Community Education:
Foreign Language
Spring 2009
Classes
French
The class will help students acquire the basics in the French language. Namely how to introduce themselves, ask for direction, order food in a restaurant, say the date and the time, talk about the weather and the seasons, express their feelings, etc. It also will be a forum for understanding the French culture and pointing out the similarities and the differences between the latter and other cultures.
Mondays & Wednesdays
April 6th - May 6th
6 – 8 pm
Fee: $50
Spanish for Beginners I
This course is geared toward those who have NO experience in the language. This class will cover basic vocabulary such as letter sounds, greetings, numbers, colors, food, and clothing. This class is designed to offer an introduction to the study of the Spanish language in a relaxed atmosphere. The goal of the class is to become familiar with a variety of vocabulary and have fun in the process. There is no book required for the class.
Mondays & Wednesdays
May 30th – April 20th
NO CLASS ON APRIL 6th
6:15 – 7:30 pm
Fee: $50
Conversational Spanish
This course is for those who have had previous exposure to the Spanish language and would like the opportunity to converse with others who are learning the language. This class will be conducted primarily in Spanish, however, the goal of the course is to provide a relaxed environment for beginners to practice speaking. It will not be ideal for those who are already well advanced in the language. The approach will be moderately paced. The instructor will act as a facilitator to the conversation and offer vocabulary assistance and grammatical clarification. There is no book required for the class.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
March 31st – May 14th
NO CLASS ON MAY 12th
6:30 – 7:30 pm