Jasson, adult learner

Jasson's story

I’m Jasson and this is my story as an adult learner.

“After seeing an advert on TV I thought I would like to improve my spelling. I started going into the Launceston Library in 2016 for help with my reading and also in using a computer. Last year when I was in the Exeter Library they let me know that I could get this same support in Exeter, close to where I live, which suits me so much better.

I now meet weekly with Carmel at the Tresca. Each lesson I am willing to have a go at doing some writing, I practice my spelling and she also gets me to read interesting books.

I have really enjoyed being able to read the newspaper and so I am now able to talk to others about news articles I have read.

Lisa in the Online Access Centre asks me each time I visit to tell her about some news I have read. I also now get support from Lisa with using a computer. Each week I gain more and more skills and I am now self-motivated to practise every day at home.

I am really grateful for the support from Sophie at the George Town Library and the people in Exeter.

My advice would be to have a go – it’s been worth it!”

Jade's story

"It helped me improve my job in the factory and made it so that I can go higher up in the factory too."

Ray's story as an adult learner

Ray expresses the positive outcomes the tutoring sessions have given him. “I have been able to read to my grandson,” he said.

Acknowledgement of Country

26Ten recognises the deep histories and cultures of the Aboriginal people of Lutruwita/Tasmania, the land’s first storytellers. We acknowledge Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the traditional and continuing custodians of the land, waters and sky. We pay respect to the Elders, past and present, who hold the memories, traditions, culture and knowledge of Country. We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, whose Countries were never ceded.

Success story: Jasson, adult learner