IRCO is a program in Portland to assist mainly refugees. America accepts many people facing war or discrimination in their home countries. The people face challenges once they come to the US. IRCO has one year to try to get them a job, so the refugees need language, literacy, and cultural training. In the future, Japan may accept more immigrants, so they'll need more programs like IRCO.
IRCO - low-level class: The students were from Thailand and Nepal as immigrates or refugees. They have studied beginning vowels and vocabulary. It is difficult to teach beginning language for adults so the teacher said she is trying to speak slowly and low voice. She was always smiling and looks enjoying teaching. The students also look enjoying the time so they had good time. They were studying simple signs such as "DANGER!", and some of them cannot read in their native language, making it an extra challange. (by Saori)
IRCO middle-level class
The students were from several countries, including Cuba, Iraq, Nepal, Burma, and Eastern Eurpean countries. They were very enthusiastic about speaking! The English learners (students) learned “to be” and “plurals”. At first, they learned how to say their name and their family’s name like “My name is…” “My mother’s name is…” After that, teacher asked their name and they answered it. Then they played a game, teacher told them to stand up if her questions apply to them. Questions are like “If you have a sister, stand up.” Or “if you get married, stand up.” They can learn English in an enjoyable way. After they finished it, the teacher asked them to tell foods and juice name which they like, and she wrote it on whiteboard. They chose 5 favorite foods and not favorite one and wrote out it. When they finished, teacher checked it. Teacher asked them “Do you like…?” and learners answered “Yes, I do.” Or “No, I don’t.” They used a hand out, played a game, and needed to speak. (by Aya)
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