Cooking Classes Empower Women in Preston to Learn English
The cooking class helping women learn English
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Sanctuary Cookalongs, a Preston-based organization, offers cooking classes that help women from diverse backgrounds improve their English skills. Participants, including Denisa Theodorescu from Romania and Halima from Algeria, learn to cook traditional dishes while fostering friendships and community ties.
- 01Sanctuary Cookalongs provides cooking classes to help non-English speaking women improve their language skills.
- 02Participants share their culinary traditions, fostering cultural exchange and community bonding.
- 03The initiative encourages women to take on teaching roles, enhancing their confidence and integration.
- 04The program was established in 2021 by Jen Rankin to support underrepresented women.
- 05Women like Denisa Theodorescu and Halima have found friendship and belonging through these classes.
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Sanctuary Cookalongs, based in Preston, England, offers a unique approach to language learning through cooking classes for women whose first language is not English. Denisa Theodorescu, a Romanian baker, has found these classes invaluable for improving her English over the past four years. Participants, including Halima from Algeria and Abida Kabir from Pakistan, engage in cooking traditional dishes, creating a supportive environment that fosters friendship and cultural exchange. Established in 2021 by Jen Rankin, the program aims to empower underrepresented women by enhancing their language skills, confidence, and community integration. The initiative encourages participants to eventually lead their own classes, promoting a sense of ownership and community contribution.
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The cooking classes provide a supportive environment for women to learn English, build friendships, and integrate into the Preston community.
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