-aids
Please email [email protected] to arrange a donation. Thank you!
RECENT SUPPORTERS - THANK YOU!









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