Alexandra Dubova posted on Facebook asking people if they’d be interested in joining her for a one-hour walk around Adam’s Pond in Paradise, as a way to socialize and help her improve her English. (Jessica Singer/CBC)
As a recent Ukrainian immigrant to Newfoundland and Labrador, Alexandra Dubova is eager to improve her English.
But she isn’t going about it the traditional way. Instead of hiring a tutor or taking lessons online, Dubova asked people on Facebook if they’d be interested in going on a walk.
“Oh, it was amazing,” said Dubova, who moved to the province from Odesa around three months
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