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Ruta27 Is More Than Just ESL Classes -- It's a Community

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Students engaged in a lesson about driving terminology in English and Spanish with instructors David Frye (left) and Richard D'Atille (right). HOPE HAMILTON
One of the three classrooms in Ruta27's new space in East Hampton. HOPE HAMILTON
The front of Ruta27's new space is welcoming to everyone. HOPE HAMILTON
Students in class with instructor Richard D'Attile. KYRIL BROMLEY
Students in class on a recent Tuesday evening with instructors Richard D'Atille (left) and David Frye (right). KYRIL BROMLEY
Ruta27 instructor David Frye. KYRIL BROMLEY
Students in a Ruta27 Tuesday evening class with instructor Richard D'Attile. KYRIL BROMLEY
Students engaged in a recent Tuesday evening Ruta27 class. KYRIL BROMLEY
Students in class with instructor Richard D'Attile. KYRIL BROMLEY
Students in class with instructor Richard D'Attile. KYRIL BROMLEY
Students in class with instructor Richard D'Attile. KYRIL BROMLEY
Students in class with instructor Richard D'Attile. KYRIL BROMLEY
Students in class with instructor David Frye. KYRIL BROMLEY
Students in class with instructor David Frye. KYRIL BROMLEY
Students in class on a recent Tuesday evening.
Students in class on a recent Tuesday evening.

Students engaged in a lesson about driving terminology in English and Spanish with instructors David Frye (left) and Richard D'Atille (right). HOPE HAMILTON

One of the three classrooms in Ruta27's new space in East Hampton. HOPE HAMILTON

The front of Ruta27's new space is welcoming to everyone. HOPE HAMILTON

Students in class with instructor Richard D'Attile. KYRIL BROMLEY

Students in class on a recent Tuesday evening with instructors Richard D'Atille (left) and David Frye (right). KYRIL BROMLEY

Ruta27 instructor David Frye. KYRIL BROMLEY

Students in a Ruta27 Tuesday evening class with instructor Richard D'Attile. KYRIL BROMLEY

Students engaged in a recent Tuesday evening Ruta27 class. KYRIL BROMLEY

Students in class with instructor Richard D'Attile. KYRIL BROMLEY

Students in class with instructor David Frye. KYRIL BROMLEY

Students in class on a recent Tuesday evening.

After a long day of work, Ruta27 learners and volunteers alike made their way to a recent Tuesday evening English class. The space was bright and jovial, and everyone was... more

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Ruta27 Is More Than Just ESL Classes -- It's a Community

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