Reading & Writing in the new age

Learn basic reading, writing and numbers in a friendly welcoming atmosphere.

The course covers very basic grammar; vocabulary; spelling; reading stories and newspaper and magazine articles; simple arithmetic.

Our facilitator is an experienced teacher of literacy, ESL and editing practice.

Tuesdays 1 - 4pm

New class starts 17th April 2012

Cost: Free for concession card holders
$50 for Australian Residents
$90 for non permanent residents

Duration: 9 weeks

Venue: Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House

Download the enrolment form or flyer now!

Almost 50 % of the adult population in Australia has literacy issues.
Many of these people struggle with day to day activities such as:

• using public transport
• filling in Centrelink forms
• food shopping
• reading instructions on medication
• writing a job application

Lack of Literacy prevents people from getting jobs, increases poverty, stigma and isolation.

Many have to get a friend to help, or feel embarrassed about their literacy and may hide it by ‘forgetting their glasses’ or ‘having bad handwriting’.

Many have tried to learn to read, but have failed and given up.

Many who want to take the first step towards improving their reading are frightened that people will judge them.

Our literacy courses show that with patience, hard work and a bit of help the situation can be improved.

We have renamed our literacy and numeracy course ‘Reading & Writing in the New Age’ to try and make it more attractive and less embarrassing to students.

We have an understanding & patient teacher and a small friendly group of students.

Our course is designed to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome. This course is open to all who want to learn to read or improve their reading.

Our students have reported they are finally able to deal with day to day tasks like shopping, appointments, taking public transport and filling in forms. They feel more confident and are proud of their achievements.

Overcoming literacy issues can be a long process but all the students who have graduated at the end of the year have found the effort well worth it!