October 13, 1994: Vol26n6: LETTERS

To the Editor: 
I would once again like to invite members of the UB community to help
new emigres from the former Soviet Union practice their English.
	  People of all ages are coming to Buffalo at the rate of
about 100 per year. Many have studied English before and are studying
it now, but they all have difficulty understanding the spoken language
and need practice in conversational English in order to get jobs and
participate in American life.
	If you like people, have your own transportation and can spare
about an hour each week, the Jewish Family Service of Greater Buffalo
can match you up with an individual or family and will give you an
orientation on how to begin.
	Many Buffalonians have found this type of volunteer work very
fulfilling and have enjoyed the friendships they have formed with
these families. If you are interested, call Julie Lewitsky at
883-1914.
	Emily Tall 
	Assoc. Prof. of Russian, Director, Russian Program