ISANS is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the J & W Murphy Foundation that will provide funding for the next three years to re-establish our very successful English as an Additional Language (EAL) Volunteer Tutor Program. The EAL Volunteer Tutor Program will link newcomers and volunteers, both within ISANS and in the broader community. The program will offer volunteer-led conversation circles, as well as other supports to help address the needs of the many newcomers, including the Syrians who have arrived in Nova Scotia since January. These conversation circles widen the scope of our language programs, offering clients an important additional option for language practice.