Each Tuesday and Thursday morning my companion and I teach conversation classes for adults learning English as a second language. Our students hail from all over the world—Ukraine, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, China, India, and Democratic Republic of the Congo, to list a few places. Their stories are fascinating and as diversified as the countries they come from.
One thing each of our students has in common is a desire to learn. Most immigrated to the United States of America knowing little or no English. Instead of retreating into a shell they've put themselves on the line. They exhibit that rare quality of humility as they work with teachers and volunteers to learn the complicated English language. And they work—hard.
My experience with our students reminds me that no one is ever too old to learn. We should learn something new every day of our lives. When we are teachable and willing to work hard we can learn and accomplish many things. These principles apply in both sacred and secular learning.
What is one new thing you learned today?
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