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From ages 18 to 80. Most recently worked as a molecular biologist, or has never been an employee. Born and raised in Detroit, or just arrived last week from Hong Kong. Has a doctorate, or never attended formal schooling. Our students are as varied as they come.
From ages 18 to 80. Most recently worked as a molecular biologist, or has never been an employee. Born and raised in Detroit, or just arrived last week from Hong Kong. Has a doctorate, or never attended formal schooling. Our students are as varied as they come.
The one thing they all have in common: a desire to improve their lives through greater English literacy.
The one thing they all have in common: a desire to improve their lives through greater English literacy.
As a literacy agency, MLP works with ESL and ABE students who read up to an eighth grade level as measured by the CASAS reading assessment. Beyond eighth grade, students are ready for the GED or other, more advanced education.
As a literacy agency, MLP works with ESL and ABE students who read up to an eighth grade level as measured by the CASAS reading assessment. Beyond eighth grade, students are ready for the GED or other, more advanced education.
ESL students are English as a Second Language students. You may also hear ELL, English Language Learner. They may have been in the US for decades or weeks. The strategies for teaching an ESL student are much the same as teaching a native English speaker.
ESL students are English as a Second Language students. You may also hear ELL, English Language Learner. They may have been in the US for decades or weeks. The strategies for teaching an ESL student are much the same as teaching a native English speaker.
ABE students are Adult Basic Education students. This refers to a native English speaker whose reading is below an eighth grade level. The causes behind low reading levels in adults vary. It could be as minor as an undiagnosed vision problem during critical skill-building years in childhood, or as major as family crisis and instability.
ABE students are Adult Basic Education students. This refers to a native English speaker whose reading is below an eighth grade level. The causes behind low reading levels in adults vary. It could be as minor as an undiagnosed vision problem during critical skill-building years in childhood, or as major as family crisis and instability.
You already heard about one local student's experience from the first video on the "About Us" page.
You already heard about one local student's experience from the first video on the "About Us" page.
Below is a spot from ABC News that tells part of Monica's story, and common struggles of adults like her.
Below is a spot from ABC News that tells part of Monica's story, and common struggles of adults like her.
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