Barbara teaches Laura above.  They have been meeting for over a year.  Barbara also teaches employees at Orchid Orthopedics Solutions, a part of our workplace literacy program.

Sid Kelly, right, teaches a grammar class on Wednesday mornings.  He has students from Syria, Pakistan, Cambodia, Korea, Taiwan, China and Singapore.

 

I came to the United States with my family in 2008. I felt strange and a little upset because I had left my parents and my friends behind.  Everything was unfamiliar to me so life was very hard.  I had to learn a new language in order to live here. Fortunately, I received a lot of help!  

A friend of my husband's suggested I go to a center in New Haven, but that was too far for me. Other people in my neighborhood in Milford talked to me, and encouraged me to practice my English, and not to be afraid.  I became a volunteer at the Milford Library.  This is where I learned about the Literacy Center.  I called the office and went there to register.  Soon, they sent me a very nice lady named Kathy.  With her help, my English improved.    

I also joined a French class at the Senior Center, very near my house.  I can walk there.  I enjoy this class and have met many friendly people.  Now my French teacher, Cindy, is also my English teacher. She is very nice and patient.  Now I'm very happy and want to say "thank you" to my teachers, my friends, and everyone in my neighborhood!     

Student: Hua Wang

Country: Chengdu, China

Tutor:  Cindy Brand