The pair is encouraged to meet two hours per week. Together they decide on the location and time of their meetings. The local library is the most common public place used for tutoring sessions. Learner goals are self-generated. An ESOL learner might want to acquire a basic life skills vocabulary or work toward successfully completing their US citizenship exams.
Emphasis is placed on authentic instructional materials which have meaning in the learner's life.
A wide range of occupational, consumer, legal and family literacy resources are available at the LVA-RV office for tutors to use with their learners. Tutor training workshops are held on an on-going basis throughout the year. No prior teaching experience or knowledge of a foreign language is required.