Learning English as a Second Language is vital to Cecilia Jimenez, who has just completed eight months of study. “I learn pronunciation and grammar, and it’s very important to me to have my tutor,” Jimenez said Saturday.

“Before, I was scared whenever I talked, but now I’m more confident,” she said. Jimenez, who became a U.S. citizen in 2002, was part of a Saturday event honoring students and tutors of the ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada. Executive Director Florence Phillips said there are 75 tutor volunteers and 130 students.

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