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WORLD LANGUAGES
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CCAE offers classes in many languages taught by highly trained and experienced instructors. We use the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to assess students and establish learning goals (p . 18) . Please visit ccae .org/language-levels for a self-assessment, level descriptions, and our most up-todate language offerings. Please take advantage of our Personal Assessment Days (p. 20). For any questions about a specific language or level you can also email languages@ccae .org or call Francesca Ferraris at 617 .547 .6789 ext .112 . Many language classes require the purchase of a textbook . We recommend purchasing the book before attending the first class.
ARABIC
Mansour Salsabili | Ph.D., Middle East Studies Approximately 422 million people worldwide—both Muslim and Christian—speak Arabic, which includes three varieties: Classical Arabic (the language of the Islamic religion), Standard Arabic (official language, news, documents, etc.), and colloquial Arabic (different dialects) . Spoken both in the Arabian world and in several Asian and African countries, Arabic was adopted as one of the six official languages of the United Nations in 1973 . Events in the Middle East have encouraged new interest in Arabic .
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: ARB1 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: ARB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: ARB4 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Colleen McGilpin, Sara Vallesteros | ASL Instructors and Native Speakers Learn the basics of sign language as a first step to developing receptive and expressive skills . You will learn commonly used signs, the basic grammatical rules of American Sign Language, and information about the deaf .
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: ASB1 Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $190 | Colleen McGilpin Sec. 02: 10 Fridays, 6:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $190 | Sara Vallesteros
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: ASB2 Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 7-8pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $190 | Colleen McGilpin
Free Personal Online Assessment Days
Need help with finding the right class for you? Register to one of our free online assessment days on Zoom for Spanish, French, Italian and German .
Monday, March 22, 9-11am Tuesday, March 23, 6-8pm
For an online self-assessment, visit ccae .org/ language-levels . Contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae .org or 617-547-6789 ext . 112 for more details .
BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE
Jõao Copertino Pereira, Katia Costa-Bancroft, Allan Oliveira | Native Speakers Portuguese, the native language of Brazil, is spoken by approximately 180 million people around the world, including one million in Massachusetts! This series of engaging classes emphasizes spoken production and interaction .
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: BPB1 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Allan Oliveira
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: BPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 | Jõao Copertino Pereira No class Apr. 19 & May 31
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
Expand your vocabulary and fluency in this relaxed and fun class for students who have at least 60 hours of instruction (or equivalent) . We will practice to express ourselves comfortably, discuss current events, and engage fully in the cultural context of Brazilian Portuguese .
COURSE CODE: BPIC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Katia Costa-Bancroft
PORTUGUESE FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS
Katia Costa-Bancroft | M.A., Portuguese Language Education Portuguese and Spanish are both Romance languages, closely related in vocabulary and grammar . For speakers of Spanish, it can be a challenge to study Portuguese because of this close linguistic relationship . This class is for advanced and native speakers of Spanish who would like a quick, solid introduction to Brazilian Portuguese .
COURSE CODE: BPSP Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255
BRAZILIAN CINEMA
Jõao Copertino Pereira | Native Speaker This class is an introduction to the major trends in Brazilian filmmaking since the 1960s. We will analyze four outstanding films to understand the gravitational points in the construction of audiovisual narratives about Brazil by Brazilians . Students will be confronted with issues regarding politics, morality, gender, social inequality, communication, travels, and more . Students of all levels of Portuguese are welcome as long as they are prepared to immerse into the language .
COURSE CODE: BPCI Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins May 6 | $115
CHINESE
Jin Cooper | Native Speaker and Author, Notes from Harvard Mandarin Chinese has more native speakers than any other language . As Mandarin’s popularity increases among language learners, give yourself an advantage with an experienced and enthusiastic instructor .
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: CMB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 No class Apr. 19 & May 31
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: CMB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 No class Apr. 19 & May 31
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: CMB3 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $255
HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE
This class assumes that students have taken Chinese classes continuously for approximately one year . It focuses on recognizing frequently used Chinese characters and writing simple Chinese sentences, along with conversations for everyday life . Following the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference, students at this level will learn to handle a limited variety of situations, such as telephone conversations, locations, and school life if time allows . These topics correspond to Lessons 3-5 of the Intermediate Chinese textbook, by Yong Ho, with an accompanying Audio CD .
