The volunteer English instructors report that their Maya students make remarkable progress in spoken and written communication in that short time. The students even end their program by giving short speeches in English. MEF extends its thanks to the wonderful volunteer teachers that have made this program possible for over a decade now.
Due to the pandemic and ensuing travel restrictions, ESL 2021 was not to be. However, ELP volunteer coordinator Randhi Wilson found a way to give 30 Maya students in Guatemala the opportunity to participate in the ESL online classes of the Beaverton Literacy Council in Oregon. What a great way to keep the students engaged and learning!