Thread: English classes can’t meet demand

English classes can’t meet demand

Iraqi refugees struggle to find necessary lessons

By Anne Krueger, UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
Monday, April 12, 2010 at 12:04 a.m.

EAST COUNTY — The hundreds of Iraqis arriving in San Diego County each month face a frustrating problem as they try to create a future here.

They need to learn English to get a job and to keep their welfare benefits until they find work, but English classes have been overwhelmed and unable to provide spaces for many.

Saif Matti, 29, who arrived in El Cajon six months ago, recently stood in line to register for an English-language class at the El Cajon Adult School at El Cajon Valley High School. Matti said he hasn’t been able to find work and struggles to find the classes he needs to learn English.

“All the classes are full,â€

uhhhhhhh, is it me, or a couple of hundred more people coming in while americans are out of work an issue ?

Originally Posted by sdbrit68

uhhhhhhh, is it me, or a couple of hundred more people coming in while americans are out of work an issue ?

Exactly. Just heard this on a newsbreak on a local talk radio. Why oh why are we continuing to allow third world, non English speaking refugees, with NO skills whatsoever to keep coming here!?! INSANE!

Originally Posted by sdbrit68

uhhhhhhh, is it me, or a couple of hundred more people coming in while americans are out of work an issue ?

As long as we allow unchecked illegal immigration, anything goes it seems. That's why we must enforce immigration laws and deport illegal aliens.

I notice the huge difference between these new immigrants and those who are here illegally..these new ones are hungry to assimilate.

Originally Posted by miguelina

I notice the huge difference between these new immigrants and those who are here illegally..these new ones are hungry to assimilate.

I think it's because most illegals in their mind only plan to work a few years then go home. The only ones who want them to stay permanently are the LaRaza race hustlers and vote grubbing politicians.

Press 3 for Arabic?

I wonder how many refugees Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have helped. Seems like they would be the most logical.

Immigrants who take English-language classes at East County’s community colleges usually wait a year so they are eligible for the California resident fee of $26 per unit instead of the international student fee of $190 per unit.

What are they doing in the meantime?