Voices from the Scottsdale Community College (RIO program) ELAA class February 2005

I would like to come to this school because I’m speaking and writing English better than a year ago and working better than last year.

William

I like to go to school because I need to speak English. I like my job. I work 5 or 6 hours. When my daughter will go to school, I will take a full time job. I walk with my son to arrive at school. Marcos likes to read everyday and do his homework.

Evertina

English is very hard to learn, but I need to come the most time I can because I want to learn. Now I understand more than before I came and my handwriting now is better than a year ago. My teacher is very good. She speaks clearly. I’m trying to listen to her pronunciation.

Leticia

I like to come to school because I am learning so much. I have more communication now than years ago. Studying English is the most important thing I am doing and I like it because the teachers are the nicest persons I have met.

Juana

Since I have been coming to this school, my lifestyle has been changing evidently. I think without these English classes, I would be an invalid person who couldn’t speak, hear, and live. Because of that, I really appreciate this valuable opportunity.

Jesus

I like to go to school because I need to learn English. But also I love this language. I want to learn for better communication and I wish to finish my school.

Eliana

When I came the first time to this school, I can’t understand English, but now my English is better and I need more practice. My husband tells me my English is better now than last year.

Alma