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10 Lesser-known iPad Apps To Learn English Language

ebookfriendly: 2.25.2020 by Piotr Kowlczyk

Are you determined to improve your English speaking and writing skills?

Check out these helpful but lesser-known iPad and iPhone apps:

Recommended iPad apps to learn English

eGrammar – the best way to practice English tenses

eJoy – advanced video-based app for learning English

Oxford English Grammar – grammar rules in one place

Hello – learn English from your mother tongue

ABA English – the most advanced way to learn English

Instead of popular language learning iPad and iPhone apps, find in this list only the one that are most helpful to master English language at every level.

You can find several English learning courses online (and some of them are free, at least to a certain extent), but why sit at the computer every time you have a few spare minutes for personal development?

Your iPad and iPhone can be a great companion in your determination to improve your English, no matter what level you are currently at.

The thing is that most round-ups of language learning apps for iOS include the ones that help learn multiple languages, and English is only one of them. Most of these apps are addressed to native English speakers who would like to learn or master a new language.

Instead of featuring popular language learning apps you already know about, such as Duolingo or apps offered by British Council or BBC, we’ve focused on lesser-known apps that don’t appear on the top of search results in the App Store.

Many of the apps that are featured in other roundups have not been updated for a long time. We list only the ones that were added or updated in recent months. They are compatible with the latest version of iOS, and use the latest language learning technology.  READ MORE ➤➤

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The Way Forward on Adult Literacy :: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Way Forward 

on Adult Literacy

The Way Forward on Adult Literacy

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Way Forward on Adult Literacy is a five-year action plan developed through engagement with key stakeholders such as adult learners, adult literacy service providers, community organizations, public libraries, Indigenous people and groups, industry, labour and post-secondary education institutions.

Literacy is more than just reading and writing; it is the ability to find, understand, create, communicate and compute using printed and written materials in different situations. Essential skills are also an important part of literacy. They are the first skills needed to learn other skills.

Supported by a $60 million investment, The Way Forward on Adult Literacy identifies 30 actions government and its partners will take to make sure Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have the opportunity to acquire and enhance these skills.

Introduction

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has named its priorities through The Way Forward: A Vision for Sustainability and Growth in Newfoundland and Labrador.

We want to build a more educated and economically-diverse province so people can:

• Reach their potential,

• Take part in training, and

• Find and keep jobs.

This five-year action plan outlines the way forward on adult literacy in Newfoundland and Labrador. It includes actions we will take with stakeholders to achieve our goals.

We will be responsive to new issues and opportunities, and we will report on our progress each year.

Improving Adult Literacy Outcomes

Literacy touches everybody’s lives. Increased literacy skills can help people:

• Find and keep jobs;

• Stay healthy;

• Support their family and community; and

• Stay safe.

Our Guiding Principles

Consistent with The Way Forward: A Vision for Sustainability and Growth in Newfoundland and Labrador, the adult literacy action plan is built on the following key guiding principles:

• Recognizing literacy as:

• the basis for all education and learning, and

• the key to social and economic growth;

• Working together with our stakeholders; and

• Challenging ourselves.

Our Focus Areas

We are focused on strengthening the literacy skills within the province and building a more empowered, skilled and ready workforce. We will invest $60 million in the implementation of the action plan over the next five years to:

1. Raise awareness about adult literacy programs and services;

2. Increase access to adult literacy programs and services;

3. Enhance programs and services for adult literacy;

4. Improve employability of persons with literacy challenges; and

5. Measure progress of provincial adult literacy.

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Literacy – Spanning the US :: Olympia WA :: Half Moon Bay CA :: Durant OK :: Adrian MI

Literacy: Spanning the US

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Olympia’s CIELO Wins Library of Congress State Literacy Award

Thurston Talk: 3.03.3030 by the Secretary of State

CIELO, a nonprofit organization in Olympia that provides literacy support and resources to immigrant and refugee communities in the South Sound, recently received a Library of Congress State Literacy Award for their contributions to the promotion of literacy and reading in the state. The organization was nominated by the Washington Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book and a partnership between The Seattle Public Library (SPL) and the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

“I enthusiastically applaud all of the staff and the more than 150 volunteers at CIELO for receiving this well-deserved award,” said Cindy Aden, Washington State Librarian. “CIELO is a bright light in the community, and is the only source for comprehensive all-ages literacy in the entire South Sound region. Even more remarkable is there holistic approach to service, creating strong community bonds and addressing other critical needs for individuals and families.”  READ MORE ➤➤

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Adult Literacy Programs Benefit All Involved

Library offers tailored English learning experience

HMB Review: 3.04.2020 by August Howell

For those who don’t count English as their first language, the ability to read, write and speak the language can be a critical element when applying for jobs or taking tests.

