A big congratulations to Wendy for her remarkable achievements!
Wendy has been a dedicated member of the English Club since 2017, starting at just 10 years old. Thanks to generous donations, she has attended the club weekly for the past seven years and even participated in a four-week program at CEDEI in 2023. We are thrilled to announce that Wendy excelled in the University of Cuenca’s entrance exam and will begin her nursing studies there this month. Wendy’s journey highlights her hard work and the invaluable support from our club. Way to go, Wendy!
Congratulations, Gisele!
Gisele, the younger sister of one of our English Club members, dazzled us with her talents during our English karaoke contest. At just 6 years old, Gisele captivated everyone with her charisma. Despite being younger than our usual members, she was warmly welcomed into the English Club. Over the past month, Gisele has dedicated 20 hours to Duolingo, completing 100 lessons! Help us nurture young minds like Gisele. Your donation can make a huge difference. Let’s support the stars of tomorrow!
Andrea returns from China!
Over the past month, we’ve been eagerly following Andrea’s first international adventure. She
traveled across the globe
to study Mandarin at the Keats language school. Andrea’s fluency in English was her guiding
light, helping her navigate
through eight different planes and numerous airports. Despite the language barrier, she
thrived in an environment where
English was the common ground among students from around the world.
Andrea’s journey is a testament to the power of language and determination. Let’s help more
students like Andrea achieve
their dreams. Your donation can make a world of difference.
Paola Reaches a Duolingo Streak of 800 Days!
Congratulations to Paola, who has shown incredible dedication by never missing a day of
Duolingo lessons since joining the English Club 800 days ago. Even during a hospital stay for
appendicitis, Paola made sure to complete her lessons right after surgery. At just 11 years
old, Paola exemplifies the best of the best. We are confident that her future holds great
success!
Support our mission to empower more young learners like Paola. Your donation can help provide
the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Thank you for making a difference!
Help Belen Achieve Her Dreams!
Belen is diligently practicing her piano accompaniment for the upcoming July Showcase, where she will perform alongside visiting violinist, Jeff. Despite having only 18 months of piano training, Belen’s musical talents also extend to playing the ukulele and singing. With a passion for psychology and music, she aspires to study music therapy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Your donations can help Belen reach her goal of university study in Buenos Aires and make a difference in the lives of many.
Kudos to Diego!
Fresh from Cuba to Ecuador, Diego joined our English Club without English skills. Remarkably, he soared from beginner to advanced levels over a period of 5 months. Impressively, he triumphed in the school spelling bee, outshining even fifth graders—as a fourth grader! Diego, your hard work is inspiring. We’re all cheering for you!
Exciting Visa News for Andrea!
She’s China-bound to join a diverse group at Keats Language School for Mandarin studies. Excelling in English through Duolingo, she’s set for this new chapter. Discover ways to support her journey here.
Welcome to Christopher our math tutor!
A big welcome to Christopher Picon, the math tutor for our students. A recent graduate from the Catholic University of Cuenca, in Robotics Engineering, when Christopher isn’t busy tutoring, he is competing internationally as a part of a Robotics Team. Soon, Christopher will be competing in Mexico. We wish him luck and know how lucky we are to have him keeping a watchful eye on all of our students to make sure their math skills are up to par.
Congratulations Wendy!
Congratulations to Wendy for her outstanding performance on the CEDEI entrance exam! Wendy has been an active member of the English Club since its inception in 2017 when she was only 10 years old. This year, we are proud to sponsor Wendy as one of four students to study at CEDEI language school over the summer. Wendy received an unusually high score on her entrance exam and will be placed in one of the advanced classes. We are thrilled for Wendy and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes next!
Mother’s Day Preparations
Our program’s children are truly amazing, and we believe that their success is due in large part to their wonderful mothers. These mothers provide unwavering support and encouragement to their children, which is essential for them to achieve all that they have. This past weekend, we celebrated these amazing women by having the students make cards (in English) and giving them flowers. It was a beautiful day of celebrating mothers and all that they do for their children.
Cindy Benson Performs!
Cindy Benson, a Broadway star with leading roles in Les Miserables and Cats, visited the English Club and shared interesting stories about her life. She also performed for us, singing accompanied by Sarita on the piano. It was an amazing experience! Cindy is fluent in both Spanish and English and lives in Cuenca.
Congratulations to Alexa Orellana!
Congratulations to Alexa Orellana, on the launching of her book: Mujeres en las bandas de pueblo entre el desafío y el protagonismo. Alexa is the mother of Maria Paz, one of our English Club students, and the band leader of the female band, Las Pioneras del Austro.
Anita is simply irreplaceable!
Anita Davila is the glue that holds everything together for us. Between juggling everything at the English Club and arranging music instruction for students, she has her hands full. Anita is simply irreplaceable. Anita, who is also known for her work with the symphony, has the best people-skills in the world!
Kudos to Jaime Mora Caicedo!
Kudos to Jaime Mora Caicedo of www.travelandeducation.ec. Jaime, who has been leading student trips to Canada for the past 18 years, has been kind enough to help his our senior students to obtain travel visas, so that they can attend English language classes in Canada!
What would we ever do without Leonardo Duran?
Kudos to Leonardo who supports the English Club by repairing donated computers, tablets and
telephones for use by our English Club students. Leonardo, so many kids are learning so much
because of your help!
Contact: techguyEC2020@gmail.com
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