I’m Yi Wang. I arrived in Houghton three years ago, to support my husband’s PhD study at Michigan Technological University. While adapting to a completely new academic and cultural environment, improving my English and becoming a student at MTU were my top priorities, and joining the EBLP program about a year ago turned out to … Continue reading Student Testimonial: Yi Wang
A Cool Adventure Underground: EBLP Visits the Delaware Mine
With summer sun shining down and temperatures reaching into the high 80s, the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program took a much-anticipated trip to the historic Delaware Mine in Mohawk. It turned out to be a perfect day to go 100 steps underground—into the cool, shadowy past of Michigan’s mining history. The Delaware Mine, first opened in … Continue reading A Cool Adventure Underground: EBLP Visits the Delaware Mine
Meet the Tutor: Randall Freisinger
For this month's Elaine Bacon Literacy Program spotlight, we are thrilled to introduce Randall Freisinger, one of our dedicated tutors. With decades of teaching experience and a passion for language and culture, Randay brings a warm and thoughtful presence to every session. Get to know more about him and the journey that brought him to … Continue reading Meet the Tutor: Randall Freisinger
Student Testimonial: Yi Wang (China)
I was fortunate to discover this group while searching for an opportunity to improve my spoken English and connect with the locals in Houghton. When I browsed the EBLP webpage, it felt like I had found exactly what I was looking for. I was introduced by Jan to Beth’s class, and I joined the classes … Continue reading Student Testimonial: Yi Wang (China)
Organizations to Serve International Community
Meet three local organizations that promote communication and friendship across cultures and throughout the Copper Country community: The Elaine Bacon Literacy Program, International Neighbors, and Canterbury House. These organizations benefit international students and their families as well as community members from the U.S. or abroad.
Greetings from End of 2019
Greetings! The holidays are upon us, and the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program, which has been teaching English to adult internationals for 50 years, is once again soliciting donations in support of our teaching of American English, culture, and customs. The exchange of mutual understanding and cultural goodwill that characterizes our programs extends throughout the world … Continue reading Greetings from End of 2019
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