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ACE Classes is available at Fairfax County public libraries, county offices, job-placement centers, and the ACE customer service center.
Did you know that parking is free, there is no difference in tuition for out-of-county residents, and most classes have textbooks delivered the first night of class?
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Greetings!
The ACE World Language program is delighted to expand its class offerings this winter with Nepal: Country of Mt. Everest and the Birthplace of Buddha.
Instructor Satya Khadka is a Nepali native who was born, raised, and lived in Nepal for more than 30 years. She is currently a graduate student of Argosy University.
Come join the fun as students learn more about Nepal, its culture, and languages. Sample typical Nepali foods, practice basic phrases, and enjoy a mini-exhibition of traditional Nepali handicrafts and cultural items.
Your friends at ACE.
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 Explore Nepal
Country of Mt. Everest and Birthplace of Buddha
Nepal is a small South Asian country sandwiched between India and China. It is also known as the roof of the world or the top of the world because Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain (29,029 feet), is there.
Nepal is the country of temples, the birthplace of Buddha, and a country with vibrant and colorful cultural and natural heritages.
Nepal trivia - did you know Nepal has never been colonized, is  also called the Switzerland of Asia, and is world famous for hiking and trekking?
Explore Nepal's rich traditions of art, culture, and heritage. Sample typical foods, practice basic phrases of Nepali conversations, and enjoy a mini-exhibition of traditional handicrafts and cultural items.
Get ideas about what major things to see and do. This class is a must for those planning to visit Nepal!
Nepal: Country of Mt. Everest and
the Birthplace of Buddha
FC06340 | $107
Monday, February 6 - March 5
(no class Monday, February 20)
Woodson HS, Room G102
Instructor: Satya Khadka
Additional resources:
Discover Nepal | YouTube Nepal Tourism Board
NEPAL - THE most beautiful country in the world | YouTube
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Spoken Language Interpreter Certificate
Prepare to become a qualified interpreter
ACE's Spoken Language Interpretation Certificate Program prepares individuals to become qualified interpreters in community and government settings.
This rigorous program requires that students be fluent in English and another language, have oral and written skills at the college level, and have a minimum of two years of college education. A language skills test is required.
Weekly classes begin January 25.
Note: the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides comprehensive information of the nature of work, training and qualifications, wages, job outlook, and more. BLS states that interpreters and translators can expect much faster than average employment growth.
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Vanna Moore's Italian Students
Just keep coming back...
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"I joined Vanna Moore's class in the fall of 2009 to brush up on my Italian in preparation for a trip we were planning to take to Italy. Well, we took the trip in the summer of 2010, but that wasn't the end of my Italian studies. Vanna is such an outstanding teacher, and the class is just so darned fun, that my classmates and I keep coming back for more!" Jeanine Sandova
"I have been in Vanna Moore's 502 Italian class for a year. I signed up to boost my woeful Italian in order to help me translate the love letters from my Italian grandfather to my American grandmother in World War I. I'm learning, practicing, and using specific grammar points now. When we don't understand something from the exercises in the book, Vanna's explanations are clear and she gives good examples to clarify further." Wendy Kilpatrick
"I lead a group of students from George Mason to Italy every July. The Italian language class that I have taken with Vanna for the last four years through ACE has given me the confidence I need to speak to Italians and help me conduct my group of 15-25 students more effectively." Cathy Wright
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