My Nonprofit Reviews

I heard about the PAL program from my friend two years ago. As she told me, all the teachers and program were great. From this year I found my time and thought I must try. Then l applied and later I got an email that I could join the orientation in Apr. That was exciting news.
In the orientation meeting we met Cherall. Her voice was soft and clear. I remember she encouraged us. If you want to learn English, you must set up your goal, not out of your reach. Step by step. Yes, I have my goal now.
Later I received a variety of classes and events from the PAL program. I really want to try a lot of classes. Considering my time schedule. I chose the evening book reading club first. To be honest, this is my first time reading a whole English book in my life. I'm always scared to read because too many new words stop me from continuing.
The book reading club chose the book of The Moment Of the Lift by Melinda French Gates. She wrote this book about how to empower women and lift up everyone. With club teacher Ray’s guidance we finally completed the book. I was encouraged in that moment. I felt I was also lifted by the PAL program. I could read more and learn more, maybe write more.
PAL also assigned an English tutor, Patty to me. She helped me to reach my goal and guided me for the new words of the book. She explained to me in very detail if I don’t understand it. My tutor knew I had a dog and gave me an English book called Bailey's Story. It was for middle school students. It’s easier than the first English book and I read it quickly. She also helped me for the writing. When I wrote down these words here it’s much easier and quick.
Although I only joined this program 5 months ago, I learned more English in PAL than in 5 years I had been in the US. The PAL program helped me open another window of the world. I try to read more news and books. When I get involved more deeply in English I know more about of US.
During the PAL's International Literacy Day we met our tutors, volunteers, program members and foundation supportors… I really appreciate these people who spend their time and their funds to build us such a great English learning environment. I hope one day I also could help the new people PAL.