Laura26077

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    I have recently started working with Hispanic adults who want to learn English. My students come from all over Latin America, not just from Mexico. Obviously, one of the characteristics most of them share is their inability to communicate successfully in English. Also, the Hispanic minority in the United States is faced with a little bit of a social stigma. This is why they are not eager to smile or converse, for fear they should falsely appear as uncouth or slow. My students tend to naturally stick to people from their own culture. They feel accepted by their peers and they feel they can communicate better with them. It is a natural response to the environment. Although you are a friendly individual whou would welcome the opportunity to be in their company, they have probably had a fair share of unlucky, even brutal experiences with other persons.

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    Name : Laura26077, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Orthodox Christian, Age : 26, City : Emporia, State : KS, Country : United States, Occupation : teacher, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class, 
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