A New Style of Teaching

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English in the Community (EITC) is an independent UK Charity founded by three immigrant English language teachers who met on a teacher training course providing free language lessons for local migrants.

These three evolved a new style of ESOL teaching with English language lessons developed around real life situations.

Community-based Lessons

As immigrants themselves, they knew the difficulties their students faced when adjusting to life in a new country. They were also aware of the benefits to non-native people of understanding more about their new community by...

Teacher Training Update

March and April 2012 EITC Teacher Training Dates

This season we have what could be our most exciting line-up of ESOL Teacher Training. Open to all EITC Volunteers, this series of workshops by top teacher trainer Rolf Donald has been specially designed for EITC teachers in direct response to the training needs you've requested...

New Board Appointment

EITC is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of a New Trustee to the Board

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A former EITC student and volunteer, Raquel Santander brings fresh insight and a wealth of business experience to the Board.  Raquel, originally from Venezuela, has a Masters in Business Administration and a BA in Economics.

She was Director of Administration and Finance for the Institute of Health in Bolivar State and held the same position with the AK Mantenimiento (Construction and Maintenance) Consortium.  Prior to that, she was a management consultant.

Forthcoming Teacher Training

Two very special training sessions developed exclusively for EITC teachers. Please do your best to attend - these workshops are unlikely to be repeated any time soon.

Food will be provided as usual and all travel expenses will be paid.

Teaching Unplugged Workshop

This workshop will be led by Martin Sketchley and will:

Innovative Migrant Business Training Comes to Eastbourne

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Students 'Get-a-Head-Start in Business' with Clive Gross and Martin Sketchley (back row centre)

A new style business start-up course for aspiring entrepreneurs from local migrant communities kicked-off at the Community Wise centre in Eastbourne last week. Created jointly by local charity English in the Community and Arcana Coaching business support,

Ros’ Beginners Class

It may have been very quiet on the first day, but little-by-little they’ve learnt each other’s names and started to smile and nod to each other. They’re friendly towards me, too!

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English in the Community recently launched a new course in Eastbourne for beginner-level English students. Every Thursday students make their way to CommunityWise in the Old Town for a morning class led by teacher Ros Brown.

Beneficiary Survey May 2011

It's very important for me, because it helps me to speak to my neighbours, Is for me and when I'm going to shop or my doctor, I can say whant what I want. The teachers are very good and friendly for me. It's a good experience.

We gave anonymous survey forms at random to learners attending each of our main drop-in learning centres. The survey focussed on the learners own perceived views in five areas: English language, Life in general, Work, Education and Social.

BELTE Conference 2011

EITC Teachers Explore Cutting Edge Teaching at BELTE

EITC teachers had a great day out while catching up on the latest teaching techniques at this year's Brighton English Language Training Event (BELTE).

Summer Party 2011

Fun, Food and Laughter at EITC's End of Year Party

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Everyone had a great time and all agreed to do it again next year...

Volunteer Survey May 2011

I have enjoyed teaching beginners. I feel like my time is having a positive impact on the lives of the students.

We gave anonymous survey forms at random to volunteers teaching at each of our main drop-in learning centres. The survey focussed on the teachers own perceived views in four areas: Teaching Skills, Life, Work and Interaction with EITC.

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