by Rose Olson
Each Fall and Spring for the last few years, WRBC has offered an English Conversation Circle to support new immigrants now living in Winnipeg. The Circle time is designed to provide an opportunity for immigrants to practice their English and discuss topics relevant to adjusting to their new life in Canada. Volunteers benefit greatly from learning all about the “first” new experiences in Canada and the realities of leaving family, friends and homeland to start a new life in a new land that is so different in so many ways.
As we learn from each other, we have discovered that at the heart of ECC is friendship. These connections, more and more, are extending beyond our weekly Circle time. Everyone looks forward to our Potluck suppers and we have even ventured together on a couple of “field trips”, including a wonderful time at Fort Whyte Alive with 22 adults and 12 children representing families from China, South Korea, El Salvador, Iran, Iraq and Canada.
Whether you have been in Winnipeg for a longer time or just new, ECC is a great place to meet new people and develop your English language skills. Come to share your experiences about adjusting to living in Winnipeg…it truly is a help to others.
ECC Spring 2014 runs for 6 weeks, starting Wednesday, March 5th from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the lower church auditorium.
