English for the Future

Abner Ramirez came to the San Mateo Adult School to learn the English he needs for his restaurant management training program. He is working his way up to assistant manager from his current job as cook. Ramirez says his English classes have improved his restaurant vocabulary and help him assist his manager in doing inventory. He also uses the English he has learned to help restaurant workers serve customers better. His communication skills help keep the kitchen running smoothly and reduce the time it takes to serve up orders. Ramirez also uses his English to communicate with customers. The restaurant where he works has an open kitchen, and customers ask him questions about the food.

Ramirez says he needs to continue improving his English so he can interview prospective employees when he becomes assistant manager. "Studying English opens many doors, " Ramirez says. "It's important to study English for a better future."