notes by head teacher Debra Lee and me Ian: Over the years the ESL classes at SVC on the island here have grown, shrunk, grown again...and presently the program has grown to the point it meets at the library because so many people are involved. With child care provided (that's great for the kids, right) so working mamas and papas can come, the program offers three levels of ESL instruction so that folks can feel comfortable whether they have just begun to speak English, or need to operate at a higherlevel. I asked my friend Debra to add a bit to this, and tell a bit more about what goes on.
The San Juan Library is the perfect backdrop for learning and relaxing. It is comfortable, with comfortable chairs, lots of books, music and videos which we use to stimulate use of English. Sometimes entire families come to the English as a Second Language class because free child care for toddlers up to youths is provided. There is even a cookies and juice break so everyone can get together!
If you're interested or know someone that would like to tighen their English, just contact Kris Bayas 378.3220 or [email protected]. She's up at the San Juan Center, near the airport, every weekday afternoon. Spring quarter began on March 29th. Classes are Mon and Wed 6:30-9pm. The registration deadline is April 7th! See you there! Here are some pictures of the faculty and students. At the top: Children enrolled in the E.S.L .enrichment program Middle: Basic E.S.L. class surrounding Candace Groseclose, instructor (in the light blue shirt) Bottom photo: Standing, from left to right: consulting professor from WWU Diane Majors, Debra Lee, Denise Acsay. Sitting L to R, in front: Gonsalo Sanabria Pacheco, Zoila Jimenez, Antonia Churape |