Hi,

I watch an 11 year old Vietnamese child after school. His parents have enrolled him in the public school system. He understands very little English and cannot speak it. Upon having him read a page, he can pronounce and read our language through reading but has no idea what it says or what I am saying most of the time. I do not feel he should be in the public school system, but wish to help him learn to write, speak and comprehend. Where do I start? So far I am relating to him through an online translation. He is getting assignments that he cannot understand. Are there online resources to help me with this and possibly online Vietnamese sites where he can look up topics like Science and Social Studies to assist him with things like reports. Sorry so long, Im just desperate to help him.