Host Jay Laga'aia brings together nine everyday Australians who are hoping to overcome their struggle to read, write and do basic sums, and ultimately change their lives forever. Their first lesson involves writing a little bit about themselves, but for many of them it's a daunting exercise as they haven't put pen to paper in years. They also set themselves a goal: what they hope to achieve from the program over the next nine weeks.

They're halfway through the nine-week intensive adult literacy and numeracy program and the students are not only gaining new learning strategies for their toolboxes, but they're also navigating a whole new way of learning with guest teacher Eddie Woo and a fun navigation challenge at Sydney Park.

After seven intensive weeks of learning, only two weeks remain of this year's adult literacy and numeracy program. Throughout the final classes, teachers assist the students in their individual learning and push them closer to achieving their goals. The student's confidence continues to build during a fun offsite trivia class run by host Jay Laga'aia. They then face their final hurdle, graduation - where they must deliver a speech in front of family and friends.