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Free classes in English! Learn to speak, read, & write the language of your children.... Special classes for educated foreign born. Poster announcing free English language classes; includes Yiddish text in Hebrew alphabet over Star of David. Date between 1936 and 1941
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Free English Classes: A Pathway to Progress for the Educated Foreign Born This evocative poster announces the opportunity for foreign-born individuals to learn the English language for free, with a focus on speaking, reading, and writing. The poster, dated between 1936 and 1941, was likely produced during a time when English language proficiency was essential for social and economic advancement. The poster's design is simple yet impactful, featuring an image of a young boy holding a book and a quill pen, symbolizing the journey of learning. The poster's text is written in both English and Yiddish, reflecting the diverse community being targeted. The Yiddish text, written in the Hebrew alphabet and displayed beneath the Star of David, highlights the administrative efforts to reach out to this specific demographic. The poster's tagline, "Special classes for the educated foreign born," emphasizes the importance of education and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to improve their language skills, regardless of their place of origin. The poster's design is reminiscent of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) posters produced during the Great Depression in the United States. These posters were created to promote various social and educational programs and were intended to inspire and inform the public. This particular poster serves as a testament to the importance of language education and the role it plays in fostering inclusion and opportunity for all.
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