All levels are welcome to join this class. Teaching focuses on acquiring language tools to help survive everyday situations typical of a visit abroad. Students will develop listening, pronunciation, speaking and
reading skills.

This class is an introduction to the Mandarin language, as well as Chinese characters and the Pinyin system. It will focus on pronunciation, listening and speaking skills, as well as social communication. Cultural treasures will be revealed to enhance the enjoyment in learning with a better
understanding of China. Students will be encouraged to memorize Chinese characters for everyday use. The class will also focus on expressions and idioms useful in travel.

This class is for students with no previous knowledge of French or for those who need a refresher. In addition to a brief overview of the French sound system, teaching focuses on practical vocabulary appropriate for basic interaction in French-speaking countries. Basic grammar is introduced, including articles, gender, adjectives, numbers, and present tense verbs. Beginners may stay for the intermediate class.

This class is a continuation of the beginning course and assumes the knowledge acquired in that course. Teaching focuses on expanding language skills needed in common, daily situations with emphasis on listening and speaking. More grammar points are introduced including past and future tense verbs. Intermediate students may also join either the beginning or advanced class, with instructor approval regarding the level.

This class is for more proficient French speakers. While oral communication is still the main focus, cultural readings and newspaper articles may be included. Additional grammar points will be added within the context of conversation. Advanced students may also join the intermediate class, for up to 2 hours of instruction.

This class is for students with no previous knowledge of German or those who need a refresher. In addition to a brief overview of the German sound system, teaching focuses on practical vocabulary appropriate for basic interaction in German speaking countries. Basic grammar is introduced including articles, gender, adjectives, numbers, and present tense verbs. In addition to a brief overview of the German sound system, students will learn practical vocabulary appropriate for basic interaction in German-speaking countries.

This class is a continuation of the beginning course and assumes the knowledge acquired in one year of instruction at adult education or the equivalent. Teaching focuses on expanding language skills needed in common daily situations with emphasis on listening and speaking. More grammar points are introduced including past and future tense verbs.

This class is designed for beginners as an introduction to the Italian language and to provide linguistic survival skills. Focus will be on practical language skills needed for the situations most commonly encountered while visiting Italy. Emphasis will be on listening and speaking.

This introductory class assumes no previous knowledge. The basic drills and concepts acquired will serve as a foundation from which fluency will be developed. Class time instruction will focus on the development of listening and speaking skills. Take home reading and writing assignments will be reviewed to assess understanding.

This class assumes basic knowledge acquired in beginning Spanish and will also introduce past tense and other parts of speech. Class time instruction will focus on the development of listening and speaking skills. Take home reading and writing assignments will be reviewed in class.

This course is for the more proficient Spanish speaker and will review skills acquired in beginning Spanish courses. Additional verb tenses and points of grammar will be introduced. The development of oral communication, reading and writing assignments will be reviewed to assess understanding.