African immigrants in this community are able to study English on a very flexible schedule by using the computer and English programs. - - Donna Poisl
By: Wendy Reuer, INFORUM
FARGO – Here, English is essential in nearly all aspects of life, from finding a place to live and work to even just traveling around the two cities.
Since February, local African immigrants have been able to work on their language skills at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School once a week using Rosetta Stone software. But, thanks to Fargo-Moorhead Rotary clubs, they will now be able to hone their skills on a more flexible schedule.
Two Fargo Rotary clubs and one Moorhead club unveiled a new computer equipped with state-of-the-art Rosetta Stone programs at the Central African Union on Tuesday evening.
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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