An organization in Lehigh Acres is breaking down language barriers with weekly English classes that are helping people better their futures.
Inside a small classroom at the Lehigh Community Services Center, adult students take notes as they work to master a new language. For many, it’s their first step toward the American dream.
Rita Cardoso leads these free weekly classes, drawing from her own experience as an immigrant. 35 years ago, she moved from Cuba and didn’t speak English. Americans helped her learn the language while driving her to work and navigating her new country…