Reality Gives Student
“I moved to Mumbai from a village for a better life and a solid education,” says Danish.
The three years he has spent living in the city have certainly been productive. A student on the Youth Program, Danish is taking his Level 3 English for the second time. “I wanted to do it again to make sure I get the grammar right,” he explains.
But the Youth Program isn’t the only studying that Danish is doing. “I’m in my second year of studying for a BA here in Mumbai. All the lectures are in English – I couldn’t have managed it without learning English through the Community Centre.”
For Danish, taking on a new language has opened a lot of doors. “I now have my own food business in the city. When I meet with banks and clients they take me seriously because I can speak English to them. Knowing the language gives me a real confidence that feeds into how I talk, think and even how I carry myself. My experience at the Community Centre has been unforgettable, the center provides opportunity for people without options. It’s a great place.
“I moved to Mumbai from a village for a better life and a solid education,” says Danish.
The three years he has spent living in the city have certainly been productive. A student on the Youth Program, Danish is taking his Level 3 English for the second time. “I wanted to do it again to make sure I get the grammar right,” he explains.
But the Youth Program isn’t the only studying that Danish is doing. “I’m in my second year of studying for a BA here in Mumbai. All the lectures are in English – I couldn’t have managed it without learning English through the Community Centre.”
For Danish, taking on a new language has opened a lot of doors. “I now have my own food business in the city. When I meet with banks and clients they take me seriously because I can speak English to them. Knowing the language gives me a real confidence that feeds into how I talk, think and even how I carry myself. My experience at the Community Centre has been unforgettable, the center provides opportunity for people without options. It’s a great place.
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Meet Sharda, a student on the Reality Gives Youth Program.
Originally from Karnataka, Sharda moved to Mumbai 15 years ago and lives in the heart of Dharavi with her husband and sons. “I come from a village,” says Sharda, “things are different in Mumbai. City life moves so quickly. It’s hard to keep up when people around you are speaking English. I needed to find a way to understand what was going on.”
“A friend recommended this English class to me,” she explains, “I love learning English – especially in class where we get to read aloud and do drama – that’s probably the most fun part.”
For Sharda, learning English was about more than just getting to know the city around her. “I have two boys at home and their English was much better than mine. I wanted to communicate with them more – now they practice with me so we can all improve together.”
The confidence and skills Sharda is building on the Youth Program have propelled her towards a new career. “I dream of being a teacher”, she says. “I need good English to achieve it. My family have been a great support to me. My sons and husband are proud that I am learning a new skill and that I have plans to build a career of my own. I am looking forward to learning more English and reaching my goal.”
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