Research/Report

Grandma Needs English, Too

Winter 2025

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ELL/ESL/Citizenship

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Author(s): Lynne Weintraub, Jones Library

Immigrants in their later years can succeed at learning English and becoming citizens if they have access to instruction that considers their particular interests and stage of development, including their distinct cognitive, physical, and psychological profiles. Step One, a new age-friendly curriculum, helps older newcomers take the first steps in speaking and understanding English, learning civics facts, and becoming familiar with the community around them.

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