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WORLD LANGUAGES
—BETH N., GERMAN BEGINNER LEVEL 1
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CCAE offers in-person and online 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. 19). Please visit ccae.org/language-levels for a self-assessment, level descriptions, and our most up-to-date language offerings. Please take advantage of our Personal Assessment Days (p. 21). 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. For online classes, we recommend purchasing the book before attending the first class.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Colleen McGilpin | American Sign Language Instructor 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. These classes require the additional purchase of a textbook.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: ASB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $170 No class Apr. 18 & May 30
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: ASB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-8:45pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $170 No Class Apr. 18 & May 30
BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE
João 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: 8 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $255 | João Copertino Pereira No class Apr. 18 & May 31
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: BPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 | Allan Oliveira
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, 7:30-9pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Katia Costa-Bancroft
GRAMÁTICA INTENSIVA
Katia Costa-Bancroft | M.A., Portuguese Language Education In this class, we will focus on the conjugation of most common verbs in indicative and subjunctive forms, as well as prepositions, and syntax related to “concordância verbal”. This class is for high beginner/low intermediate (CEFR A2 and above) speakers of Portuguese who would like to boost their general knowledge and grammar skills.
COURSE CODE: BPGR Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Apr. 28 | $140
CONVERSATIONS ON BRAZILIAN LITERATURE
João Copertino Pereira | Native Speaker This class will be an exploration of Brazilian literature. We will read short stories and a novella by eminent Brazilian writers exploring questions of desire, nationality, race, and love. Students of all levels of Portuguese are welcome as long as they are prepared to immerse into the language. Students will be asked to read texts prior to class.
COURSE CODE: BPLI Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 26 | $155
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, 7:30-9pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255
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 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: CMB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: CMB4 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255
INTERMEDIATE
This level is for students who have at least 60 hours of classroom time in the language within the last 2 years, can identify the main points of clear standard speech, and can read texts that consist mainly of high frequency language. At this level, students will learn what to say to show appreciation, to invite friends for social gathering or conferences, and to request permission or help. This is to prepare students for entering into conversation on topics that are likely to arise in everyday life, while asking students to write simple, connected text on familiar or personal topics describing experiences and impressions.
COURSE CODE: CMIN Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255
LATIN
SALVETE ROMANI
Joan Brunetta | MA in 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.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: SRLA Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: SRL3 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $255 No class Apr. 18 & May 30
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1
Students of our beginner level classes will have become well-acquainted with the poet Martial—now it’s time to meet some other Roman poets and writers! This first level of our Intermediate classes will continue focusing on acquiring the most commonly used grammar in Latin literature while working on our reading skills by dipping into selections from Caesar, Catullus, and others. This class is for students who have completed our Latin Beginner Level 4 class.
COURSE CODE: SRLI Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255
MODERN HEBREW
Dalia Mendel | Native Speaker The official language of the state of Israel, Hebrew is a Semitic language that belongs to the Afro-Asian language family. Hebrew is the only Canaanite language still spoken, and the only truly successful example of a revived dead language. Modern Hebrew is spoken by approximately 10 million people around the world.
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: MHB2 Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins May 3 | $170 No class May 24
ANCIENT GREEK
Emilio Saavedra | Hellenist
THEOGONY, GREEK MYTH, AND THE ANCIENT GREEK LANGUAGE
The drops of blood from Saturn’s castration created the ash tree nymphs well before the Olympians had been born, according to Hesiod’s Theogony. This text was written in the epic dialect of Ancient Greek but this course will centre around selected English translations of the work. During the course, the treatment of this text and the Orphic Hymns will lead to a discussion of many elements of Ancient Greek society, culture, and language. Students will learn the alphabet, the names of the gods, some rudiments of the Epic and Attic dialects, and some elements of epic recitation. This is a course geared toward absolute beginner students of Ancient Greek as well as those returning to the language after a long hiatus.
COURSE CODE: AGTH Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255
MEANDER AND SCAMANDER:
A DEEPER DIVE INTO ANCIENT GREEK MYTH HISTORY AND LANGUAGE This discussion based class aims to dive deeper into the cultural context of Greek myth and explore some of Magna Graecia’s lesser known myths and historical figures such as Pelops, Lycaon, and Hippocleides. The course will be based on English translations of the works of Homer and Herodotus with some brief discussions of the original Greek where clarity is needed. This course is suitable for those who have taken Theogony, Greek Myth, and the Ancient Greek Language or those that have a firm grasp on the Greek alphabet and moderate knowledge of Greek mythology as related in Hesiod’s Theogony.
