According to Data USA, 19.1% of Duplin County’s population are non-English speakers. Director of Basic Skills, Keisha Jennette, said that’s why James Sprunt Community College in Kenansville offers ...

Six years ago, Sterling resident Kathy Lague traveled to Paris. "I couldn’t speak French at all," she said. "It was really scary. It made me realize what it must be like for people who cannot speak ...

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Taking ESL classes has become the latest trend for adults in the Northwest Houston area. English as a second language programs has sprouted in the area with many local businesses, school districts and ...