COURSE CODE: CMLI Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $255
NEW PARENT & CHILD FRENCH CLASS
FRENCH FOR KIDS (4-6 YEARS) & PARENTS
Mireille Boutin | Native Speaker Would you like to help your child learn French? Join us for some fun and interactive sessions where we will do some activities to help children (and parents) learn basic French vocabulary through books, songs, dance, yoga, simple art projects, and more . Children should keep some papers and color markers or pencils handy for all meetings - as we may draw on some occasions . We will also have some regular "show and tell" time so please ask your child to have a little something they can present to the group every week, preferably something they made or worked on . No knowledge of French is required . À bientôt ! Tuition is for a child and a parent .
COURSE CODE: FRKI Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 10-10:45am. Begins Apr. 9 | $150 No class Apr. 23
FRENCH
Neha Coureil | French Instructor Mélanie Huguet | Native Speaker French is the official language of 29 countries. It has a long history as an international language of literature and scientific standards and is a primary or second language of many international organizations . French has been called one of the three most useful languages for business by Bloomberg Businessweek . Join their ranks in this series of engaging classes, emphasizing spoken production and interaction .
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: FRB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 | Neha Coureil No class Apr. 19 & May 31
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: FRB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 12 | $255 No class Apr. 19 & May 31
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: FRB3 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $255 | Mélanie Huguet
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: FRB4 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Mélanie Huguet
LOW INTERMEDIATE
COURSE CODE: FRLI Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 14 | $255 | Neha Coureil
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent and are comfortable using the present and have some knowledge of passé composé and imparfait . Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of French, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations .
COURSE CODE: FRCB Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 | Mélanie Huguet No class Apr. 19 & May 31 Sec. 02: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 | Mélanie Huguet No class Apr. 19 & May 31
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
You are pretty comfortable in everyday situations and in applying your solid knowledge of the basics of French . Now it’s time to practice expressing yourself in more complex situations, to voice opinions and share points of views with your classmates, to increase your vocabulary and engage fully in the cultural context of French .
COURSE CODE: FRIC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255
PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE
Melanie Huguet | Native Speaker This class will improve the students’ pronunciation and help to facilitate the comprehension of spoken language . It will cover the vowels and letters that are mispronounced by English speakers such as “R” and “U,” as well the nasal vowels and sounds that are combinations of letters and vowels . We will also go over the consonants that are not pronounced at the end of words . The class aims for the development of perfect French pronunciation by having fun practicing . This class is for students who took at least 30 hours of French (CEFR A2 and above) .
COURSE CODE: FPRO Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins May 11 | $175
PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE II
Melanie Huguet | Native Speaker In this class students will focus on practice of pronunciation and intonation in fluent French speech. This class is for students who took Pronunciation I or have an intermediate/ advanced level (CEFR B1 and above) .
COURSE CODE: FPR2 Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 13 | $115
Á LIVRE OUVERT: FRENCH BOOK CLUB
Michel L’Huillier | Native Speaker Nous nous rassemblerons, via Zoom, deux fois par mois pour une discussion ouverte autour d’un livre en langue française . Nous définirons les mots difficiles, puis soulignerons les thèmes essentiels pour voir comment ces thèmes font écho à des événements récents ou touchent des sujets importants de notre vie personnelle. Pour la seconde édition de “Á Livre Ouvert” je propose Les contes de la Bécasse de Guy de Maupassant qui décrivent sa Normandie natale, les cicatrices de la guerre franco-allemande de 1870, et les changements sociaux en France à la veille de la révolution industrielle . L’humour est présent à chaque page mais aussi une cruauté impitoyable . Nous lirons plusieurs contes à chacune de nos rencontres et, à la fin du livre, essayerons d’en trouver le fil directeur. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above) .
