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Does UUCA Have an ESL Conversation Program?
I am teaching adult ESL at Virginia Tech these days, and my students are hungry for American conversation partners. I know UUCA offers ESL classes, but my students are already studying full-time and don't need more classes. What they need is practice in actually talking with Americans. The students are highly educated adults from Saudi Arabia and Turkey, and the exchanges are really fascinating and mind-opening. Does anyone have any advice for me on where to turn at UUCA? Do we have a program like this? Or should I start one? :-) Thanks so much, Lori
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Comment by Chuck Hanclich & Lori Rottenberg on July 22, 2012 at 10:40am -
Dear UUCA Friends,
I have been completely blown away by the responsiveness and generosity of our UUCA community over the last week or so as it zoomed into action to create the conversation sessions for ESL students that I posted about recently! Almost 30 Saudi, Turkish, and Chinese ESL students have come to the Wednesday and now Saturday sessions as well to practice English and get to know Americans. We are truly a welcoming congregation that I am proud to be part of! Thank you, Jacomina, for helping to ge the ball rolling!
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Comment by Jacomina de Regt on July 17, 2012 at 9:20am -
Another lead; I don't know the program, but it might be worth checking it out
ENGLISH NOW! Bethesda, MD
Program to address needs of well-educated professionals in Washington DC area.
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Comment by Chuck Hanclich & Lori Rottenberg on July 13, 2012 at 6:17pm
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Thanks so much, Jacomina--I will follow up with Char and Ric.
Have a great weekend,
Lori
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Comment by Jacomina de Regt on July 13, 2012 at 6:12pm
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Do check first on the existing program as it used to be the only level III program being offered in the county, meaning that this is all about conversation. Contact Char Buss and/or Ric Blacksten. CharlynJBuss@yahoo.com or UUCAEnglishRic@gmail.com
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