FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does it cost anything to become a learner with Laubach Literacy NB?
All of our services are FREE and confidential.
What does it take to register with Laubach Literacy NB?
You need to want to improve your literacy skills, whether in reading, writing or math or all three. Everyone comes to the program with a different goal. Maybe you want to get your GED, or your driver’s license. Maybe you simply want to be able to read to your grandchild. It doesn’t matter why you are here or how you got here, just that you are here now.
All of our services are FREE and confidential.
What does it take to register with Laubach Literacy NB?
You need to want to improve your literacy skills, whether in reading, writing or math or all three. Everyone comes to the program with a different goal. Maybe you want to get your GED, or your driver’s license. Maybe you simply want to be able to read to your grandchild. It doesn’t matter why you are here or how you got here, just that you are here now.
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Why may someone need your services?
The literacy rate in New Brunswick is low. Nearly half of all our adults fall below what is considered the ‘required’ level for day to day life and activity. That doesn’t mean they can’t read at all, but that they may not be comfortable for them or easy for them. They may be able to do basic math but cringe when they need to work out the sales tax on something. At some point in their lives, they make a decision that getting by isn’t enough, and they start looking for solutions. That is when we hope they will find us. Why don’t people get the help they need? Unfortunately, there is still a lot of stigma associated with not being able to read. Which is ridiculous when you think that nearly half of NB adults struggles at some time. They may be embarrassed. They may have been told at some point that they couldn’t learn, or that they were stupid. They may have taken that to heart and be scared to try again. We see that a lot. But reading, writing and math are skills and like all skills, you can get better with practice. I can’t bowl but with some practice my skills will improve. |
Do some adult learners have learning disabilities?
Yes. Some may already know that, or we may discover that during the course of our tutoring. In most cases, we try to assist and find resources that will allow that person to continue to learn. Sometimes we may even call in some expert assistance or try new resources to make sure that learner continues to make progress and achieves success.
Yes. Some may already know that, or we may discover that during the course of our tutoring. In most cases, we try to assist and find resources that will allow that person to continue to learn. Sometimes we may even call in some expert assistance or try new resources to make sure that learner continues to make progress and achieves success.