COURSE CODE: FRBC Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 13 (meets bi-weekly) | $140
LE MONDE FRANCOPHONE: FRENCH CONVERSATION AND CULTURE
Neha Coureil | French Instructor Did you know that French is an official language in 29 countries and that the “L’organisation internationale de la francophonie” has 84 member states? Join us this winter as we travel to different parts of the world to explore the history behind “la francophonie” and get a glimpse into how the different “francophone” cultures have adapted the French language to make it their own . Along the way you will improve your listening and conversational skills, learn some new vocabulary and enjoy the cultural exposure . For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above) . Every term new material and countries .
COURSE CODE: FRCO Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 29 | $115
JE SUIS D’ACCORD: LEARNING FRENCH WITH SONGS
Neha Coureil | French Instructor Just like the song by Françoise Hardy, if you agree that songs are a great way to learn French then this course is meant just for you . Every session we will listen to a couple of songs from different decades and genres. It will be an opportunity to improve your listening skills and work on your grammar . Along the way you will pick up some new vocabulary and enjoy the cultural exposure . For high beginners and above (CEFR A2 and above) .
COURSE CODE: FRSO Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins May 25 | $115
GERMAN
Petra Bittner, Diana Erinna, Francesca Ferraris | Native Speakers The German language boasts about 120 million native speakers . It is the most widely spoken native language in the European Union . The German-speaking countries are ranked fifth in terms of annual publication of new books, with one tenth of all books (including e-books) in the world being published in German language . Count yourself among its learners in this series of engaging classes, emphasizing spoken production and interaction . All classes are taught by highly educated and experienced native speakers, representing a variety of cultures and accents .
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: GRB1 Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jun. 1 | $230
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: GRB2 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $255 | Petra Bittner
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: GRB3 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 | Petra Bittner No class Apr. 19 & May 31 Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 9:30-11am. Begins Apr. 8 | $255 | Diana Erinna
INTERMEDIATE
COURSE CODE: GRIN Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Petra Bittner
ADVANCED READING AND CONVERSATION
COURSE CODE: GRRC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Francesca Ferraris
GERMAN BEGINNER CONVERSATION
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent and are comfortable with using the present tense and have some knowledge of Präteritum und Perfekt . Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of German, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations .
COURSE CODE: GRBC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255
BREAKFAST IN GERMAN: FRÜHSTÜCK AUF DEUTSCH
Diana Erinna | Native Speaker Enjoy your breakfast while improving your German communication skills. This class will build your vocabulary and fluency in a casual atmosphere . Recommended for advanced level students .
COURSE CODE: GEBB Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:30-11am. Begins Apr. 6 | $255
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TRAVEL IN GERMAN: VIER STÄDTE UND IHRE BERÜHMTEN BÜRGER*INNEN
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker In this class we will travel through Germany from North to South visiting the following places: Hamburg, Leipzig, Heidelberg and Augsburg . We’ll do some sightseeing (using pictures and videos), talk about important historic events, and discuss the lives of these cities’ famous sons and daughters: Johann Sebastian Bach und Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in Leipzig, Carl Bosch in Heidelberg and Berthold Brecht in Augsburg, to name but a few . This class is recommended for students with a high beginner level (CEFR A2) and above .
COURSE CODE: GRSB Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Apr. 15 | $115
GERMAN CONVERSATION ABOUT
LITERATURE: DER BESUCH DER ALTEN DAME
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker Der Besuch der alten Dame ist eine Tragikomödie in drei Akten des Schweizer Schriftstellers Friedrich Dürrenmatt . Die Uraufführung fand am 29. Januar 1956 in Zürich statt. Die Milliardärin Claire Zachanassian besucht die verarmte Kleinstadt Güllen, in der sie einst ihre Kindheit und Jugend als Klara Wäscher verbracht hat. Während die Einwohner auf finanzielle Unterstützung hoffen, will Claire vor allem Rache für ein altes Unrecht. In diesem Kurs lesen und diskutieren wir den Text und schauen Ausschnitte der Verfilmung. The class is recommended for students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1) and above . Required book: Der Besuch der alten Dame by Friedrich Dürrenmatt (publisher: Diogenes, ISBN: 9783257230451)
COURSE CODE: DURR Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins May 13 | $140
MODERN HEBREW
CONVERSATIONS IN HEBREW: TRAVEL, INNOVATION AND HOLIDAYS IN ISRAEL
Dalia Mendel | Native Speaker Get exposed to Hebrew and practice speaking and listening by exploring Israel’s most popular cities and sites . Learn about Israel as a start up nation and its contribution to the world . Discuss how the Jewish holidays are celebrated in Israel vs . in the US, for example, Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) . Discover recipes and learn how to cook some famous Israeli food . Listen to songs and watch video clips and more . Requirement: Students should at least have attended a Hebrew Beginner Level 1 class or the equivalent and be prepared to immerse into the language .
