Thousands of immigrants wait to learn English in Massachusetts
by editors@theworld.org (Sarah Betancourt) from The World: Latest Stories on (#6Q8Q7)
Learning English is integral to finding work and housing, helping children with school, navigating the health care system, and routine tasks like getting groceries and using public transportation. But across Massachusetts, immigrants are waiting to get into ESOL classes. Or, English for Speakers of Other Languages. Many say that wait has hampered their ability to move forward with their lives. Sarah Betancourt of GBH reports from Boston.