Manatee Literacy Council Receives Grant to Boost Adult English Language Learning Programs
The Manatee Literacy Council is thrilled to announce a generous grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation. This vital funding will allow the Council to significantly enhance its Adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs by providing laptops for in-person classes and acquiring educational software to support continued learning outside the classroom.
Using AI in Teaching Adults English
We watched a great video recently by Proliteracy about using Artificial Intelligence in tutoring and teaching. Some great resources and tips are available. We will be looking closer into this realm in the near future, but please feel free to watch this video which outlines four FREE resources to make learning English easier for volunteers AND learners!
Marcela changes lives by “being the one”
Marcela has been instrumental in helping develop our Family Literacy program in collaboration with Parenting Matters in several Manatee County Title 1 schools. This program brings together parents and children to advance a 2Gen approach. As a Parent Educator with Parenting Matters when her children were young, Marcela has worked with the staff at Parenting Matters to develop an incredible program for local families.
Celebrating Literacy in Manatee
Manatee Literacy celebrates learning at "Party in the Park" On January 13, 2024, the Manatee Literacy Council hosted a heartwarming and joyful event, "Party in the Park," at G.T. Bray Park. The event brought together learners, volunteers, and community members for a...
Workforce Literacy in the Medical and Hospitality Industries
Workplace Literacy: How it Benefits the Medical and Hospitality Industries English is the language of business, so the ability to communicate effectively in English is an invaluable skill, especially in fields like medicine and hospitality where human interactions and...
Manatee Literacy welcomes new Board members
The Manatee Literacy Council welcomes two new Board members to further their mission of empowering Manatee County residents to independence through literacy,
Celebrating Literacy in Manatee County
Library Learners celebrate the holidays and culture at the Rocky Bluff Branch. This year, the Manatee Literacy Council went above and beyond by organizing a multicultural holiday celebration for their Adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes. One...
How to Work with Non-Native English Speakers in the Workplace
Many native English speakers fail to realize and empathize with these challenges their counterparts face. Native English speakers are responsible for communication breakdowns and an ever growing unconscious bias, which tends to create uncomfortable work environments. To dismantle this barrier, we must all work a bit harder to be more patient and understanding.
Manatee Literacy awarded grant to support adult literacy
The Manatee Literacy Council is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant exceeding $60,000 by the Bishop Parker Foundation of Bradenton. This significant grant is earmarked to support in-person library classes and staffing throughout 2024.
Benefits of Learning English as a Second Language
Learning English empowers individuals by granting them independence, boosting their confidence, strengthening their families, enriching the workplace, and contributing to a more literate and culturally diverse society.