Category Archives: University Education
What is Better than a Certificate?
How does a person whose first language is not English prove that he has the ability to speak, read and write English very well? Students who complete a course of study with us can request a certificate, but sometimes certificates … Continue reading
Posted in English Lessons, ESL, For International Students, The Danbury Community, TOEFL, University Education
Tagged certificate, English, language, learning, LVA
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Why Not Community College?
1. Too Expensive Many of our students are “undocumented,” which means they would need to pay out of state tuition. The cost favors full time, local students who are legal residents or citizens. For them, a semester’s tuition is only … Continue reading
Posted in ESL, The Danbury Community, University Education
Tagged college, Community College, Danbury, learn, School, Tuition
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Using “make” and “do” in English
The two verbs “make” and “do” are often confused. Spanish and Portuguese speakers use the verb “hacer” or “fazer” to mean make or do. In English the meanings are similar, but there are differences. Here are some rules for MAKE: … Continue reading
Posted in ESL, The Danbury Community, University Education
Tagged Danbury, Do, English, ESL, Lesson, LVA, Make
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A Hollow Promise: The Failure of Adult Education for Minority and Low-Income Adult Students
Literacy Volunteers of America-Danbury, Inc. “Learn to Earn” was the title of a popular book by investment guru Peter Lynch some years ago. In a few pithy words the title summarizes the long-standing American belief that education is the way … Continue reading
Posted in University Education
Tagged degree, education, financial, jobs, learn to earn, LVA, United States
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21st Century Learning
Well, it’s official! The established education community has concluded what we have known all along – to be successful, education must be personalized! At the Boston symposium of school officials and software producers, the attendees produced a “road map to … Continue reading
Posted in University Education
Tagged career, college, effort, motivation, personalized learning, press-room, students, teachers
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Visit America and Earn some money too – legally!
Want to visit the USA and earn some money too? Look into the apprenticeship program for recent college graduates offered by AIPT. Most professional and technical jobs are covered. Students and recent graduates can apply for a 6 month to … Continue reading