Man who never learned to read at school joins WhatsApp group after course success

A man who never learned to read at school is now active on WhatsApp after completing Read Easy’s literacy course. Mark King, 38, from Martin, near Fordingbridge, found school confusing and felt he needed more help and attention from his teacher. He said: “As time went by, I managed without being able to read but sometimes I felt foolish and I knew I was missing out. “You can’t be good at everything, some people can draw well and others can run fast, I just hadn’t learnt to read.” READ MORE:  ‘You are never too old to learn’: Anthony, 81, can read for first time Read Easy coordinator Clare Potter, Mark and coach Paul. (Image: Read Easy) Not being able to read did not affect him too much but he always knew he was different from other children. Mark continued: “I was introduced to Read Easy by the mum of my girlfriend who saw an advert on Facebook and convinced me I should give it a go and get in touch, which I did.” During the early sessions, he was nervous and unsure of himself but Read Easy coach Paul Givens put him at ease and, because it was one-to-one, Paul was
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