COURSE CODE: AGMS Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255
Free Personal Online Assessment Days
Need help with finding the right class for you? Register for one of our free online assessment days on Zoom for Spanish, French, Italian and German.
Tuesday, March 22, 6-8pm Thursday, March 24, 9-11am
For an online self-assessment, visit ccae.org/language-levels. Contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org or 617547-6789 ext. 112 for more details.
FRENCH
Flora Beucher | Native Speaker 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. 1: 9 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 | Mélanie Huguet
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: FRB2 Sec. 01: 7 Thursdays, 10:30am-12pm. Begins Apr. 21 | $225 | Neha Coureil
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: FRB3 Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $230 | Mélanie Huguet No class Apr. 18 & May 30
REFRESHER BEGINNER LEVEL 1-3
This class is designed to thoroughly review the content of Beginner Level 1-3. It is for students who have completed French Beginner level 3 or equivalent in the past and would like to revisit and practice the basics of French with the goal to regain some fluency and get ready for a potential trip to a French speaking country.
COURSE CODE: FRBB Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $280 | Flora Beucher No class Apr. 20
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: FRB4 Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 19 | $230 | Neha Coureil
LOW INTERMEDIATE
COURSE CODE: FRLI Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 20 | $230 | 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: 8 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $230 | Mélanie Huguet No class Apr. 18 & May 30 Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Mélanie Huguet
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, voice opinions and share points of views with your classmates, increase your vocabulary, and engage fully in the cultural context of French.
COURSE CODE: FRIC Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $255 | Flora Beucher No class Apr. 18 & May 30
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. La Vie Devant Soi n'est pas un livre mais plutôt une grenade dégoupillée, une lettre d'amour écrite au lance flamme. Publié en 1975 sous le pseudonyme d'Emile Ajar, ce roman permet à Romain Gary d'obtenir pour la seconde fois le Prix Goncourt, l'un des prix les plus convoités de la littérature française. Romain Gary refuse le prix Goncourt et réussit à cacher jusqu'à sa mort sa double identité, jouissant ainsi d'une liberté créatrice nouvelle sans pareille. Découvrons ensemble à Paris, Momo, un Maghrébin musulman de 10 ans, élevé dans un foyer clandestin pour enfants, la plupart enfants de prostituées, par madame Rosa, une vieille femme juive, rescapée des camps de la mort, prostituée à la retraite. Ce resumé très succinct devrait vous donner envie de refermer ce livre immédiatement: prostitution, racisme, antisémitisme sont au coeur de ce récit. Ne le faites pas! Écrit à la première personne par Momo, cet enfant de dix ans sans éducation, ce roman explose toutes les règles de syntaxe et d'orthographe de la langue française. Emile Ajar utilise sans contraintes et avec gourmandise toutes les figures de style imaginables pour donner voix à Momo: zeugme, anacoluthe, ellipse... et le résultat, malgré la sévérité des sujets abordés, est à mourir de rire. Ce livre est adapté au cinéma en 1977 avec, dans le rôle de madame Rosa, Simone Signoret qui obtient le César de la meilleure actrice, l'équivalent français de l'Oscar. Le film obtient en 1978 l'Oscar du meilleur film étranger à Hollywood. En 2020 un film italien, " La Vita davanti a sé", transpose la situation en Italie avec Sophia Loren incarnant, magistralement elle aussi, madame Rosa. Découvrons ensemble pourquoi cet immense succès littéraire et cinématographique touche tant de gens si profondément. Required book: La Vie Devant Soi by Romain Gary.
COURSE CODE: FRBC Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 12 (meets bi-weekly) | $150
PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE
Mélanie Huguet | Native Speaker This class will improve 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: 4 Wednesdays, 2:30-4pm. Begins Apr. 20 | $115
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GERMAN
Petra Bittner, 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 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 | Petra Bittner
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: GRB3 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Petra Bittner
HIGH BEGINNER THROUGH SHORT STORIES
This class is for students who have completed our German Beginner Level 4, have a solid knowledge of basic structures of German and would like to apply and practice this knowledge inspired by short stories about everyday situations. Along the way, you will learn some grammar, pick up new vocabulary, improve your speaking, writing and reading skills and deepen your understanding of German culture. Required book: Karneval in Köln (ISBN: 978-1497362437).
COURSE CODE: GEST Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Petra Bittner
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 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. 6 | $255 | Petra Bittner
ADVANCED READING AND CONVERSATION
COURSE CODE: GRRC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Francesca Ferraris
SPRING IN GERMAN: DER FRÜHLING KOMMT
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker Die Tage werden wieder länger, der Schnee schmilzt und die Blumen beginnen zu blühen. Endlich ist wieder Frühling! Was machen die Deutschen im Frühling? Frühjahrskuren, Frühjahrsputz, Sonne tanken? Welche Feste feiern sie? Wir lesen unterschiedliche Texte (Gedichte, Lieder, etc) und sprechen über Bräuche und Veranstaltungen in dieser Jahreszeit. This class is recommended for students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1).
