What does it mean to be "functionally illiterate?" According to one government survey, about 14% of adult Americans nationwide are "functionally illiterate"-- cannot read, write and comprehend at level that enables them to successfully apply for many jobs in today's technological society, or, having been hired, move ahead on the job. The percentage is higher in the greater Los Angeles area.
The San Fernando Valley Literacy Council (founded 1962), 818-893-5216 offers ongoing learning opportunities for adults in literacy (reading, writing and comprehension) and English as a second language (ESL) free of charge, only a no...
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What does it mean to be "functionally illiterate?" According to one government survey, about 14% of adult Americans nationwide are "functionally illiterate"-- cannot read, write and comprehend at level that enables them to successfully apply for many jobs in today's technological society, or, having been hired, move ahead on the job. The percentage is higher in the greater Los Angeles area.
The San Fernando Valley Literacy Council (founded 1962), 818-893-5216 offers ongoing learning opportunities for adults in literacy (reading, writing and comprehension) and English as a second language (ESL) free of charge, only a nominal charge for books. Almost all tutoring is one-on-one by mutual arrangement, and there is a great need for tutors as well as students. Both tutors and students are needed!
No teaching experience is necessary, just the willingness to commit about two hours a week at a mutually agreed time and place to help another improve his/her reading and writing skills. Tutor training is one session. There is computer learning center in North Hills that provides opportunities to learn English using a computer and some basic computer skills.
Current need (September 2011): If you have basic computer skills, we need a daytime volunteer for at least one 90 minute period weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 6:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. to tutor using "Rosetta Stone" ESL program and "Ultimate Phonics."
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