Literacy NRV’s fall English classes wrapped up just before Thanksgiving. We’ve offered less classes this term than previous terms, but the impact has been meaningful. In particular, our partnership with the YMCA at Virginia Tech helped us reach dozens of English language learners.  Most people know the YMCA through its thrift store on North Main Street. That building has also hosted Literacy NRV’s English classes for the past few years. The building was remodeled recently with a clean, open...

English for Life students and volunteers discuss health-related topics in a Tuesday morning class Our "English for Life" English language classes began mid-September and we’ve had wonderful turnout! Literacy NRV is currently offering five free English classes in Montgomery County. We also have one-on-one tutoring pairs meeting throughout the New River Valley. Our classes are a welcoming, safe place for students to study English, meet new people, and participate in the community.  Advanced...

Our English conversation classes always develop enriching talks- for the students and the volunteers. Recently in an advanced...