COURSE CODE: GRFR Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $115
GERMAN CONVERSATION ABOUT LITERATURE: GRIMMS MÄRCHEN
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker Wer waren die Brüder Grimm? Was sind Märchen und woher kommen sie? Sind Märchen gut für Kinder? In diesem Kurs beantworten wir diese Fragen und lesen drei nicht so bekannte Märchen (Der Froschkönig, Rumpelstilzchen, Frau Holle). Können wir heute noch etwas von Märchen lernen? This class is recommended for students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1).
COURSE CODE: GRGR Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins May 12 | $115
DEUTSCHER ONLINE STAMMTISCH:
ENCOUNTERS IN GERMAN
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker Sprechen Sie gern Deutsch? Möchten Sie gern Menschen aus Deutschland treffen? Möchten Sie sich gern mit Menschen aus Deutschland unterhalten? Wir treffen uns alle zwei Wochen und sprechen über verschiedene Themen: Hobbys, Deutschland, Reisen, Kunst etc. Unsere Gruppe besteht aus Muttersprachlern und Deutschlernenden. Das Angebot richtet sich an fortgeschrittene Lernende.
COURSE CODE: DEUS Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 2-3:30pm. Begins Apr. 11 (meets bi-weekly) | $40
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 nineteenth-century, around 10 million people speak Polish around the world in addition to the approximately 38 million 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, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $255 No class Apr. 18 & May 30
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: PLB3 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $255 No class Apr. 18 & May 30
ITALIAN
Maria Grazia Lolla, Federica P | 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: 8 Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Federica P No class Apr. 21
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: ITB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $255 | Federica P No class Apr. 18 & May 30
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: ITB1 Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Federica P No class Apr. 21
LOW INTERMEDIATE
COURSE CODE: ITIL Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30-6pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $230 | Maria Grazia Lolla No class Apr. 12 & 14
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 might require the purchase of a textbook.
COURSE CODE: ITBC Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $280 | Federica P No class Apr. 19
DUE CHIACCHIERE E UN CAFFÈ:
ADVANCED ITALIAN CONVERSATION
Federica P | 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 Tuesdays, 9:15am-10:45am. Begins Apr. 5 | $280 No class Apr. 19
LETTURA E CONVERSAZIONE IN ITALIANO
Pasquale G. Tatò | Native Speaker and Professional Linguist This is an advanced class for students who have had the equivalent of two years of college-level Italian and have acquired basic reading, speaking, and listening skills in the Italian language. A book, typically a collection of short stories, will be read in class and discussed from the standpoint of both form and content. The classroom discussion will also be the basis for conversation and occasional grammar review. Additionally, the instructor may introduce other Italian-language materials, such as newspaper articles, grammatical exercises, well-known Italian short poems, as well as topics of current relevance for classroom discussion and conversation.
CINE-CITTÀ — PINOCCHIO:
ITALIAN LITERATURE INTO FILM
Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge One of the most translated books in the world, Le avventure di Pinocchio, by the Florentine writer, Carlo Lorenzini, better known as Collodi, originated in nineteenth-century Italy. The story of a wooden puppet who became a boy has been the subject of countless retellings. The most influential by far is the 1940 cartoon adaptation by Walt Disney which gave international currency to a book that resonated quite differently in its native nineteenth-century Italian context. Disney’s interpretation significantly departs from Collodi’s original. So does the latest film adaptation by Italian director Matteo Garrone and so did the musical interpretation offered by Italian rockstar, Edoardo Bennato. We will dedicate the first class to Collodi’s book and the second to some of the most memorable interpretations of the story of Pinocchio. Students of all levels of Italian are welcome as long as they are prepared to immerse into the language. We recommend watching the movie before class. Students of all levels of Italian are welcome as long as they are prepared to immerse into the language. We recommend watching the movie before class.
COURSE CODE: CICI Sec. 01: 2 Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Apr. 6 & 20 | $75
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 a new book. Required book for the first meeting: Il barone rampante by Italo Calvino.
COURSE CODE: APLI Sec. 01: 2 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. May 6 & Jun. 3 | $60
DIAMOCI DELLE ARIE! L’ITALIANO ATTRAVERSO L’OPERA
Maria Felicita Fichera | Native Speaker Un percorso che analizza l'influenza della drammaturgia di William Shakespeare sul mondo del melodramma italiano attraverso Capuleti e Montecchi di Bellini e le tre grandi Opere Verdiane: Macbeth, Otello e Falstaff. Recommended for intermediate and advanced level (B1 and above).
