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Learning English in Sydney

SaltWire Network | Posted: Nov. 19, 2019, 2:37 p.m. | Updated: Nov. 19, 2019, 2:37 p.m. | 1 Min Read
Amy Li, clockwise from top left, describes a butter-like spread as Emma Lijuan, Pastor Ian Crooks and volunteer instructor Patsy McPhee look on during an English second-language class at Harbour Light Church in Sydney on Tuesday. The church hosts the free program every Tuesday from 10-11:30 a.m. at 221 Herbert St. and childcare is provided. Crooks said Li and Lijuan, who are both from China, are two of about 10 people of various ages who regularly attend. Other students are from India, South Korea and Brazil.
Amy Li, clockwise from top left, describes a butter-like spread as Emma Lijuan, Pastor Ian Crooks and volunteer instructor Patsy McPhee look on during an English second-language class at Harbour Light Church in Sydney on Tuesday. The church hosts the free program every Tuesday from 10-11:30 a.m. at 221 Herbert St. and childcare is provided. Crooks said Li and Lijuan, who are both from China, are two of about 10 people of various ages who regularly attend. Other students are from India, South Korea and Brazil. - Chris Connors

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SYDNEY, N.S. — English second-language classes are held at Harbour Light Church in Sydney on Tuesdays.

The church hosts the free program every Tuesday from 10-11:30 a.m. at 221 Herbert St. and childcare is provided. Students are from China, India, South Korea and Brazil.

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