Learners share how they use American English resources and materials to take their English language skills to the next level. Find out how American English has opened doors for language learners of all levels.
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Jayanta Majhi, U.S. Cultural Immersion Program
“This visit to America has been quite a learning experience for me, something I had never dreamt of,” said 15-year-old Jayanta Majhi of his participation in the U.S. Cultural Immersion program. Jayanta and his family are members of the Dongria Kondh community, a primitive tribal group of Odisha, India.
In 2006, poverty caused him to drop his studies in order to help his father with their only source of livelihood – collecting and selling forest produce and cultivation in small land-holding. A year later, the people of his village intervened to introduce Javanta’s family to KISS so he could receive a free holistic education.
Aliaa Hamad, Egypt
Access Microscholarship Program
Learner Perspectives
“The discussions helped participants envision how the theories learned could better inform our materials writing,” Aliaa explains. “There were also collaborative materials development projects conducted in small groups via web-based document sharing applications.”
Abou Hamady Sow, Mauritania
Shaping the Way We Teach Webinar Courses
Learner Perspectives
Abou Hamady Sow has been teaching in the West African country of Mauritania for over ten years. Two years ago, Mr. Sow was sent by the Ministry of Education to teach in Nouakchott, the capital city. Since then, he has become one of the most active participants in ECA programs offered through the U.S. Embassy in Nouakchott; particularly the Shaping the Way We Teach English Webinar series.
Sushil Shrestha, Nepal
My Online Critical Learning Experience
Learner Perspectives
“I was very excited when the Regional English Language Officer (RELO) informed me that I had been selected for the prestigious E-Teacher Scholarship Program,” says Sushil Shrestha.
For Shrestha, who has been teaching English for over seven years, and currently teaches 12th grade English at a private school in Kathmandu, Nepal, this was his first experience in an international teaching-learning setting. In the course, Shrestha and other students used online materials and resources to improve their skills.
Gustavo Monroy, Mexico
Success Through Access
Learner Perspectives
“I remember when I first heard about the programs of the Embassy,” says Gustavo. “It was for me something remote, unattainable. Then a school teacher told me I would compete for a scholarship in English and computer skills. I was extremely excited. This would be the place of the first generation of a program called English Access Microscholarship.”
Fethi Çimen, Turkey
Learning about other Cultures through the Teaching of English
Teacher Perspectives
As Fethi Çimen describes his experience participating in Engaging Materials for Global English Summer Workshop, a platform for teachers, teacher trainers, and academics from 13 countries to discuss, collaborate, produce, and share our understanding of materials development and technology for English language teaching.
“I was inspired by the way theory was turned into practice, and I will try to remember this while designing classes and teacher training sessions in my own context in Turkey,” says Cimen.
Walter Morales, Guatemala
Access Microscholarship Program
Learner Perspectives
Through the English Access Microscholarship Program, Walter Morales has had the opportunity to study English and U.S. culture in his country for the past two years. Walter plans to make a real impact by facilitating the change he believes will help his community. “In the future I hope I will teach English.”
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