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Download full textDowning, Bruce T.; Dwyer, Sharon – 1981
This study examines some aspects of the interaction of one Hmong family with the English-speaking community to determine what sort of language contact situations they encounter and what means they use to communicate in those situations. Observations revealed that English language use outside of the classroom was limited. The subjects did not seek…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adolescents, Adult Literacy, Adults
Seattle-King County Private Industry Council, Seattle, WA. – 1994
The Seattle-King County Private Industry Council developed and delivered a workplace literacy program in partnership with the following agencies: Employment Opportunities Center, Refugee Federation Services Center, and Center for Career Alternatives. The program provided significant workplace literacy skills to 325 actual enrollees (266 Asian, 15…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Agency Cooperation, Limited English Speaking
