Good food, good conversation | International students strengthen English skills for Thanksgiving dinner - Marshall Democrat

Good food, good conversation | International students strengthen English skills for Thanksgiving dinner - Marshall Democrat

By Sarah Gray/Group Editor Food draws people together. This holiday season, it’s also helping students improve their vocabulary. Like many kitchens preparing a holiday meal, there was a bustle of activity inside the kitchen at First United Methodist Church Friday morning where roughly 30 people gathered. The sounds of running water, clinking utensils and laughter meshed as everyone found their places. “This recipe calls for six potatoes.” “Where…