Those looking to help migrant families improve their language skills have the opportunity to attend a free training workshop.
No foreign language or teaching experience is needed to attend the class March 27 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Madonia Center at 4440 Academy Drive in Mulberry. Participants will learn methods to help ESOL speakers improve their reading, writing and speaking skills.
To register or for directions, call Sandi Thivierge at 863-604-3952. The workshop is sponsored by Florida’s Literacy Resource Center, the Farmworker Ministry and the Evelyn and Batista Madonia Sr. Community Center.

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