Muslim Immigrants Learn English  Learning English is one of the
main struggles for many immigrants who come to Minnesota. As
part of KFAI’s Muslims in Minnesota series, reporter Sarah Boden
explores how immigrants who share a faith in Islam accomplish
this daunting task.  Smatterings of English and Spanish mix with
the mostly Somali language spoken at the Dur Dur Bakery and
Grocery store on Minneapolis’ East Lake Street. Hohamoud
Abdullahi Diis works eight hours a day behind the counter. He
communicates using hand signals and other gestures for his non-
Somali customers.  “When you first came to the US did you know
any English?” a visitor asked.  “I understand, but I can’t
speaking…” Diis tried to explain.  “Is becoming more proficient
in English something you want to do? “ he was asked.  “Yeah, I
need more English,” Diis said. “I want…I want to teach—learn
English. But I don’t have time. Sometimes, I not going to
class.”  Diis’ occasional inability to connect with his
customers is a common problem with immigr