"Language, even if limited, is the foundation of meaningful friendship."
Some Things We Need:
- Printer cartridges: Canon 40 & 41, Dell A960
- Paper for copies
- Macintosh computer G4 or better
- Bookcases
- Pedestal fans
- Card stock
- Boom boxes
- Projector for computer
- Flat screen monitors
- Powerful Power Washer
- Powerful Shop Vac with Attachments
- Leaf Blower
- Quality Used Goods for Our Bazaars
What the Bucerias Bilingual Community Center Means to Me
From Children and Adults in Alison Doncaster's classes
"A school that make me feel like an otter house because there are the more nice teachers (Alison);
where when I don't know something they explain me very well...
they are the best teachers and they always have time for you." - Horacio/George Age 10.
"The Bilingüe Academy represents to my (me) one of the best options to interchange not only different languages but
also unknown cultures and thoughts rarely known to Mexicans. It also represents a way to get to know people and make
friends." - Laticia Martinez Moreada (Mother of George /Horacio)
"I come to the BBCC deouse (because) I have Canadian friends. I would like to mix and chat more with them.
I do not want my husband to have to translate for me. Also the cost and the class is to comfortable for me.
Thank you to the BBCC"! - Francisca, Age 47.
"... Alison is an Excellent teacher with her patience she make the difference. Because teach is not easy work.
About the School, it's a new concept to me, I talk about the payment, because to me is important speak the English language,
first of all for this Zone, is specially expensive; but in BBCC I find an Exelent option to think,
write and speak in English." - Miriam Camberas, Adult Student.
"I thing (think) this is a very good opportunity for all the people in Bucerias to come here to learn english." - Martha Elva Hernandez Salas, Adult.
"I come to school to learn English because when I am older I am going to need it and it will help me to work a
Hotel as a boss!" - Erick Brian Rodriguez Gomez, Age 12
From Selected Teachers
"One of the greatest privileges and joys of my life is working with all the dedicated staff at BBCC helping prepare
the youth of Mexico to meet the challenges and opportunities that are rapidly developing around them." - Reta Ross, Retired Teacher
"This is my second year of volunteering to Teach English as a Foreign Language at the Bilingual Center,
and I enjoy it more with each class. The primary credentials for this important service are one's enthusiasm and
a desire to communicate with our Mexican hosts. Plus, it's a great way to improve one’s Spanish!
I highly recommend this opportunity to everyone." - Brus Westby, Retired School Administrator