About Language ETC
Since 1993, Language ETC has offered English and literacy training to low-income adult immigrants in the greater Washington area. This blog is for the volunteer teachers and tutors at Language ETC. It provides resources to help volunteers fulfill LETC’s mission of improving the lives of immigrants through education.Header photo credits, from left: Anne Hoffman, Shira Pilarski, Anne Hoffman.
Category Archives: Professional Development Opportunities
New Photos of LETC Students and Teachers! (And a Workshop, Too…)
Sometimes you hit it just right with an activity, and students look like this: Engaged, active, and excited, that is. But despite our best intentions, it’s not so easy to do. That’s why program director Ann-Lloyd Hufstader is encouraging all … Continue reading
Free Online Training Website for ESL Teachers
This from our program director, Ann-Lloyd Hufstader: The U.S. Education Department’s Office of Vocational and Adult Education has launched the English Language Learning University (ELL-U) website, a free interactive professional development network for ELL practitioners (that’s us, folks). ELL-U combines … Continue reading
Become a Better Teacher: Training Opportunities for LETC Volunteers
Our students are eager to expand their knowledge and sharpen their skills. Shouldn’t we be, too? Five professional development events are coming up in November and December and are highly recommended by LETC staff. See you there! Saturday, November 13, … Continue reading
