WORKING WITH VOLUNTEERS TO OFFER ENGLISH LESSONS IN PARIS
English Pour Tout Le Monde is an association based in Paris offering English learning opportunities to people in precarious situations that do not have the means to pay for traditional English lessons. The aim is to support economic empowerment, promote community and achieve a more equal society through education.
With the help of our volunteers, we provide group English sessions to both adults and children. We work in partnership with other associations who assist refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and people experiencing difficulties.
WHO WE ARE
Our Story
English Pour Tout Le Monde is based on the belief that everyone (tout le monde) everywhere, no matter their circumstances in life should have access to education.
Our team met and started EPTLM when volunteering with another association in Paris. After being asked frequently about English learning opportunities, we decided to start a trial and in Spring 2019, started informal English lessons in a park. With the help of our volunteers, we were running sessions twice weekly after serving breakfast to displaced and unhoused people with our partner P’tit Dej Solidaires in the 19th arrondissement.
From there, we were able to grow our sessions and also move them inside with support from other partners in the 19th arrondissement. In August 2020, EPTLM was accepted onto the SINGA incubation programme which allowed us to continue grow and to open up our sessions, reaching more participants and our wonderful volunteer team.
Currently, we are housed within Projets 19 in the 19th arrondissement and are running multiple sessions per week across Paris for lots of different audiences.
MEET THE TEAM
KATIE OGILVIE
Co-founder & President
In 2016 Katie moved to Paris and has since tutored english and worked for an NGO running a volunteer food distribution programme. Whilst working in the NGO sector in Paris she continually met able and inspiring individuals on the streets who wanted to practice and improve their English language skills, but didn’t have the opportunity to do so. With this in mind, she along with the other co-founders decided to create English Pour Tout Le Monde. She now together with her team, coordinates the growth and day to day activities of English Pour Tout Le Monde.
Katie loves to read, hike and travel to learn about new cultures. She also co-created and runs a successful social action book club at Shakespeare and Co.
Katie believes that there is hope for a positive future for ALL, and intends that English Pour Tout Le Monde will be part of that future.
KATHRYN CHALMERS
Co-founder & Coordinator
Since moving to Paris in 2012, Kathryn has been increasingly concerned by the ever-growing refugee/migrant and homeless crisis. As a result, she started to volunteer with food distribution charities in Paris and really valued the interactions with the people she was meeting on the streets. This then led to her joining the EPTLM team where she has helped develop the association.
Kathryn really believes in the importance of taking time to exchange with people and that even where a common language is limited, very valuable and warming connections can be made.
Outside of English Pour Tout Le Monde, Kathryn continues to work with food distribution charities and link with other associations offering support to the refugee/migrant population. She also enjoys reading, music and Pilates
OUR ACTIVITIES
GROUP ENGLISH COURSES
In Autumn and Spring, we run group English courses. These evening courses usually run for 15 weeks and we offer three levels; beginner, pre-intermediate and intermediate.
These courses are more suitable for learners who can commit to being present every week and who want to progress their English through a more traditional course environment. We prioritise places to those who would not have the means to pay for traditional courses.
The courses are taught by 2 or 3 volunteers of which at least one is normally a teacher by profession.
GROUP CONVERSATION ATELIERS
Our conversation ateliers run every week and give learners the opportunity to learn, improve and practice their English in a fun and safe environment.
Lots of verbal exchange is encouraged to really help learners feel at ease with expressing themselves and improving pronunciation.
While it is encouraged, participation weekly is not obligatory and therefore, it is a better option for those who cannot commit to attending regularly.
The ateliers are animated by 2 or 3 volunteers who will facilitate the learning between the group.
KIDS ATELIERS
Since early 2022, we have been animating ateliers for children. We run two groups; 5-10 years old and 11-15 years old and we do fun activities like singing, acting, games and crafts to promote English learning.
Currently these are activities are open exclusively to the children living in the housing centre where we operate. However, we do have plans to expand this and run activities in the 19e area of Paris in 2024. Watch this space and you can register your interest here.
The activities are animated by 2 to 3 volunteers per group.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
We believe it is important to meet together outside of the classroom to share activities between students and volunteers and to practice English in a different way.
Therefore, we try to propose different activities in English from yoga to boxing to painting and beyond.
These sessions can be delivered by our volunteers, our participants or other partners and we are always open to more ideas if you would like to propose something too.
To see our current schedule, please click here.
PARTNER WITH US
We are always searching for new partners who are interested to have English courses available for the people they assist. We can adapt our course structure and content to the needs of your audience.
If you would be interested to meet us and discuss a partnership further, please contact us below.
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