What is the difference between the Adult literacy volunteer tutor program and English as a Second Language (ESL)?
Adult literacy tutors work with students who wish to improve their English language literacy skills. The focus is on the development of reading and writing skills. Students usually come from the following backgrounds: • migrants from non-English speaking backgrounds who have lived in Australia for some time • English speaking adults who have missed out on important stages in their early education • adults who have a disability with print. ESL tutors work with new migrants from non-English speaking backgrounds who need to learn English for everyday living purposes. The focus is on the development of communication skills. Students are sometimes from refugee backgrounds and need help becoming settled and oriented to their new environment. Many new migrants who receive support from a volunteer tutor are unable to attend a class.
