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ESOL Tutor
by Diane Harris

Of the various and sundry volunteer experiences I've had over the years, teaching English as a Second Language to people from the former Soviet Union has been the most gratifying of all. I am tutoring a group of five in an apartment in West Hartford on a weekly basis. The satisfaction I derive from hearing them repeat concepts and vocabulary from the previous week is without equal. These adult students are as eager to learn English as I am to teach it. On the occasional canceled session, I miss my new friends. They feel like part of my family and familial feelings run deep.

In ten short months, my students have made amazing progress in their speaking abilities. There can be no greater joy than knowing that I can help make their Americanization process a success. I truly feel blessed to be part of their learning experiences, as well as their lives.

I plan on volunteering and mentoring for many years. I know I've finally landed my dream job.

by Diane Harris, volunteer ESOL tutor
6/14/99