Dear Mr Johnson, We represent NATECLA, the National Association of Teachers of English of English & Community Languages to Adults, which campaigns for better access to English language classes for Adult immigrants across the post 16 and voluntary sector and EFA London [^] who provide free ESOL classes for migrants living in London. […]
Daily Archives: January 16, 2015
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Towards a Citizens’ Curriculum is a research project conducted by the National Institute for Adults Continuing Education (NIACE). NIACE is seeking to understand how best to engage adults in learning and how best to respond to their needs. They will report their finding to the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills. EFA London is […]
We discussed Boris’ comments about learning English (see previous post) in class today. The students at St. Mary’s Battersea wrote letters in response. Boris said: “Everybody in London, everybody who comes to work in our economy, should be able to speak English.” Teresinha said: “I agree because really a person […]
Eleven EFA teachers and volunteers met on Saturday and turned their attention to “action”. What do we mean by action? Sometimes is collective. Sometimes it is individual. It can be political (to change policy). It can be social (to reduce isolation, create “cohesion”, reduce barriers between groups). It can be […]
