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Posts Categorized: Newcomer Stories
Newcomer Story: Jihad Laguerbia
“My first advice to newcomers is to stop overthinking,” Jihad said. “I worried a lot (when we arrived in Canada)…. Read more »
Newcomer Story: Vira Bugaienko
Meeting Vira was like catching up with a long-lost friend. After being a consistent winner in our Summer Photo Contest… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Volodymyr Kryvenko
This quarter, we are privileged to share Daria’s story, as well as that of her husband, Volodymyr. The couple, along… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Daria Kryvenko
Have you ever encountered a moment when you felt the undeniable power of destiny? For Daria, it was a series… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Luidmila Nakonechna
This quarter, we are highlighting the story of one our Language Contest Champions, Luidmila. It’s a story of resilience and… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Isabella (Xinyu Yang)
“One kind word can change an entire day.” This came to mind as I was reading Isabella’s appreciation letters for… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Sara Yousufi
Congratulations to our December Language Contest winner, Sara Yousufi! This soft-spoken lady started learning with English Online (EO) just last… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Mariya Ostapchuk
Congratulations to our November Language Contest winner, Mariya Ostapchuk! Despite being one of English Online’s (EO) newest learners, Mariya rose… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Landiarisoa Razafindranaivo
Hooray for our August Language Contest Grand Winner, Landiarisoa Razafindranaivo! Landy has won several times in the past weeks, winning… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Mithula Raveendran
We are proud to feature the first graduate of our revitalized e-Volunteer program, Mithula Raveendran. Mithula was paired with a… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Mariela Camero
Double hooray for our June Language Contest Grand Winner, Mariela Camero!! Double, because aside from her language contest win, we’re… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Anne Sonie Joseph Noel
Three cheers for our Language Contest April Grand Winner, Anne Sonie Joseph Noel!!! We are shining the spotlight on her… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Ellen Min Chen
We’re celebrating Ellen who is our first Language Contest winner. Our Language Contest consists of three fairly difficult grammar questions… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Silvia Ortega dela Cruz
Silvia’s cheerful face came on the screen after I clicked on Skype. She was all smiles but she told me… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Soledad Orcorchuk
Moving to a new country is tough. Now imagine going through it during a global pandemic. On top of your… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Kirandeep Kaur Gill
My interview with Kirandeep had a few stops and starts. First, she failed to show up for our Skype meeting… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Nguyen Thi Hoang Dung (Dzung Nguyen)
Dzung Nguyen was among the first to answer my request for interviewees. I had posted an ad asking for “stories… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Brhan Abrha
Brhan’s answer to the question “what do you like about Manitoba?” confused me. She said “Oh, I like the shiny… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Gabriela Miranda Campero
“Dance is in my soul. You know us Mexicans, once we hear music, we have to dance (makes a gesture… Read more »