People from many different countries are learning English and, as in most cities, there are not enough classes to hold them all. These people understand how important it is to learn English. DP
By ADAM BOWLES, Norwich Bulletin
Norwichbulletin.com: NORWICH -- It has become a fact of life at Norwich Adult Education.
Every year, 350 foreign-born students, mostly from China and Haiti, but also Peru, Cape Verde and other countries, and most of them legal, sign up for English as a Second Language classes.
Every year, there is a waiting list of about 80 people.
The hunger to learn English as a way to land a better job, communicate with neighbors and simplify day-to-day living continues to drive people to the classes, which began Tuesday.
Apparently, the latest wave of immigrants to Norwich and the region -- a migration still prompted by available casino jobs -- is steadily growing, with 70 new students this year.
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