PHOTOGRAPH BY CRAIG BERGGOLD, 1983

A farmworking husband and wife strike a traditional pose in their South Vancouver home after hosting an English as a Second Language class.

"The CFU organized ESL classes in families’ houses to make it easier for people to attend. Neighbours within walking distance were encouraged to join in. The result has almost always been a range of abilities in each class, which makes teaching more challenging. It is a necessary compromise, however, because students, especially women, are reluctant to leave home for classes. Also, with full family participation, classes have more importance and credibility, which provides more support for the women." - The Farmworker newspaper, 1988