When I came to North America, it was hard. It was hard to…
“When I came to North America, it was hard. It was hard to understand, hard to get someone to understand me. I only knew Russian. I studied French in school, but it didn't help. I forgot most of that.”
About This Quote
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Immigration challenges language barriers, demanding effort to learn new languages and cultures.
In simple terms: Adapting to a new country is hard.
Invest in language and cultural immersion.
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- workplace
- education
- social life
- community involvement
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Questions to Reflect On
- How can you accelerate language learning?
- What support systems help newcomers?
Isolation can persist despite effort.