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I just arrived here and I've heard many of US cities provide some free english courses. So I just take this chance to ask if anyone happen to know some free english lessons around this area? I live in Simpsonville, but it's totally OK for me to drive to Greenville if there are some there.
Here's a couple of links I found for you. Most of the free courses seem to provided by local churches. You might want to check with your local library to see if they of any ESL courses in your area. You can also check with your local employment office to see if they offer English classes as part of their workforce training.
Are the courses subsidized so that the teachers get paid? I have a B.A. in English and majored in it because I was good at it, not to get good at it. But my B.A. wasn't free. My credentials in grammar and writing are strong. I was also a token American student in the international village at USC during college. I helped international students with their English then, but now I'd want some dinero...sorry. Knowing how to speak and write properly in the English language is a valuable asset because it is quickly becoming a lost art. Paying to attain those skills would be a good investment. As long as those qualified to teach English as a second language are getting compensated so as not to pull down the value and marketability of their skills, I'm good.
Are the courses subsidized so that the teachers get paid? I have a B.A. in English and majored in it because I was good at it, not to get good at it. But my B.A. wasn't free. My credentials in grammar and writing are strong. I was also a token American student in the international village at USC during college. I helped international students with their English then, but now I'd want some dinero...sorry. Knowing how to speak and write properly in the English language is a valuable asset because it is quickly becoming a lost art. Paying to attain those skills would be a good investment. As long as those qualified to teach English as a second language are getting compensated so as not to pull down the value and marketability of their skills, I'm good.
The free courses are offered by Christian churches as a service to the community. The teachers donate their spare time freely and willingly to help these new residents and to answer Christ's call to be servants & to love our neighbors. For that reason, they are not seeking any monetary compensation. Materials are provided by church member's contributions. They know that many new citizens will not be able to get good jobs and will remain in poverty unless they have these valuable English language skills. The courses may not be a substitute for a university degree but they are a stepping stone onto that path.
Too bad a bunch of engineers don't get together and engineer some free electricity for no pay, or better yet some free natural gas. Winter's coming. Some areas of expertise for some reason are expected to be tapped for free, though. You get what you pay for.
Too bad a bunch of engineers don't get together and engineer some free electricity for no pay, or better yet some free natural gas. Winter's coming. Some areas of expertise for some reason are expected to be tapped for free, though. You get what you pay for.
If you don't want to volunteer then don't. No one is forcing you to. The reason that groups offer free ESL classes is because there are some people who can not afford to pay for classes. Just because someone is poor doesn't mean that they don't deserve an opportunity to better themselves. A handful of big-hearted volunteers teaching English to new immigrants does not in any way devalue the teaching profession.
Here's a couple of links I found for you. Most of the free courses seem to provided by local churches. You might want to check with your local library to see if they of any ESL courses in your area. You can also check with your local employment office to see if they offer English classes as part of their workforce training.
Thank you for these information, I really appreciate it
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