In the wake of events in England and around the world, where more doors seem to be closing than opening, here, however small, is another kind of story. To those who would consider themselves hard-eyed realists, who feel the need for more doors, it’s laughably naive. The story’s name is Mary Leighton.

One sunny afternoon, language learners took their conversation outside.

Link to article: http://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/pete-mcmartin-english-arabic-language-exchange-program-opens-doors-in-vancouver