For several years, Free English classes have been offered by IFC volunteers to Mexican children and adults of limited financial means.
CURRENTLY WE ARE SEEKING A NEW DIRECTOR FOR THIS EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAM.
In January 2020, we had 86 registrants aged between 8 and 63.
- Juniors (age 7-10) 11
- Beginner level teenagers. 22
- Intermediate level teenagers. 11
- Beginner level adults. 22
- Beginner + level adults. 10
- Intermediate level adults. 10
At that time, we had 19 volunteers – a teacher/student ratio of 1 to 4.5
Some teachers have ESL certificates. Many are retired teachers.
Methods of learning vary:
- For beginning students, the focus is on basic speaking and understanding.
- More advanced students read silently to themselves and out loud to the group. They write exercises and have conversations on different topics.
2020 students included:
Hilda and her daughter Ana. Hilda has a catering business and needs to improve her English to get more English-speaking clients. Ana is a high school student whose ambition is to become a teacher of languages.
Erika is a receptionist. She and her two daughters ride the bus for over an hour from their home to classes. All three are in separate groups, but all enjoy the chance to improve their vocabulary, pronunciation, and the challenges of English grammar.
We applaud the volunteers and the students!