Reality Gives Student
Sonakshi is 10 years old and currently in the 4th Grade at Royal City School. Calm and considered, she knows where she wants to go in life. ‘Education is very important to me,’ she says, ‘my ambition is to learn very good English first, and then one day when I grow up I would like to be an artist because I love drawing.’
For Sonakshi, school is like a family – in more ways than one. ‘The teachers are always helping us like they are our family. Also my little brother goes to this school – it’s very nice to have him around.
Working as a team is important to me.’ This year at project day, Sonakshi is excited to be the narrator, ‘it’s the first time that I’m going to be the narrator, I’m very happy and proud and I hope lots of people come to visit on the day.’
Sonakshi is 10 years old and currently in the 4th Grade at Royal City School. Calm and considered, she knows where she wants to go in life. ‘Education is very important to me,’ she says, ‘my ambition is to learn very good English first, and then one day when I grow up I would like to be an artist because I love drawing.’
For Sonakshi, school is like a family – in more ways than one. ‘The teachers are always helping us like they are our family. Also my little brother goes to this school – it’s very nice to have him around.
Working as a team is important to me.’ This year at project day, Sonakshi is excited to be the narrator, ‘it’s the first time that I’m going to be the narrator, I’m very happy and proud and I hope lots of people come to visit on the day.’
Reality Gives Student
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.”
Reality Gives Student
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