ITALIAN
Maria Grazia Lolla, Elena Lori | Native Speakers Italian is spoken as native language by approximately 85 million people in Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Australia . Throughout the world it is the fifth most studied foreign language. Taught by experienced and educated instructors, these classes emphasize building vocabulary, solidifying grammar, and improving spoken interaction .
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: ITB1 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: ITB2 Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 11:15am-12:45pm. Begins Apr. 9 | $255 | Elena Lori
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: ITB3 Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 9:30-11am. Begins Apr. 9 | $255 | Elena Lori
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: ITB4 Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $230 | Maria Grazia Lolla
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent and are comfortable with using the present tense and have some knowledge of passato prossimo and imperfetto . Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of Italian, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations . Please note this class requires a textbook: Storie italiane by Valeria Blasi (publisher: Alma edizioni)
COURSE CODE: ITBC Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 | Elena Lori No class Apr. 19 & May 31
DUE CHIACCHIERE E UN CAFFÈ:
ADVANCED ITALIAN CONVERSATION
Elena Lori | Native Speaker Immagina di essere seduto al bar di una piazza italiana, immagina di bere il tuo caffè e di gustare un cornetto mentre chiacchieri in italiano con le persone sedute ai tavoli vicini . Immagina di immergerti nella cultura e nello stile di vita italiani anche solo per un giorno alla settimana . This class is recommended for advanced students .
COURSE CODE: ITCC Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 No class Apr. 19 & May 31
APERITIVO LETTERARIO: ITALIAN BOOK CLUB
Elena Lori | Native Speaker Do you love Italy and all Italian things? Do you like the idea of knowing more about the country’s literature, history, and culture? Then this Italian book club is perfect for you . Come to share some classic literature, novels, and contemporary fiction with a glass of wine, the Italian type, of course! Intermediate Level (B1) in Italian required . Every term new books. Required book for the first meeting: La casa sull’argine (2020) by Daniela Raimondi .
COURSE CODE: APLI Sec. 01: 4 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Apr. 9 & 30, May 21, Jun. 11 | $115
CINE-CITTÀ: SENSO: ITALIAN LITERATURE INTO FILM
Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge We will discuss Luchino Visconti’s film Senso (1954) alongside the 19th-century novella of the same title by Camillo Boito on which the film is based. Set in Venice at the time of the Italian Risorgimento and featuring a story of betrayal where passion and politics intertwine, Visconti’s spectacular and controversial rendering asks audiences to reflect on the past and the future of Italy as a modern nation-state and a young republic . We will dedicate the first class to Boito’s 1883 novella (which will be made available in both English and Italian) and the second to Visconti’s film in the Criterion Collection version . We will discuss the two works in their historical and cultural context . Students of all levels of Italian are welcome as long as they are prepared to immerse into the language .
COURSE CODE: CIVI Sec. 01: 2 Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Apr. 7 & 14 | $75
GIALLO & SPUMANTE: ADVANCED ITALIAN MYSTERIES CLUB
Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge Stereotyped as the land of crime and intrigue, Italy has been the setting of many international best-selling mysteries . Politically committed, narratively sophisticated, and supremely enjoyable, the best Italian mysteries explore the dark side of Italy’s present, challenge ideas of justice, and seduce readers with the evocation of la dolce vita . We will discuss Ad occhi chiusi (2003) by best-selling writer as well as former anti-Mafia prosecutor Gianrico Carofiglio. In this legal thriller, the defense lawyer Guido Guerrieri takes up a case of stalking and violence against women . Narrated with understated irony, as well as offering a compelling plot line the novel uniquely captures the Italian way of life and its tragedies . .