That may be one reason why San Mateo County Libraries Community Learning Department has seen its Adult Literacy program grow in popularity in recent years.

Emily Smith became the program coordinator in December. Under Smith, there are more than 50 pairs of volunteers helping non-English speaking individuals and families in the Adult Literacy program. And there is a substantial waitlist of adult learners.

Along with the weekly Conversation Club meetings, these are free opportunities for English learners to pick what they want to learn, from helping children with homework, increasing computer knowledge, working on a high school diploma or GED, or taking the citizenship test.  READ MORE ➤➤

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Grade Level: 13

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 18-19 yrs. Old

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Durant Library

Woman Becomes American Citizen, Owes It All To Her Local Library

KXII: 3.05.2020 by Nina Quatrino

62-year-old Alice Morais lives in Oklahoma, with her husband, Jacques - a romance that's lasted thirty-seven years.

"I love him. He saved my life, I saved his life, it's the way life goes." Morais said.

In 1983, Jacques Pierre-- the son of French immigrants, decided to go to Brazil to see Carnival. That's where he met Alice, who was just 24.

The rest is history.

"Would you like to come to the United States? And she said, I'd love to go to the United states." said her husband, Jacques Pierre.

The love birds eventually got married, and settled down in Bryan County. But just like all fairy-tales, nothing is ever =perfect.

"You know, for those of us who were born here, we kind of take it for granted." said Patricia Sorrels, Morais' tutor.

Morais had been living in the country -- Legally -- with only her green card and her visa.

That meant frequent trips back to Brazil.

Last year, the two decided to apply for Morais' citizenship. Only to find that she had 90 days to prepare for the test.

"The test is hard, you need to memorize 100 answers - it's not easy." Morais said.

The couple went to the Library in Durant for help.  WATCH 02:19

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Adrian Literacy

Rea Literacy Center Director Honored By Zonta

Len Connect: 3.07.2020 by Spencer Durham

The Adrian Dominican Sisters founded the Adrian Rea Literacy Center in 2008 with a desire to give more people the ability to read and write.

The literacy center served 20 adult learners in its first year. That number ballooned to 110 in year two.

“The need was and continues to be great,” said Sister Carleen Maly.

Maly was chosen to be the first director of the Rea Literacy Center. She’s still at the helm 12 years later.

Maly was honored for her service Thursday evening with Zonta of Lenawee’s Amelia Earhart Award. The award is given annually to someone who “exemplifies the pioneering spirit of excellence in her field that were characteristic” of the female pilot. Earhart was a Zonta member in Boston.

Zonta International is a global organization with the mission of advancing equal rights and a life free of violence for women and girls and to empower women. Zonta of Lenawee was founded in 1959.

Zonta member Janis Montalvo nominated Maly for the award. She paid the literacy center director a visit one day to deliver the news that she would be the organization’s 2020 award recipient.

Maly, like she does with every adult learner who comes to the center, gave Montalvo a tour. Always on the look out for more volunteers, Maly was disappointed when she found out Montalvo was just there to tell her about the award. The anecdote drew laughs from the audience.  READ MORE ➤➤

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How to Salvage Your Fundraising Event During the COVID 19 Crisis via Get Fully Funded:

How to Salvage Your Fundraising Event During the COVID 19 Crisis

Get Fully Funded: 3.20.2020 by Sandy Rees

Should you cancel your fundraising event?

Probably so.

It doesn’t matter if you have put sterilization practices into place or your caterer assures you everything will be fine.

For the good of your community’s health, cancel your event. It’s the socially responsible thing to do.

Even though your event funds a huge chunk of your budget, you’ll look foolish if you hold your event when everyone else in town is cancelling theirs for the sake of their supporters.

