News Release

DEPARTMENT NEWS / September 30, 2008

Boise State Seeks Volunteer Tutors for Adults Enrolled in English as a Second Language Programs

Boise State University is recruiting volunteers to help students enrolled in English language classes.

Many of the students enrolled in the English as a Second Language program are refugees or immigrants who are new to the United States. Helping these students requires no knowledge of a foreign language or prior experience tutoring. Many students just need someone with whom to carry on simple conversations. Others need help with their ESL class work or with particular needs such as pronunciation, reading, writing or grammar. Additionally, some students are preparing for their citizenship interview and test.

ESL volunteers will be oriented and mentored by ESL master instructors. For more information, contact Ruth Merrill, 426-3440 or rmerrill@boisestate.edu. 

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Contact: Sherry Squires, University Communications, (208) 426-1563, ssquires@boisestate.edu

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Last reviewed on Tuesday, September 30, 2008