Here are some more testimonials from ALTA students who have benefitted from the classes and access to information provided.
ALTA creates real opportunities for us to learn and grow. I came to ALTA believing that I only needed help with spelling and pronunciation. However, after a very short time in the programme, I realise there were many other areas in which I needed help. I learnt there is much more to understanding Standard English.
Prior to ALTA, I knew very little about phonics. Through the trained tutors, I was taught phonics, grammar, spelling strategies and understanding the difference between Creole and Standard English. I also learnt the difference between American and English spelling.
ALTA provides support material for lessons that are instrumental for learning from which I have learnt structured writing, formal letter writing, understanding and writing a dialogue.
Similarly, I obtained information on topics such as: National Insurance benefits, electrical safety, buying a home, business loans, reading a floor plan, dyslexia and cancer prevention.
Since ALTA, my life has improved overall. My ability to spell and comprehend is much better than before. Furthermore, ALTA has helped my self-esteem blossom. My self-confidence was boosted and my communication skills. I now make better contributions in discussions.
On behalf of other students who benefited, we thank you for considering becoming a sponsor.
Lisa G, Level 3
Arima Girls RC
ALTA is a great programme to help adults who can’t read and write.
I could not identify words even if I looked at them for ten minutes. But now I can identify words and say them when I look in papers, so I see the benefits. I can read signs on the highway and read verses in my Bible.
I would like you to support the ALTA programme. There are many more like me who want to better their academic skills and make T&T a better place in the world. I see ALTA helping people, so I hope you keep supporting.
Claude H, Level 1
San Juan North Sec
I would like to thank ALTA sponsors for giving me a chance in life. Coming to ALTA was the best thing I have done for myself and family.
A Melville Level 2,
St George’s College
ALTA is a godsend programme and the tutors are very nice. I don’t know if they are handpicked by God. I appreciate that sponsors keep ALTA classes running so people can come and learn. Sponsors help to open employment opportunities for us. Due to your financial contributions, literacy is affordable.
Haniffa B, Level 2
St Aidan’s Anglican School
MORE INFO
Alta Gift of Reading ($200 to sponsor a student for 1 term) available at Paper Based, Normandie Hotel, St Ann’s and Akasha Studios, 121 Long Circular Rd, Maraval. Alta classes with spare capacity will take in new students in the first week of January 2016. Call 624-2582 or email altapos.tt@gmail.com.