"Books in a Cage" ... "Free Us. Read Us."
August 1, 2008
English Language Office book donation and presentation to students, teachers and teacher trainers in Ga-Matlala Village, Limpopo Province
On July 29th Regional English Language Officer Eran Williams visited the Jonas Lesetja Primary School in Limpopo Province with five district officials to demonstrate and donate a 250-book mobile library designed specifically for primary school students.
In an attempt to remedy low literacy rates schools have been asked to implement a 30-minute reading period during the school day by the Department of Education. This would have been difficult as the 190 students had no books to read, not even textbooks.
The book collection and its “cage” were conceived and designed by the Regional English Language Office and 13 “Books in a Cage” emblazoned with the placard “Free Us. Read Us.” are being donated.
The goal of the U.S. Embassy's Regional English Language Office is to improve English language learning and the effective use of English as an academic and professional medium in Southern Africa. Our activities, publications, and direct exchange programs also foster better mutual understanding between Americans and peoples of other nations.
