How language barriers can affect students at home and in the classroom

Legacy Early College | Greenville, SC

For non-native English speakers, language barriers can be overwhelming. Sometimes, doing menial tasks, like paying bills, falls on younger generations in the family. Reporters at Legacy Early College spoke with students and teachers about the effects of these communication hurdles.

Produced by Natalia Antonio-Martinez and Elijah Hernandez-Jordan at Legacy Early College High School in Greenville, South Carolina. Mentorship provided by SRL associate producer Kristy Choi. Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educator Neena Kumar. Station support provided by South Carolina ETV.