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‘A big help’: El Centro offering free citizenship preparation classes [Video]

TULSA, Okla. — Located in east Tulsa, El Centro is doing its best to provide immigrants with important information and resources.

2 News talked to El Centro about these plans in July:

Tulsa Immigrant Community Development Corporation has big plans for the future

One of its newest programs includes a completely free tutoring program for immigrants trying to pass their citizenship exam.

Denni Blum has taught English at El Centro for several years, but noticed there was a need for something more specific.

“I just noticed that some students were talking about taking the citizenship exam,” she said.

She said she told the director she would be willing to teach people what they need to know to prepare for the citizenship test.

Once it was all approved, Blum wanted to revolve learning around having fun.

“I am a person that loves to play games, and I think that’s one of the greatest ways to learn anything,” she said.

“Because …

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