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After moving to Chile, many women from Haiti were afraid to go out alone because they could not speak Spanish. They often had to rely on their husbands and children to interpret when seeing a doctor, taking the bus, or visiting government offices.
A community organization started special language classes for them.
The classes teach not only vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, but also give participants practice in job interviews, discussions about everyday difficulties and future dreams, and learning about basic rights such as healthcare.
The teacher also takes them on bus rides to learn about different public service locations.
A relaxed learning environment built on mutual trust makes these women, far from home, more willing to speak and helps them preserve their own culture.
After completing the course, some can handle daily problems independently, some begin helping other immigrants, and others hope to become lawyers in the future to protect everyone's rights.
Learning the language gives them more than the ability to communicate; it also gives them confidence, friendship, and a new direction in life.