'Security' in language
Refugees learn more than ABCs from volunteer tutors
Story by Erica Littlefield
Photos by Justin Jackson
On most Wednesday nights, the home of the Kabakoro family in Twin Falls is abuzz with lively conversations.
Adults gather in the inviting living room, while teenagers and young adults talk around the large dining table. Earlier this month, they chatted about everything from the nicest person in their family to their favorite sports.
These aren't idle conversations. They are part of a series of English lessons for refugees organized by 16-year-old Hosanna Kabakoro. The group meets in the Kabakoros' home and has students of all ages from places from Nepal to Thailand to Burma. Through the classes, the students are not only learning English, but integrating into the community.
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