COURSE CODE: ITGP Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Apr. 21 | $50
DIAMOCI DELLE ARIE! L’ ITALIANO ATTRAVERSO L’OPERA
Maria Felicita Fichera | Native Speaker E’ una serie di incontri in cui sarà raccontata la storia del Teatro d’Opera Italiano attraverso le storie, le melodie e i versi che hanno reso questa pagina della Storia italiana famosa in tutto il mondo . E’ un percorso che esplorerà le origini dell’Opera, la lingua, lo sviluppo e i caratteri dell’Opera seria e dell’Opera buffa. Conosceremo i celebri Protagonisti, dal Mozart italiano a Puccini, attraverso i loro capolavori e, visitando i palcoscenici dei Teatri più importanti, ascolteremo le voci dei grandi interpreti . Recommended for intermediate and advanced level (B1 and above) . Every term new material .
COURSE CODE: ITAR Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Apr. 26 | $140
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JAPANESE
Tomoko Takagi | Native Speaker Japanese is spoken by more than 125 million people around the world—primarily by the inhabitants of Japan, but also by populations of Japanese origin in Hawaii, as well as in North and South America . Nearly 4 million people around the world study Japanese . Japanese is an agglutinative language whose origins are not clearly established . The writing system consists of two syllabaries—Hiragana and Katakana—and the Chinese Kanji characters .
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: JPB1 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: JPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: JPB3 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
This class is designed to thoroughly review beginner level Japanese (Beginner Level 1-4 or equivalent), and exercise those learnings under practical situations . It is for students who have completed Beginner Level 1-4 classes or equivalent, who have learned Hiragana, Katakana, and have some knowledge of basic conjugations of verbs (masu-form, te-form and dictionary form) and adjectives et al .
COURSE CODE: JPBC Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 No class Apr. 19 & May 31
KOREAN
Soe Young Lee | Native Speaker Korean belongs to the Ural-Altaic family of languages and is spoken by approximately 100 million people in South Korea, North Korea, China, Japan, and the US . Due to Korea’s increasing economic and political importance in North-East Asia, Korean is growing increasingly popular around the world as a foreign language. The “Korean Wave” has become an influential global phenomenon since the start of the 21st century, heavily impacting the contemporary cultures, music, film, and television industries, and behavioural aspects of various people throughout the world .
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: KOB1 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: KOB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255
LATIN
SALVETE ROMANI: LATIN FOR BEGINNERS
Joan Brunetta | M.A., Medieval Studies, University of York Have you always been interested in Latin but never had a chance to study it? Although Latin is rarely taught nowadays, it remained the language of international communication in Europe well into the 18th century . Latin gives access not only to Classical texts, but also to more than 1000 years of texts written in Europe and North Africa since the fall of the Roman Empire . In this class, students will work on developing a core Latin vocabulary and understanding the basics of Latin grammar, with a focus on Latin’s linguistic connections to English . This class is for beginners .
COURSE CODE: SRLA Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255
POLISH
Edward Mitukiewicz | Native Speaker Polish is a West-Slavic language, the official language of Poland and one of the official languages of the European Union. After numerous waves of emigration since the beginning of the XIX century around 10 million people speak Polish around the world in addition to the approximately 38 million of speakers who reside in Poland . One of the largest Diaspora communities is located in the US where Polish is spoken by 3 .5 million people . Join them with a patient and experienced instructor who can guide you through this unique and interesting language .
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: PLB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 No class Apr. 19 & May 31
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: PLB4 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 No class Apr. 19 & May 31
RUSSIAN
Katya Maher | Native Speaker Russian is the largest native language in Europe, with 144 million native speakers in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and is also widely spoken in Central Asia . Russian is the eighth most spoken language in the world by number of native speakers and the seventh by total numbers of speakers . Our experienced instructor, Katya Maher, will make you familiar with how to read and write the Cyrillic alphabet and everything else you need to communicate in this language .
