Hear from Heritage Language Class Students

The minds of children are a wonder.

Though many immigrant and refugee children move to the U.S. speaking little to no English, thanks to the gift that is a sponge-like child's brain and their immersion in school, they often learn to speak English at a rapid speed.

Unfortunately, this is not always the case for their caregivers, creating a barrier between what once connected them so seamlessly - their shared heritage language.

This is one of the many reasons we established our Heritage Language Classes - to support the relationships of immigrant and refugee children and their caregivers.

Additionally, the classes help students to:

• Maintain their heritage language

• Feel more connected to and proud of their culture

• Feel empowered to speak their language if/when they visit their home country
  
  And who better to tell you about the classes than the students themselves?
  
  Interested in learning more or registering for our (FREE) Heritage Language Classes? Email Samantha at swalters@mhspokane.org or call/text 509-309-8404.