My Experience in Adult Education
My Experience in Adult Education
Patience, Perseverance, Practice
My experience in adult education and literacy has been
terrific. It takes me just seven months to be able to
communicate in English with people from different
countries. Honestly, during the first month in class I thought
that it was impossible to learn, because I did not understand
the language. I only understood the English that my
boyfriend spoke but not too much in the beginning. We are
together and we are a solid couple just because of the power
of love and Google Translate. My hearing is not yet tuned to
understand how others speak.
I have improved tremendously, because this program
for adults has very good teaching methods and a very
professional educator. My teacher does an excellent job.
She is an incredible woman who tries to help everybody of
different nationality with different concerns. She motivates
us to study hard. Without a doubt, she is a valuable asset
for us to achieve our goals, because she does not only teach
English, she encourages us to be a part of this society. I
remember one day I had to prepare myself for an interview.
It was my first interview in English and I called her for
help. After the interview, I got the job!
Studying and working are two difficult tasks. Many
mornings when my alarm rang, I did not want to get up,
because I did not have enough hours of sleep. The work was
difficult, because I did not have the English skills. This is
my first reason to continue studying English very hard.
With good English skills I should be able to get a better job.
Thus, this would equate to becoming a better team player
and having a better quality of life in general. Beside
attending class at the adult education I also receive
assistance from the Literacy Volunteers of America. I have
a very good tutor who helps me with my pronunciation and
reading. He is a retired doctor.