Mastering English Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Four years ago, Cristhian stepped off a plane in the mountains of western North Carolina and into a new life. He had left behind a steady but tedious job at…
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From Factory Worker to Food Truck Entrepreneur
For many immigrants, moving to the United States means more than a change of language and culture. It also means acquiring new knowledge, skills, and work. Take Yasira, for example….
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Meet Alba and Jazmin: Literacy Opens Doors for Language Learners
Alba and Jazmin come from different countries, different educational backgrounds, and different circumstances, but they’ve become friends while learning English together. The two women, from Venezuela and Colombia, first met…
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Meet Maria 😊
Originally from Hidalgo, Mexico, Maria has called the U.S. home for 26 years. She’s currently enrolled in a group ESOL class in Swannanoa and rarely misses a session. For her,…
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Wonderful update from J.K., the tutor of an ESOL student
We received this wonderful update from J.K., the tutor of an ESOL student whom we can’t name for security reasons: In the past, her husband had handled all interactions with…
