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For immigrants, learning English a key step toward a better life

Rich Kellman
Staff teacher Micah Colbert works with Cuban students Jorge Yero Infante and Eliovannys Viqurlion Lores

The global refugee crisis has been hitting home in many communities around the world, including in Buffalo. One of the biggest challenges facing immigrants involves learning a new language and local organizations are ready to help. WBFO contributor Rich Kellman has their story.