Plus, if you’re in a state where the governor has closed restaurants or recommended cancelling gatherings of more than 25 people, you’ll look like the money-grubbing charity that no one wants to support.

And, most people will not attend your event anyway out of concern for their own health and safety.

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Ideas for salvaging your fundraising event

How to salvage your fundrasing [sic] event will largely depend on the type of event you were planning.

Here, we’ll cover the most common events and how to land on your feet.

Dinner Gala: There are a couple of ways you can try to recover from cancelling a dinner gala.

Create a virtual gala in small groups. Have your table captains invite their table members over to their home for dinner and charge the same amount for tickets

Create a solo dining virtual gala. Have food delivered to your gala participants’ doors and host a Facebook Live for people to watch while they eat.

Use a Cancellation Appeal. Ditch the whole idea and share a very honest announcement about how this is going to impact your organization.

Walk/Run

Create a virtual walk/run where participants collect pledges and complete the physical challenge at home.

Create a non-run. Ask participants to raise funds and send in their entry fee, and they will still receive the event t-shirt, prizes, etc., just as if it were a live event

Auctions: One of the easiest events to convert to a virtual event is an auction.

Raffles: Raffles can easily be done exclusively online. Simply assign ticket numbers to each purchaser and ask them to keep your email as a record of their ticket numbers

Replace your fundraising event

Another approach you can take is to cancel the original event and replace it with something entirely different. Here are some ideas.

Contests/Performances/Competitions

These may not have been in your original fundraising plan, but they are low-effort ways to reach your audience. Host a talent competition, a dance contest, an art contest, a short video contest, a photo competition, an essay challenge, or anything else you can think of.

A Live Donation Drive/Telethon

No, you haven’t stepped back 30 years. A telethon can still be a great way to raise money.

Conduct a monthly giving drive

This is a GREAT time to start a grow a monthly giving program.  READ MORE ➤➤

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The Ivy Lee Method: The Daily Routine Experts Recommend for Peak Productivity via James Clear

The Ivy Lee Method: The Daily Routine Experts Recommend for Peak Productivity

James Clear: 7.07.2015

By 1918, Charles M. Schwab was one of the richest men in the world.

Schwab was the president of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, the largest shipbuilder and the second-largest steel producer in America at the time. The famous inventor Thomas Edison once referred to Schwab as the “master hustler.” He was constantly seeking an edge over the competition.

One day in 1918, in his quest to increase the efficiency of his team and discover better ways to get things done, Schwab arranged a meeting with a highly-respected productivity consultant named Ivy Lee.

Lee was a successful businessman in his own right and is widely remembered as a pioneer in the field of public relations. As the story goes, Schwab brought Lee into his office and said, “Show me a way to get more things done.”

“Give me 15 minutes with each of your executives,” Lee replied.

“How much will it cost me,” Schwab asked.

“Nothing,” Lee said. “Unless it works. After three months, you can send me a check for whatever you feel it's worth to you.”

The Ivy Lee Method

During his 15 minutes with each executive, Ivy Lee explained his simple daily routine for achieving peak productivity:

1. At the end of each work day, write down the six most important things you need to accomplish tomorrow. Do not write down more than six tasks.

2. Prioritize those six items in order of their true importance.

3. When you arrive tomorrow, concentrate only on the first task. Work until the first task is finished before moving on to the second task.

4. Approach the rest of your list in the same fashion. At the end of the day, move any unfinished items to a new list of six tasks for the following day.

5. Repeat this process every working day.

The strategy sounded simple, but Schwab and his executive team at Bethlehem Steel gave it a try. After three months, Schwab was so delighted with the progress his company had made that he called Lee into his office and wrote him a check for $25,000.

A $25,000 check written in 1918 is the equivalent of a $400,000 check in 2015.

The Ivy Lee Method of prioritizing your to-do list seems stupidly simple. How could something this simple be worth so much?

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Here's what makes it so effective:

➧ It's simple enough to actually work. The primary critique of methods like this one is that they are too basic.

➧ It forces you to make tough decisions.

➧ It removes the friction of starting. The biggest hurdle to finishing most tasks is starting them.

➧ It requires you to single-task. Modern society loves multi-tasking.

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Reader's Age: 11-13 yrs. Old

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