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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Herman Perez, Former Student of ESL Program at City Tech CUNY
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Herman Perez, a former ESL student at City Tech CUNY, testifies about the importance of adult learning centers and ESL programs in New York City. He expresses gratitude for the opportunity to study English and emphasizes the broader impact of these programs on personal growth and community involvement.
- Perez highlights his experience as both a student and volunteer in English programs
- He stresses the need for expanded funding for adult education and literacy programs
- Perez emphasizes that English classes are not just about language learning, but also about becoming a better member of society
Herman Perez
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Good afternoon.
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My name is Herman Perez.
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I am a former student in the ESL program at City Tech and in the Bridge program in BMCC.
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Thank you for allowing me to study English in New York.
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The adult learning centers were valuable and unique because they gave me many tools to improve my English as a non native speaker.
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Every single person working in those programs makes an amazing job because they bring us the best that they could to help us in our learning process.
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So thank you for all of them.
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When you become a student on those programs, you can be more like that in the future.
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In my personal experience, I was able to pay back all the help that I received working as a volunteer in the English Express program, helping and bringing support to people like me when they came here for the first time.
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English classes is not just about studying English, it's also a path to become a better member of the society, learn about how to take care of your neighbors, neighborhoods, and for sure to be proud of The United States Of New York City.
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Thank you again for your support for Adult Learning Center of the CUNY College.
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And I hope you can expand the funding for adult education and the adult literacy programs in New York.
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The last thing that I want to say is when you hear testimonies like mister Sanchez, you know that it's important to invest time and money in English programs because they need a voice from them.
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But at the same time, they have the right to be the envoys in this city.
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So thank you for your support.
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