LCoM Literacy Blog- June 12, 2014

LITERACY CENTER NEWS

Celebrating the 375th Anniversary with Diversity Day

Join us on Tuesday, June 10 from 4-8 PM at the Milford Rotary Pavilion behind the Milford Library for Diversity Day.  Sign the international guest book (which will go into the 375th Time Capsule), pick up a diversity passport, visit friends from other countries, taste ethnic food and enjoy various types of entertainment from around the world. Check the schedule of events.

Coming to Milford

I came to Milford in June, 2013. I came from Kiev, which is the capital of Ukraine. Compared to Kiev, which is a busy, noisy city, Milford is much smaller and very quiet.
In Milford, it is very nice to be near the water. I like the beach very much. In Kiev I also went to the beach with my friends.
I am working now at Shop Rite in Milford. I have conversations with many people. All the people are very nice and friendly.
Now I am learning to drive a car, and when I get my license I can learn more about my city.
I’m very happy because I have the best teacher in the world, Florence, and also because I take English lessons at Foran High School with Megan, another tutor.

Student- Alla Bytsiuk
Country- Ukraine
Tutor- Florence Gambino

Making Mistakes

“If you’re not making any mistakes, you are playing too small,” said one of my “gurus.” Mistakes are a natural part of expanding one’s skills. We reach out to a higher level, and until we master that, we make mistakes…and when there are no more mistakes, we may feel relaxed for a while, but the ambitious spirit wants to get to the next level…and so we make the mistakes that come with learning to master that level.

Hopefully, our students make mistakes. It’s part of the risk of speaking and writing a new language. How we react to them teaches them either to be fearful of risk or bold and fearless in their communication. I had a rule in my class (for myself). No corrections of conversational English. Conversation was for free expression. I’d acknowledge the communication with a response–sometimes repeating what the student said, but modeling good grammar, and inviting more communication.  Read more.

 

The NEON NIGHTRUN is coming…

We are getting ready… Only ONE month away. Glow products are in, NEON shirts are ordered, signage will be out soon, people are starting to register! Do you know what you are wearing yet? Awards in many categories! Bring friends, family for this very FUN NEON WALK/RUN! Register today!

United Way of Milford’s
Ride for Hope

Letters from a Student

I would like to write a few things about our computer class. I really appreciate our class in many ways. First time in my life I am able to send emails, search the Internet and using Microsoft Word with the help of our new lessons.
I got all these skills just by having a few classes with our wonderful teacher Mr. Ivan. T. It is an honor to have him as mentor. In my opinion I would not change anything about the program, because it is perfectly done the way it was done. All I can say is excellent!!!