Language Access & Cultural Exchange Program Highlights

ACE MV is committed to providing equitable access to education, professional development and opportunities for cultural exchange for all Island residents. The ACE MV Language Access Career Exploration programs include interpreting and translation training for bilingual residents, ESL for non-native English speakers, and Portuguese classes for English speakers.

In order to serve the Island’s significant population of Portuguese-speaking learners, ACE MV also partners with 4Cs and other training providers to offer workforce training and higher education taught in Brazilian Portuguese. It is our goal to support language learners and students of all backgrounds and abilities, and to promote cultural connection and exchange through workshops and community events.

ACE MV is grateful to be a part of an inclusive, multicultural Island community. Read on to learn more about upcoming offerings and celebrate our students’ success!

Talk & Café

Talk & Café is a new ACE MV offering, bringing together beginning bi-lingual language learners for conversation practice in both English and Brazilian Portuguese.

Class participants are required to be fully proficient in one language and have basic proficiency in the other.

Location: Haven Shared Workspace

Dates: Wednesdays June 11, 18, 25, and July 2

Times: 5:30-6:30pm

Cost: Free

Email izadora@acemv.org to register!

Art of Medical Interpretation Class

Congratulations to ACE MV students who completed the Art of Medical Interpretation course!

A cohort of bilingual students developed skills that will enable them to pursue a professional future in healthcare interpretation, a much needed service here on the Island! The course was an in-depth six-week class, and Program Facilitator Izadora Coutinho helped students succeed! Thank you, Izadora!

Advanced ESL Class

Congratulations to ACE MV students who completed our Advanced ESL class!

This intensive class covered advanced oral and written language skills, including conversational practice, comprehension of written materials, and more!

Thank you to our instructors, Lorena and Izadora, who know how to keep learning fun!

If you are interested in future Advanced ESL courses, please email: izadora@acemv.org

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