Hello Paul, 



That is a fantastic idea. 



Carol 

Battle Creek Language and Culture Center 
Director/ESL Language Specialist 
7 Heritage Oak Lane #4 
Battle Creek, Mi 49015 
269-979-8432 
http://www.bclanguageculture.com 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Rogers" <pumarosa21 at yahoo.com> 
To: englishlanguage at nifl.gov 
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 1:28:15 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: [EnglishLanguage 3904]  Community Based ESL 

Several months ago I started tutoring the workers at a large laundromat where I take my clothes. I use my own texts and audio cds which I sell at cost. I also show them how to access my website. 
One of the students invited me to her house to demonstrate my website and materials to about 10 of her friends and neighbors. As an added attraction she cooked some very delicious chile rellenos. 
I also produce lessons that are aired on the local community access television station. So now, people are finding out about the classes by word of mouth. 
The manager of a restaurant wants classes there. 
One new student with an internet connection volunteered to show other students how the website works. 
This approach is what I call community based learning, and not only is very effective, but also is very enjoyable. I am eating a lot better, too! 
I am very interested to find out about similar programs. 
Sincerely, 
Paul Rogers 


Paul Rogers 
805-258-3310 
pumarosa21 at yahoo.com 
PUMAROSA.COM 




Paul Rogers 
805-258-3310 
pumarosa21 at yahoo.com 
PUMAROSA.COM 


       
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