9 Mar 2020

Tongan author building young readers' confidence in speaking English

From , 5:00 am on 9 March 2020

A Tongan author has started an English literacy programme to boost the confidence of Tongans speaking English.

Last month, Olini Fonua launched Olini's Reading Program in Ma'ufanga for children aged five and up.

Ms Fonua told Sela Jane Hopgood she targeted young children as it's compulsory for high school students in Tonga to learn English.

Olini Fonua and some of her students.

Olini Fonua and some of her students. Photo: Supplied.