Voices of Project Literacy - Watertown Free Public Library

I came to Project Literacy to improve my reading. I couldread but I didn’t comprehend what I read. Now I enjoyreading interesting books because I can understand whatI am reading.My son Allen took an interest in my reading. He broughtme a book called “Summer on Blossom Street” by DebbieMacomber. I read several other books by her. I wrote toDebbie Macomber. I was honored to receive a letter from her.My family, my friends, and my tutor were excited for me.When I started the program I wasn’t very confident inmyself. I have had great tutors to help me with my learning.Now I have confidence in myself. My tutor, Terri, has faith inme. She shows me that I can do it. I am proud of myself. Myfamily is proud of me too.– Marilyn LaRose, StudentA reward for both me and my student is the joy of the student resolving some of themysteries of the English language, expressing with more ease and fluidity things thatmade her stumble before. A reward for me is an additional outlet for creativity. There isthe pleasure of inventing new approaches to teaching difficult parts of the language, thestrategizing, as well as the feeling of teamwork, joint effort, when the student is watchfulof her needs and comes to class with questions and subject requests.– Marina Sorokin, TutorThank you for your great idea that allowed me to improve my English. As you can seemy English got better from the first time I wrote something in English. Your job is soimportant for people like me from all over the world that they can only be thankful.You are a person who is helping different people share their ideas and culture. Don’tgive up on continuing your peaceful job.– Kristina, Student9