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        ENGLISH PROGRAM

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        Being well-versed in English is critical to the pursuit of higher education and employment. Our English program matches students (adults and youths) with tutors, providing a detailed curriculum and personalized training to ensure success.

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      • How It Works

        1

        Match

        Once selected, students and tutors are matched based on their language abilities, age, gender, and interests.

        2

        Train

        Tutors undergo simple training on PA policy, working with individuals affected by conflict, and safeguarding.

        3

        Learn

        Matched pairs meet on a platform that works for them for a 90-minute session once a week for 18 weeks, using a custom, four-level curriculum.

        4

        Grow

        Tutors and staff help students prepare a résumé/CV, write a personal statement, and attend professional development webinars.

        5

        Apply

        B2-level students prepare to take the Duolingo English Test at the end of the second semester.

      • A Language to Open International Doors

        The English language is a medium for students and tutors alike to learn about each other, the cultures they come from, and the impact of current events on their lives. Our lessons promote cross-cultural exchanges that go beyond the screen, fostering relationships and deeper compassion for those across the globe.

      • What We Do

        The English program has two sub-programs:

        One-on-One Lessons

        The Comprehensive General English Program, also called the One-on-One Program, matches each student with a tutor to practice the four English skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) for 18 weeks. Students and tutors meet individually for 90 minutes a week using a suitable platform.

         

        The Comprehensive General English course comprises a four-level curriculum for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Students have the opportunity to develop their speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills in line with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. The curriculum has been designed with the backgrounds of our diverse student population in mind. It aims to provide students with basic language skills; help them develop cultural awareness; and prepare them for interviews, jobs, and academic studies in countries where English is spoken.

        Speaking Classes

        This conversation-focused curriculum allows students to practice their newly acquired English skills within a group setting. The classes are made up of a group of four to five students, with one to two tutors who function as facilitators. The curriculum has been designed to complement and expand upon Comprehensive General English course topics. Students practice their grammar and vocabulary through activities such as discussions and debates based on topics designed to focus on real-world situations. Both curriculums have been designed specifically for Paper Airplanes' students with their unique needs in mind.

      • Program Impact

        Our surveys show high levels of English mastery and satisfaction among our participants.

        Language Preparedness

        73% of students felt prepared to use English in a university or work setting.

         

        *127 student responses

        Two-Way Learning

        Nearly all of our tutors said the Syrian crisis felt closer to home after tutoring a student.

         

        *79 tutor responses

      • English Program Curriculum

        Read on to understand how our English program curriculum is designed to meet the needs of our students. 

        Designing the English Program Curriculum

        Assessing Students before Joining the Program

        Sharing the English Program Curriculum?

        Formal Exams

        Speaking Classes Curriculum

        Speaking Classes Curriculum Purpose

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        FAQs

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      • Veteran Tutors

        More than half of our tutors stay for more than a term. Here are some of our tutors who have dedicated over 60 hours of volunteering to Paper Airplanes students! Click on their photos to learn more about their experiences.

        Andy Berman (fall 2017)
        Besma Soltan (fall 2017)
        Clare McLeod (summer 2016)
        Lisa Swanson (fall 2017)
        Viktoria Salikhova (fall 2017)
        Clare Collins (winter and spring 2016)
        Radwan Al Khabbaz (spring 2017)
        Lauren Rutherford (summer 2017)
        Bianca Navia (fall 2017)
        Theresa Brunker (summer 2017)
        Maisha Imam (fall 2017)
        Nadya Sidki (fall 2017)
        *Christina “Kit” Webber (fall and summer 2017)
        Susan Metheny (fall 2017)
        Julia Pilkington (fall 2016)
        Rannah Dabiri (fall 2016)
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