The ESOL Tutoring Program is a one-on-one program for adults who need help with speaking and understanding English, as well as reading and writing. Students enrolled in this program represent over 73 countries from all regions of the world. They often have even lower-level English skills than those in classroom-based programs. Each student is taught by a volunteer tutor, who provides the student with specialized instruction, allowing the student to progress at his or her own pace. The instruction focuses on each student’s individual learning goals. The tutor/student pairs meet in public places, such as libraries and community centers, throughout Northern Virginia.
ESOL tutors attend a mandatory 16-hour training workshop at the Literacy Council. This workshop goes from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm on three consecutive Saturdays. It is offered four times a year. There is a $35 registration fee which partially covers the cost of the books the tutors receive. For more information, contact the ESOL Tutoring Program Director at (703) 237-0866 or esl@lcnv.org.
