Not speaking English is a figurative wall that obstructs millions of immigrants in California from taking full advantage of the opportunities in their new home. Although there are plenty of places ...

IBERIA PARISH — Acadiana is a region rich in diverse languages and cultures, and many newcomers have made sacrifices to adapt, including learning English to better integrate into their communities.

For Randy Almanzar, a SLU-Madrid sophomore from New Jersey, volunteering as a teacher for SLU-Madrid’s Community ESL program has afforded him the opportunity to serve and integrate with people from ...

Zhifeng Huang is a Chinese national and a graduate student at UC Irvine. Every Friday, he goes to Voyagers Bible Church to learn a little English — for free. Huang, 25, is one of nearly 300 people who ...