Many of you would think that it does not sound realistic to be studying at work because we do not usually do it. My main job duties were to translate the language and answer the phone. However, on September 17, 2010, I helped the ESL students out with their homework. Some students are taking English courses from other community Centers. They bring their homework to the Center so that they can be helped out by the volunteers.
This particular day, I personally helped out the students practicing necessary "life skill" they need. We practiced calling for necessary community help such as 411 and 911. We practiced the questions that both would ask. I played the 911 and had them responded to my questions. For example, I would ask them to provide their address and to wait outside if they were reporting fire. We also practiced many greetings such as hand shake, bowing, and hugging. We discussed what these form of greetings might mean in many different countries and their cultures.
Hi Achuil. AZ Lost Boys seems like a dynamic organization and I admire your contributions. With the referenda on Southern Sudan and Abyei just around the corner, it must be a very significant and emotional time for many in the Sudanese Community here, particularly among refugees. Are any AZ Los Boys members participating in the vote via the "Out of Country Voting&Registration" program facilitated by the Referendum Commission?
ReplyDeleteIt's great to meet people from other countries. I had the opportunity to chat with someone from Sudan and he shared with us some of his music. Are there any events where we could learn more about Sudanese culture?
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