Free reading & writing lessons for isolated/rural adults and teenagers
This post was first added in early 2013 but is still very relevant. A brilliant comment by Marc Rosenberg: “We need a course” is probably the most overused statement ever delivered by—or to—a training organization. As prominent as that statement is, and as important as the training function is, when organizations follow it blindly, it […]
Read More »Picture books are amazing tools to allow children to explore the world beyond their own experiences. They’re also just as beneficial for adults. Now, more than ever, picture books are tailored to entertain both children and adults. After all, they are generally read aloud from the latter to the former so it makes sense that […]
Read More »As you are no doubt aware, the Adult Literacy Trust caters for Kiwis who live in isolated areas. It will come as no surprise then that we are fascinated by the Long family. You may have heard of the Longs – husband Robert, wife Catherine and children Christan and Robin – who are no strangers […]
Read More »The English language is constantly evolving, so much so that the latest Collins Scrabble Word List now includes over 6,500 new words. Many English purists would no doubt be appalled by some of the new additions including slang ‘words’ such as ‘lotsa’ (lots of), ridic (ridiculous) and cazh (casual). Words such as ‘thanx’ and ‘lolz’ […]
Read More »Use it or lose it! It is not rocket science that this applies to learning. A recent article (Auckland Herald May 6) quotes Dr Karen Vaughan, senior researcher at the New Zealand Council for Educational Research, speaking at ‘the Industry Training Federation’s annual Vocational Education and Training Forum held in Wellington, April 22-23, where she […]
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