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Language
French for Travelers
Planning a trip to a French speaking county? This class will give beginning students the confidence and skills needed to interact with native speakers while traveling. Focus will be on key phases and vocabulary as well as French culture and customs. Bon voyage! No class on 11/23.
Mandarin for Travelers
Are you planning a trip to a Mandarin speaking country, or have you always wanted to learn some common Mandarin phrases? Whether you plan to travel for business or pleasure, learning basic Mandarin phrases and conversational skills will be key to a successful trip.
Instructor: Jochim 4 sessions Reg Fee: $50 Location: FHS/ Rm 73 236218 Beg M 5-6:30pm 11/17-11/28
This class offers you an opportunity to learn material beyond the text, such as Chinese culture and customs. Required textbook: Beginner’s Mandarin Chinese, ISBN 978-0-07-174994-7 with or without CD. Edition by Seurfield & Song. Level 2 will start with Lesson 5. Level 3 will start with Lesson 12. Mandarin Advanced: This is the ideal opportunity to practice speaking Mandarin in a comfortable,relaxed setting. The Instructor will facilitate discussions about life in China and culture. Adv. 3 will start with Lesson 12. No classes on 11/23, 12/21 and 12/28.
Instructor: Rothstein Reg Fee: $50
237406 Beg W
Location: 7:15-8:45pm
4 sessions FHS/ Rm 85 11/2-11/30
French: Beg & Intermediate
Mandarin: Int & Advanced
Bonjour! This course is for anyone who has not taken French before or would like to review the basics. This course is designed for basic skills related spoken and written French. A book will be discussed at the first class. No class on 12/20 and 12/27.
French Intermediate French Intermediate is suitable for anyone with minimum of 12 hours previous exposure to French language study. We will be increasing vocabulary, reinforcing mastery of basic grammar with more complex oral and written expressions. Textbookwillbediscussedinclass. No class on 12/20 and 12/27
Instructor: Jochim Reg Fee: $105 , $95 232247 Int W 232347 Adv M
Location: 6-8pm
6:30-8:30pm
8, 7 sessions FHS/ Rm 73 11/2-1/11 10/31-12/12
Instructor: Engel
Reg Fee: $90
233117 Beg Tu 233217 Int Tu
Location: 6-7:30pm 7:30-9pm
8 sessions CHS/ Rm 911 11/1-1/3 11/1-1/3
Italian: Beg & Intermediate
German: Beg & Intermediate
This course will prepare students for basic communication in Italian — ideal for those planning a trip to Italy. The textbook, Learn Italian the Fast & Fun Way- 3rd Ed. by Marcel Danesi, available at local bookstores. Italian Intermediate: If you are comfortable with basic Italian, then this course is foryou. Youwillcontinuetomasterthebasicsof conversation and expand your vocabulary. Learn essential Italian conversational words and phrases before traveling to Italy or to converse with a friend or colleague. Textbook: Learn Italian the Fast & Fun Way- 3rd Ed. by Marcel Danesi.
Guten Tag! Do you want to learn some basic German in a fun and a playful way? We will use Barron’s Learn German the Fast and Fun Way (2nd Edition) by Paul Graves and learn vocabulary for traveling, ordering food etc. through songs and games. We will use the book “Eurolingua Deutsch 1.” $2 materials fee payable to the instructor.. German Intermediate: This course is designed for people with a previous exposure to the language. We will refresh your knowledge about the basics of German including the grammar and continue improving conversation skills. We will take a deeper look into German grammar and how to construct more complex sentences. Let’s review some grammar and continue improving conversation skills. We will use the book “EurolinguaDeutsch1.” $2materialsfeepayable to the instructor. No classes on 11/23, 12/21 and 12/28.
Instructor: Karge 8 sessions Reg Fee: $90 Location: FHS / Room 84 234147 Beg W 6-7:30pm 11/2-1/11 234148 Int W 7:30-9pm 11/2-1/11
Develop your ability to understand introductory spoken and written Japanese in cultural contexts, with emphasis on conversational skills. Required text: GenkiI,AnIntegratedCourseinElementary Japanese,Publisher: TheJapanTimes; Either1st edition: ISBN 4-7890-0963-7 or 2nd edition: ISBN 4-78901440-1 can be used. $5 materials fee payable to the instructor.Japanese Intermediate: This class is suitable for students who have had a minimum of 12 hours previous to Japanese language study. Students should be able to read Hiragana (Japanese alphabet) for this level. Required text: Genki I , An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, Publisher: The Japan Times; Either 1st edition: ISBN 4-7890-0963-7 or 2nd edition: ISBN 4-78901440-1 can be used. $5 materials fee payable to the instructor. No classes on 11/23, 12/22 and 12/29.
Instructor: Mariani RegFee: $80
235157 Beg Tu 235158 Int Tu
7 sessions Location:CHS/Rm418 5:30-7pm 11/1-12/13 7pm-830 pm 11/1-12/13
Japanese: Beg & Intermediate
Speak, listen, read and write Spanish with a simple level of fluency. This class is for anyone who has not taken Spanish before or would like to review the basics. This class is perfect for work or personal enrichment. Textbook is Spanish Now 7th or 8th edition with CDs by Ruth Silverstein. Spanish Intermediate This class is suitable for students with a minimum of 12 hours previous exposure to Spanish language study. It is designed to build on basic skills related to speaking, listening and reading and writing and to increase proficiency in these areas. Textbook: Spanish Now 7th edition and Practice Makes Perfect Spanish Pronouns & Prepositions by Dorothy Richmond. Instructor: Rothstein 7 sessions
Instructor: Terry
Reg Fee: $79
236222 Beg W 236220 Int W
Location:
6-7:30pm 7:30-9pm
7 sessions FHS/ Rm 125 11/2-1/4 11/2-1/4
This class is designed for the student who has the basic language skills in Japanese. You will be expanding your vocabulary and learning Japanese expressions and customs. Whether you are traveling on vacation or business, or want to converse on a casual basis, this course will help you improve your speaking skills. The textbook, Genki -II 2nd edition, ISBN #978-4-7890-1443-4, will be used as a resource and is available in local bookstores. No class 9/5. Instructor: Yokoyama 8 sessions Reg Fee: $110 Location: FHS /Rm 125 236388 Adv M 6-8pm 10/31-12/12
Spanish: Beg & Intermediate
Reg Fee: $90 237156 Beg 237159 Int
Location: CHS / Rm 412 Tu 7-9pm 11/1-12/13 Th 6:30-8:30pm 11/3-12/15
Lets Speak Japanese
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