We're still collecting donations
On the 3rd February 2022 we'd raised £3,045 with 49 supporters in 48 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
English with Stories is an interactive community for English learners, who want to improve their English and confidence while having fun!
by Alessandro Dowling in London, Greater London, United Kingdom
On the 3rd February 2022 we'd raised £3,045 with 49 supporters in 48 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
The extra money would go into the creation of a new English course on the platform. This course has been top of students' request list, pronunciation.
In trying to provide better and better material for learners, this course would have more illustrations and more interactive activities.
The possibility of creating this new course is already exciting! I really hope this can be done :)
Thanks for your support!
Hi, my name is Alessandro Dowling. I've been an English language teacher for over 10 years now.
The school I worked at sadly shut down in April 2020, and after a few months of online tutoring, I had the idea of building an online community for English learners. Centred around stories.
In December 2021, a year later, I officially launched the community platform, English with Stories. Which already feels like a great achievement.
I wanted to create a place where people could improve their English, use their creativity, build their confidence, and (most importantly) have fun in the process. Also, I am convinced you learn languages best (and not just those) together, which is why English with Stories supports a horizontal approach to learning, not just a vertical teacher-to-student one.
The idea behind it is that the best way to learn a language is actually through stories. These can come in the form of books, short stories, films, podcasts and even anecdotes. If it provokes an emotional response in the learner, then it's good learning material.
Every week I upload fresh, original content on the platform, such as video tutorials, podcast episodes, texts, challenges, a live class and a revision quiz. Plus, there is also a conversation group and lots of in-depth courses on the platform too.
I want to ensure that as many people as possible enjoy the English with Stories community, and so have decided to keep the subscription fee down to a reasonable and affordable price. The more people, the more fun it is. Also, education shouldn't be a rare privilege...
I've loved every second of this project and now that it's finally live, I'm really excited about the future, especially with the support and feedback of my private students.
In getting EwS on its feet on my own, the costs of maintaining, managing and running the platform have been building up and I've invested a fair amount over my budget, which is why I've turned to Crowdfunder.
The next six months (up to June 2022) will be crucial in the success of EwS, and I have identified the funding required to achieve this success. Specifically, the funding needed will cover:
1. Hiring professionals
2. Paying for software services
3. Promoting EwS
Thank you so much for taking an interest, and whatever contribution you are able to make (even if it's just fwding this post to someone) will go a really long way!
If you're curious or have any questions about English with Stories, please visit the EwS website or get in touch on social media:
IG: @englishwithsandro
FB: Alessandro Dowling
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