Church's ‘Talk Time’ helps immigrants improve English skills

Immigrants in this neighborhood meet weekly just to talk. They are all new English speakers, from many countries; learning, sharing stories and practicing their English. - - Donna Poisl

By Leonel Sanchez, Union-Tribune Staff Writer

LINDA VISTA — Linda Vista Presbyterian Church wanted to reach out to the immigrants and refugees who live in the poorer sections of the neighborhood.

The congregation needed only to look at the limited-English-speaking students at the adult school next door.

The church launched a conversation program this year to help the students who settled here from around the world improve their English skills. They call it “Talk Time.”
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