Spanish language classes help open the door to English for many city immigrants

These Latino immigrants never learned to read and write in Spanish, but they must know Spanish in order to take English learning classes.  Volunteer groups are helping them learn both.   - - Donna Poisl

By Erica Pearson / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Carmen Gonzalez’ favorite book is Anne Frank’s “The Diary of a Young Girl.”

Like readers around the world, the 46-year-old Mexican immigrant was inspired by Frank’s hope and courage. But there’s another reason she likes it best.

A Spanish translation of the classic work was the first chapter book Gonzalez was able to read with ease.

“It helps me leave this world — these letters speak,” said Gonzalez, a housecleaner who lives in Harlem. “I had no idea.”
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