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THE BACK TO SCHOOL<br />
ENGLISH CLUB<br />
In the poverty-stricken village Gonopoddi most students learn English by memorizing exercises<br />
from their textbooks. After twelve years of studying, most of them still aren’t able to understand<br />
and read English. The Back to School English Club was initiated to help these students – ranging<br />
from grade six to grade eleven – to develop the English language.<br />
The thirty participating students are divided into<br />
groups of six members. Each group is assigned a<br />
leader from within the group, who helps others<br />
while learning themselves. These group leaders<br />
report to club manager Mr. Babul who reaches<br />
out to coordinator Zaafir Hasan when necessary.<br />
Goals of the initiative<br />
• Improve students’ understanding and<br />
communicative skills in English.<br />
• Enhance and improve their ability<br />
to network.<br />
• Develop leadership qualities<br />
among students.<br />
• Advance students in the field of technology.<br />
Two months after starting the club students<br />
have let go of their fears and are fully committed<br />
to learn English, driven by their enthusiasm to<br />
overcome illiteracy.<br />
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