Ms. M moved to the U.S. one year ago, feeling excited but unsure of what to expect. The language barrier quickly became her biggest challenge since she speaks Spanish and had limited English. Simple tasks like reading signs or talking to people made leaving the house stressful and intimidating.

After a friend told her about SACSS English classes, Ms. M decided to enroll. She started in the beginner class in 2025 and graduated! She loved the classes so much that she continued into the new intermediate class in 2026. Over time, she built practical English skills and began communicating in short phrases with more ease. This week marked her final class before she moves to another state, and she now approaches daily life with greater confidence using English.