The ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program of the Wayland Public Library continues in a new form during the pandemic. Tutors are still tutoring and learners are still learning English. Tutoring has become remote as tutors “meet” with their learners by FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, or simply by telephone and email.

Prior to COVID-19 a tutor training class was held at the library each spring and fall. Adapting, as we must, the training class this fall will be done via Zoom, with the details to be published soon.

Meantime, we are happy to note that one of the learners in our program, who has worked with several different tutors over the years, has, with the help of his grandchildren, published a book of his writings in English (and some in his native Russian). Of course, our tutoring has led to many other achievements, such as citizenship, a better job, or the ability to use “small talk” with neighbors.

Help with English is available for anyone who can use any form of virtual connection, and we would welcome more learner applicants. If you know of a possible learner, please let them know that we have tutors who would be happy to work with them. Contact Ginny Steel (781-541-4919 or virginia@thesteels.com) or Jane Albert (617-872-2714 or jane-esol@cohen-family.org) for more
information.