COURSE CODE: ITSH Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 25 | $115
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 Mondays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $255 No class Apr. 18 & May 30
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: JPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $255 No class Apr. 18 & May 30
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: JPB4 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
This class is designed to thoroughly review beginner level Japanese (Beginner Level 1-4 or equivalent), exercise those learnings under practical situations and practice with lively and interactive activities. 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 short form) and adjectives et al.
COURSE CODE: JPBC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255
HARU (SPRING) IN JAPAN: THE SEASON OF SAKURA
Tomoko Takagi | Native Speaker Spring (‘haru’ in Japanese) is generally from March to May in Japan, and is considered to be the season of meeting and parting since, for example, entrance and graduation ceremonies in schools are held in March and April. ‘Sakura’ (cherry blossoms), which is one of the national flowers in Japan, is the special symbol of the season. In this class, we are going to see Japanese traditional seasonal events, foods etc. in spring. We will feel spring through Japanese songs, poetries, novels, mangas, TV shows and movies featuring Sakura blossoms. Let’s talk about one of the most beautiful seasons in Japan! This class is for students who have completed Beginner Level 2 class or equivalent/higher, have learned hiragana, katakana, and have some knowledge of basic conjugations of verbs (masu-form etc.).
COURSE CODE: HARU Sec. 01: Saturday, 2-4pm. Apr. 23 | $50
KOREAN
Jungah Lee, Soe Young Lee | Native Speakers 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 Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Jungah Lee
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: KOB3 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $255 | Soe Young Lee No class Apr. 18 & May 30
RUSSIAN
Katya Maher | Native Speaker Russian is the largest native language in Europe, with 144 million native speakers in Russia, Ukraine, and 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. 7 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: RUB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: RUB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR
COURSE CODE: RUIC Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255
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SPANISH
Carlos Cruz, Martha de la Vega, Luis Carlos Lopez, 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. 4 | $255 | Luis Carlos Lopez No class Apr. 18 & May 30 Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $280 | Carlos Cruz
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: SPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $280 | Carlos Cruz Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: SPB3 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $255 | Martha de la Vega No class Apr. 18 & May 31
REFRESHER BEGINNER LEVEL 2 & 3
This class is designed to thoroughly review the content of Beginner Level 1-3. It is designed for students who have completed Spanish Beginner Level 3 or equivalent in the past and would like to revisit and practice the basics of Spanish with the goal to get ready for Beginner Level 4.
COURSE CODE: SPRE Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
HIGH BEGINNER THROUGH SHORT STORIES
This class is for students who have completed our Spanish Beginner Level 4, have a solid knowledge of basic structures of Spanish and would like to apply and practice this knowledge inspired by short stories of various topics. Along the way, you will learn some grammar, pick up new vocabulary, improve your speaking, writing and reading skills and deepen your understanding of Spanish in context. Required book: Spanish Short Stories for Beginners: 20 Captivating Short Stories (ISBN: 1983807893)
COURSE CODE:SPST 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | Luis Carlos Lopez
HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE
This class is for students who completed our 4 Beginner Levels or equivalent (approx. 50 hours of instruction). Students will continue to work on their speaking skills, review and apply basic grammar including the past tense. The goal of this class is to gain confidence and be able to transition to a Beginner Conversation class at the end of the term.
COURSE CODE: SPHB Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga No class Apr. 18 & May 30
LOW INTERMEDIATE
COURSE CODE: SPLI 9 Wednesdays, 6:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
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. 5 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
SPANISH ADVANCED READING AND
CONVERSATION: LAS MUJERES DEL BOOM
Martha de la Vega | Native Speaker El Boom Latinoamericano (entre 1960 y 1970 ) 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 es recomendada para estudiantes avanzados, es decir estudiantes de niveles B2 y C1. This class is recommended for advanced students (CEFR B2 and above).
COURSE CODE: SARC Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 6pm-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 20 | $140 No class May 11
ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATIONS IN THE COURTYARD
Jose Lopez Espinosa | Native Speaker, M.A., Spanish Literature and Linguistcs
Polish and practice your Spanish through engaging conversations conducted in our courtyard at 56 Brattle Street. 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). Class will meet in the Courtyard of 56 Brattle Street. Please note that class will be conducted inside the building in case of inclement weather.
COURSE CODE: SPCP Sec. 01: 5 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Begins May 6 | $150
