- "Memphis is fortunate to have a top quality language institution like
.There, with the guidance of highly qualified teachers, many teaching their native languages,
students have the opportunity to utilize what they are learning in realistic conversation with the teachers and other students.Not only is this a very effective learning environment,
but it is a most enjoyable experience as well."-
JAMES MURFF
Retired Bussinesman
"I had the Opportunity to apply for a job as social worker who could interpret for Hispanic/Latino clients. I had studied Spanish in college, but needed to increase my skills in conversation.
After six months with
, I felt confident enough for the job. I have been working at my agency for 1 1/2 years and MLS lessons still help me develop my Spanish."
LISA INCARDONA
Family Service Coordinator.
"I have been a student of
for three years, and have progressed from knowing very little vocabulary words to beginning to speak fluently; from understanding nothing that anyone native spoke,
to being able to understand enough content to be able to reply. I have loved the method of learning and the types of activities we have used. It has been fun because of the lack of stress of routine exams
and because of the fact that the teachers and classmates have become like a family. I have acquired the skills to be able to do some translating between English and Spanish-speaking people and also
to assist with a weekly group of Latino immigrants. It has been a wonderful experience and has expanded my mind and my world."
Elizabeth Shelley
Director of Community Education
YWCA/AW
"I like MLS because the teachers are very nice, professional and they have a lot of patience. I also like to take classes there because the enviroment is friendly."
Ana Lopez
ESL student