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Students Testimony From the Chinese Class

Heather Powers I’m a Digital Content Manager in University Marketing and Communications at Michigan Tech. I love sci-fiction and fantasy movies, books, and television shows. I have lived in Houghton for over 20 years. Also, I have always had an interest in the history, the people, and the culture of China. I love learning about … Continue reading Students Testimony From the Chinese Class

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Chinese Language Classes Now Offered to the Community

Since 1969, the volunteers of the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program (EBLP) have devoted themselves to the teaching of English to international adults in the Copper Country, while our sister program, International Neighbors, has focused on the culture, customs, and foods of other countries. Over the years, EBLP has introduced several changes, such as online lessons, … Continue reading Chinese Language Classes Now Offered to the Community

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EBLP Newsletter 2024: Celebrating Student Achievements and Milestones

Be sure to read through our latest newsletter to stay updated on all the amazing accomplishments and milestones our students have achieved. Let's celebrate their successes and continue to support them on their path to greatness! Take a moment to bask in the warmth of the sun, listen to the cheerful chirping of birds, and … Continue reading EBLP Newsletter 2024: Celebrating Student Achievements and Milestones

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Winner of October’s Do Good in the Copper Country

Congratulations to our own Puti Ceniza Akbar for winning October's Do Good in the Copper Country Volunteer award in recognition of her many volunteer efforts in the Copper Country. We know her work for our website, but how many of us are aware of her many other volunteer enterprises? For instance, even as a Copper … Continue reading Winner of October’s Do Good in the Copper Country

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Meet the Tutor: Denise Heikinen

Hello Denise! How are you? How’s summer been treating you so far? What do you find is different from the previous years? What do you like and what do you miss? Hello Puti, First I want to thank you for suggesting these interviews. Such a wonderful way for our community to become better acquainted.  I … Continue reading Meet the Tutor: Denise Heikinen

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Mandarin Chinese Listening and Speaking Class

Calling all EBLP members! Shasha Zhang, our first Chinese language teacher, has been teaching Chinese language every Tuesday evening for a few years. Now she and her family are on their way to Sweden for a 6 month sabbatical, and we wish her a wonderful experience! We thank her also for enlisting a new teacher to keep the … Continue reading Mandarin Chinese Listening and Speaking Class

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International Neighbors – A Welcome Connection

by Donna Cole Do you know about International Neighbors, a local group closely connected to the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program (EBLP)? Many international adults and other community members enjoy and benefit from both organizations. For more than 50 years, these two all-volunteer groups have served newcomers to our area as well as long-time residents. EBLP … Continue reading International Neighbors – A Welcome Connection

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Classes Schedule 2023

All Elaine Bacon Literacy Program classes are free of charge. We welcome adultswhose native language is other than English, helping them improve their proficiency inreading, speaking, and other communication skills. Individual tutoring and group classes are available to help participants strengthen theiruse of English. Group classes meet online using Zoom. Online classes were introducedduring the … Continue reading Classes Schedule 2023