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: RUB1 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: RUB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: RUB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR
COURSE CODE: RUIC Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $255
SPANISH
Carlos Cruz, Luis Carlos Lopez, Johana Rodriguez, Martha de la Vega, Luz Elena Zuluaga | Native Speakers Spoken in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, Spanish has the second largest number of native speakers in the world . It is also the second most studied language in the world, and the third most used language on the Internet . Make Spanish your second language with our first-rate instructors.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: SPB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga No class Apr. 19 & May 31 Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: SPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga Sec. 03: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Johana Rodriguez
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: SPB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Carlos Cruz
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: SPB4 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $255 | Martha de la Vega
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
This class is for students that have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent of it and are comfortable with using the present tense and have some knowledge of preterite and future . Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of Spanish, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations .
COURSE CODE: SPBC Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:45-7:15pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 | Luis Carlos Lopez No class Apr. 19 & May 31 Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Carlos Cruz
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
You are pretty comfortable in everyday situations and in applying your solid knowledge of the basics of Spanish . Now it’s time to practice expressing yourself in more complex situations, to voice opinions, and share points of views with your classmates, to increase your vocabulary and engage fully in the cultural context of Spanish .
COURSE CODE: SPCO Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
THE THREE GROUPS OF VERBS
Luis Carlos Lopez | Native Speaker In this class, we will focus on the conjugation and pronunciation of most common verbs in indicative, preterite (imperfect and perfect) and subjunctive (indicative) . A lot of practice, fun games and exercises will allow students to express themselves in these tenses . This class is for students that have completed at least Beginner 4 .
COURSE CODE: SPVR Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 7:30-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 26 | $140
SPANISH ADVANCED CONVERSATION:
EXPLORE MADRID
Almudena Soriano Blázquez | Native Speaker Madrid is a city full of history, literature, customs, culture, art and good food . All these are good ingredients to practice your Spanish language skills . In this class, we will travel virtually to places in Madrid to discover the history, read literature, listen to songs, analyze recipes and watch movie clips . You’ll participate in lively conversations, learn new idioms, have fun, and maybe prepare for a real trip to this amazing city . For students with a high intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1+ and above) .
COURSE CODE: SPMA Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $230 No class Apr. 19 & May 31
ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATIONS IN THE PARK
Jose Lopez Espinosa | Native Speaker, M.A., Spanish Literature and Linguistics
Polish and practice your Spanish through engaging conversations conducted outside in parks near Harvard Square . Topics will include news from the Spanish speaking world and issues that will prompt fun and entertaining conversations . This class is recommended for advanced students (CEFR B2 and above) . Meeting point: Courtyard of 56 Brattle Street .
COURSE CODE: SPCP Sec. 01: 4 Fridays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jun. 4 | $115
SPANISH ADVANCED READING AND
CONVERSATION: LAS MUJERES DEL BOOM LATINOAMERICANO (PART II)
Martha de la Vega | Native Speaker El boom latinoamericano fue un movimiento literario muy importante que hizo que la literatura latinoamericana traspasara fronteras . En una generación que miraba a Europa como referente cultural, logró que Latinoamérica sintiera confianza en sí misma . Cuando pensamos en el Boom latinoamericano, pensamos en grandes autores, principalmente cuatro, principalmente hombres . Los nombres que casi nunca figuran en los recuentos del boom son los nombres de las mujeres . Ellas nunca gozaron de la misma fama . Desde hace relativamente poco se habla más de ellas . En esta clase leeremos cuentos y fragmentos de algunas de las autoras de esta época . Estos textos serán la base para comentar, conversar mucho e intercambiar opiniones . Practicaremos la comprensión de lectura y la conversación . También veremos un par de videos cortos relevantes al tema . Esta clase está destinada a alumnos avanzados . Students are welcome to join this class even if they have not attended Part I in fall .
COURSE CODE: SARC Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 14 | $140
