Stories from our students
Level 7 students are writers ! They created a magazine to share their knowledge with other students and showcase their writing . Inspired by her education classes , teacher Kristy Cannon led students through the writing process , to create a text other students could use to learn English . Told from a student ’ s point of view , these are the stories that matter .
The first issue was published in May of this year and can be found on Metro North ABE ’ s website .
My Goal is to Study English by Anne M .
English has been very important to me since I arrived in America .
Once I had the necessary identification documents , my husband helped me enroll in an English as a Second Language Course . My mother tongue is Vietnamese , which added to the challenge .
My primary goal at Metro North has been to successfully complete my English course and enhance my language proficiency . Initially , everything seemed incredibly challenging . When I first enrolled and had my English level asses , I was at Level 2 . However , after dedicating four years to studying English at Metro North , I have made remarkable progress , on reaching level 7 . Achieving this has been my main objective since I decided to join Metro North , and it has required continuous effort and determination .
« While I initially believed that learning English would be straightforward , I quickly realized the depth of its complexity .»
In addition to English , I have expanded my knowledge in various subjects , including U . S . history and mathematics , and have read articles and books about influential figures in American history . This comprehensive education has been a valuable part of my coursework .
Throughout my years of study . I have found that Metro North ’ s classes are not only useful but also instrumental in building my confidence in English communication .
My ultimate goal is to complete my coursework , obtain my GED in the future , and potentially pursue career-oriented classes in college . I believe that this path will enable me to find a rewarding and fulfilling job that I am passionate about in the future .
Struggles to Perseverance and Leading to Confidence !
During last spring ’ s graduation ceremony , Amy H . captivated the audience with her honest recounting of her struggles as a student at Metro North ABE . Standing before a gathering of inspired graduates , she shared her personal story of triumph over the nervousness that once gripped her . As she spoke with confidence , she reflected on the challenges she had faced and conquered . Amy ’ s words painted a vivid picture of what many adults face when returning to school . Her perseverance is now printed in the Level 7 student magazine .
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