Language Etc

Each Language ETC student has a unique and compelling story. Maximo Sosa moved to Washington in 2001 and began taking English class at Language ETC almost immediately. His brother had taken classes at LETC and encouraged him to attend. He began knowing no English at all, having just moved here from El Salvador, he was able to work his way up to Advanced classes. Though Maximo worked seven days a week, some times working 10 hour shifts, in construction – he made the effort to come to class four nights a week and was consistently awarded perfect attendance certificates. He gained much from learning English and has many more goals he wants to attain that drove him to come each night, term after term. His boss offered to help him become a resident and to send him to carpentry school once he completed his English classes, but Maximo also wants to earn his GED and would like to ultimately start his own business. As with many other students, another thing that drives him is the need to send money home. The youngest of 10 children, not only does he send money home to his mother, he often helps out his brothers and sisters as well. The thing he likes most about Language ETC is the atmosphere. He has many friends that also take classes at LETC, but it is the dedication he feels from the teachers and staff and the welcoming feeling of Language ETC that keep him coming. Learning Enlgish allows immigrants like Maximo to take part in the American dream and become contributing members of the community.

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