English First News and Notes
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Updates on official English and related issues

Sunday, November 17, 2002
 
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"[Guatemalan immigrant] Mayra Lopez talked to students about the frustrations of few Iowans knowing how to speak Spanish," Cedar Rapids Gazette. "City High freshman Sami Soukup said she enjoyed the presentation because it helped her with her Spanish translation skills.

'With so many different cultures coming into the U.S., it's important to understand them,' said Soukup, 15, of Iowa City. 'You feel better if you know how to translate.'"

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