The Oak Lawn Public Library's English Together sessions are a way to turn the daunting task of learning a new language into a welcoming dialogue, organizers said.
Kamola Almatova, left, a native of Tajikstan in Central Asiasits with Oak Lawn librarian Kate Donley during a meeting of English Together at the library, where people from all over the world meet to improve their language skills and make new friends.
Women participating in the Oak Lawn Public Library's English Together program discuss kitchen terms during a recent meeting of the group, which focuses on conversational aspects of communication rather than grammar rules. She tries to keep the English Together sessions casual. A the recent meeting, she asked everyone to repeat “I’ve got to go, see you later” and discussed the nuances of phrases such as “whatcha gonna do today, whatcha want to do today and whatcha have to do today?”
The class also usually includes two library associates and several community volunteers who are retired teachers. The associates help watch the attendees’ kids, as well as with the learning.
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