English – Speak Out

About This Project

An interactive English learning programme for children who have limited or no proficiency in the language

Why

• To teach English and equip under-privileged children with the skills to communicate, learn and progress in an increasingly globalised society.
• To make the transition from school education in vernacular languages to higher education in English easier and smoother thereby enabling continued education and a better future.

How

Speak Out follows teaching methodologies and syllabus by AID India, Cambridge University, Make A Difference, Vidyarambam etc. Baseline assessment tests are held to assess the current levels of English. The textbooks and workbooks with ample exercises give the children an opportunity to inculcate an interest to learn the language. While Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) accredited professionals provide the basic training to all our volunteers, experienced volunteers with an aptitude to teach mentor their peers during the course of the year.
 

Where

Ongoing at Chennai and Bengaluru
 

Who

Children of classes 3-9

• 400 children are benefitting from the programme in 2013-2014
• Over 400 children have benefitted from the programme since 2008