English Center helps immigrants overcome language barrier

This center is teaching English to 80 adult students from 30+ countries.   - - Donna Poisl

By DENISE DICK

YOUNGSTOWN -- The English Center means more than just the new opportunities learning the language affords students.

“It’s like a family,” said

Marcia Kennedy of Cortland, who came to the United States six years ago from Brazil.

Kennedy, who worked for Swiss Airlines, knew some English when she came to this country after meeting her husband, an American, via the Internet.
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