Alexis Nsabimana came to the United States on April 11, 2019. He was born and raised in Burundi (East Africa) and later lived and studied in the United Kingdom and France. He came to the United States with his wife, and now is the father of a newborn son.
Alexis found out about Skyline Literacy online when he was searching for free English classes. While the classes at Skyline Literacy are not free, they are an affordable option. When searching the Skyline Literacy website, he watched a testimonial video of a past student’s experience at Skyline Literacy and decided that he wanted to take classes there as well.
He decided to sign up for the 2019 summer conversation class that was taking place. “I am very grateful that Skyline Literacy gave me the opportunity to practice and improve my English,” Alexis said. He thought that the class was very interesting and enjoyed the opportunity to practice English while meeting people of different cultures. The class consisted of people from different countries including Mexico, Guatemala, Iraq, Burundi and Japan. This environment gave him the opportunity to learn English, experience new cultures and learn American life skills that were taught in the lessons.
Alexis also appreciated the teaching method of the student-centered classroom. It gave him the opportunity to speak more often and improve his English, instead of the traditional lecture approach. Since the classroom was student-centered, he felt free to shamelessly ask questions about things he did not understand and make mistakes while speaking. Alexis was further grateful that the teacher gave him time to explain himself or to ask other students about their opinions. He felt encouraged to figure things out on his own and take responsibility for his learning.
Alexis is excited to continue studying English and is planning to take another class with Skyline Literacy. While he is capable of studying English independently, he enjoys the social structure that a classroom provides and the direction of a teacher. Some of his personal goals include furthering his language proficiency, getting a U.S degree, and supporting his family with an effective career. Alexis is very ambitious to learn and is grateful that Skyline Literacy provides affordable classes, qualified teachers, and vital resources to help him reach his goals.
“I am very grateful that Skyline Literacy gave me the opportunity to practice and improve my English”