Bruegger’s
by Anhminh, English Learner I like to take the lesson with my tutor, Sally, at the Bruegger’s on White Bridge Road. It’s not too far from my house or my teacher’s. This is a cozy and friendly place....
View ArticlePanera
by Yoon Kim, English Learner Panera is the most favorite place to meet my teacher to study English. The atmosphere is casual and coffee and soup are so good. Also I can get credit on my Panera card so...
View ArticleNALC Nomads
by Sally Tiven, English Tutor Now that NALC staff has brought you together, blessed the union, and provided the book, it’s time to select a venue for the dual endeavor of English study and cultural...
View ArticleTennessee Electronic Library
We are so excited to share the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) with you today! TEL is a virtual library providing access to over 400,000 electronic resources, including magazines, podcasts, videos,...
View ArticleMeet the Staff: Julie Kramer
Julie Kramer started volunteering with the Nashville Adult Literacy Council in 2003. As an English tutor in the One-on-One Program, she felt like she had discovered her true passion in life. She grew...
View ArticleSummer Challenge at NPL
The Nashville Public Library has a fun Summer Challenge going on now through August 15th! The Summer Challenge encourages children, teens, and adults to complete literacy, cultural, and community...
View ArticleMeet the Staff: Patty Swartzbaugh
Patty Swartzbaugh started working with the Nashville Adult Literacy Council in 2009 as a volunteer tutor in the One-on-One Program. She worked with in an English learner for two years and loved...
View ArticleThe New York Times promotes learning …
Part of teaching adults to read and succeed means that we are constantly searching for great resources our learners can use to further enhance what we provide during the time they spend under our...
View ArticleLearner Stories: A Letter To The President
“When people don’t understand, I can’t say nothing.” When NALC learner Sandra’s daughter wrote to President Obama, she didn’t think she would receive a reply. Sandra’s daughter, Karen, takes a keen...
View ArticleInternational Mother Language Day
Introduced by UNESCO in November 1999, International Mother Language Day aims to promote appreciation and conservation of languages around the world. The holiday was first observed in February 2000...
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