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WORLD LANGUAGES
—LAURA M., SPANISH THROUGH MUSIC AND SONG
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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 . 17) . 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. 19). 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: 8 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $230
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: ARB2 Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $230
HIGH BEGINNER CONVERSATION
This class emphasizes conversational skills, reading and listening comprehension and sentence structure, including practical applications of the Arabic language . Focus on topics, get to know other learners, learn about culture, and use what you have learned to make the language come alive. To best benefit from this class, students should be comfortable speaking in the present tense and have some knowledge of the past and future and have studied Arabic language for 50h or more within the last 2 years .
COURSE CODE: ARCB Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $230
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 . This class requires the additional purchase of a textbook .
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: ASB1 Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $155
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: ASB2 Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $155
ASL PRACTICE
This class is for students who have attended at least a Beginner Level 1 & 2 (or equivalent) and would like to expand their signing abilities . We will cover common phrases, sentences, ASL grammar, and a few fun new categories where we will continue our knowledge with American Sign Language . This class is great for anybody who wants to practice basic signs and to learn new signs .
COURSE CODE: ASPA Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 6-7pm. Begins Jul. 12 | $95
FRENCH
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 .
SE DÉBROUILLER EN FRANÇAIS:
HOW TO GET BY IN FRENCH AND TRAVEL SUCCESSFULLY TO FRANCE
Neha Coureil | French Instructor
This class is for students that have completed our French Beginner Level 1 or have little knowledge of French and would like to master everyday situations like asking for directions, placing an order at a restaurant etc . Along the way, you will learn some grammar, pick up new vocabulary and learn about French culture . Don’t wait to be in France to speak French…come and join us for a virtual trip to France this summer!
COURSE CODE: FRDF Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jul. 6 | $115
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
Neha Coureil | French Instructor
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: 4 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jul. 7 | $115
REFRESHER: HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE
Melanie Huguet | Native Speaker You would like to dust off your French or simply get ready for the next level in fall? This class will revisit topics taught in the beginner classes with an emphasis on fluency and pronunciation, learning new grammar and extensive vocabulary. The class will help you build confidence, strengthen your ability to communicate more fluently and offer the opportunity to broaden your cultural understanding . Equal time will be dedicated to reviewing and to practicing new topics .
COURSE CODE: FRRB Sec. 01: 3 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-1pm. Begins Aug. 24 | $230 Sec. 02: 3 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm. Begins Aug. 24 | $230
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, June 8, 9-11am Wednesday, June 9, 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 .
THE THREE GROUPS OF FRENCH VERBS
Melanie Huguet | Native Speaker In this class, we will cover verbs from each group of French verbs . We will conjugate these verbs in three tenses of l’indicatif, the present, the future, and the past tense (passé composé) with practice and correct pronunciation . This will allow students to express themselves in the present, the future, and the past . Regarding the third group, we will cover the most common verbs . For students who have completed at least French Beginner Level 4 .
COURSE CODE: FRVB Sec. 01: 2 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-6pm. Begins Aug. 23 | $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 l’édition estivale de “Á Livre Ouvert” je propose la pièce de théâtre La guerre de Troie n’aura pas lieu de Jean Giraudoux . Vous connaissez déjà l’histoire: Paris a enlevé Hélène et l’a ramenée à Troie . Ménélas, avec une armada de soldats grecs, les poursuit pour laver l’affront. Deux camps s’affrontent au sein même de Troie: Hector et Andromaque veulent rendre Hélène aux grecs et ainsi éviter la guerre . Priam et Paris veulent garder Hélène quelles que soient les conséquences . Jean Giraudoux écrit cette pièce de théâtre en 1935 au moment où l’Allemagne succombe à la rhétorique nazie et construit une machine de guerre pour assurer sa domination sur le vieux continent . Giraudoux crée ainsi un parallèle incontournable entre la mythologie grecque et l’entre-deux-guerres en Europe. Les forces de destruction sont-elles toujours plus fortes que notre amour revendiqué pour la paix? For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above) .
COURSE CODE: FRBC Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jul. 1 (meets bi-weekly) | $115
GERMAN
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 .
SURVIVAL IN GERMAN: LEBEN IN DEUTSCHLAND
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker This class is for students who have completed our German Beginner Level 1 or have very basic knowledge of German and would like to master everyday situations in a German speaking country . Along the way, you will learn some grammar, pick up new vocabulary and learn about German culture. Don’t wait to be in Germany to speak German!
COURSE CODE: GRSU Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jul. 27 | $230
LOW INTERMEDIATE REFRESHER AND
CONVERSATION: 6 MITTWOCHE MIT DIALOGEN UND SITUATIONEN
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker In this class we will revise and reinforce familiar topics and add new ones. A perfect opportunity to become more fluent in conversations about our own individual profile and history, likes and dislikes, everyday life in German speaking countries, and travel situations . We will clarify grammar as we go and accommodate students’ preferred topics. For students with a low intermediate level (CEFR A2+/B1) .
COURSE CODE: GER6 Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 1:30-3pm. Begins Jul. 14 | $170
SOMMERGESPRÄCHE AM KU´DAMM 56, BERLIN
Diana Erinna | Native Speaker Wie war das Leben 1956 in Deutschland und speziell in Berlin? Die deutsche Kapitulation war gerade mal 11 Jahre jung, Berlin war in vier Sektoren geteilt und die letzten aus sowjetischer Kriegsgefangenschaft entlassenen deutschen Männer wieder in die Heimat zurückgekehrt . Die Rolle der Frauen hatte sich währenddessen verändert: Sie kümmerten sich eigenständig um den täglichen Gelderwerb zusätzlich zur alleinigen Erziehung ihrer Kinder und den Wiederaufbau völlig zerstörter Städte und Infrastrukturen. Seit 1949 existierten zwei deutsche Staaten . Der Rock´n Roll bestimmte die junge Nachkriegsgeneration . In welche Sittenkorsetts drückte man seine Kinder und ließ sich auch drücken, weil es schon immer so war oder als notwendig erschien? Welche Chancen hatte man aus ihnen auszubrechen? Basierend auf der in der BRD erfolgreichen Fernsehserie Ku´damm 56 stürzen wir uns in das Leben von Helga, Eva und Monika und ihre Probleme und Erfolge, sich mit dem Leben dieser Zeit in Berlin zu arrangieren . Bitte sehen Sie bis zur ersten Klasse am 21.Juni die erste Folge der Serie Ku’damm 56 online in der ZDF-Mediathek an und machen Sie sich Stichpunkte zur Entwicklung der in der ersten Folge gezeigten Geschichtsstränge, um in unseren Sommergesprächen darüber diskutieren zu können. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above) .
COURSE CODE: GRKU Sec. 01: Mondays & Wednesday, 5-6:30pm. Jun. 21, 23 & 28 | $85
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ART AND
CULTURE: MUSEUMSBESUCHE IN BERLIN
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker Die Alte Nationalgalerie zeigt im Herzen der Berliner Museumsinsel eine der bedeutendsten deutschen Sammlungen der Kunst des 19. Jahrhunderts. Dagegen ist der Hamburger Bahnhof ein „Museum für Gegenwart“. In diesem Kurs besuchen wir beide Museen virtuell: Wir erkunden die Museen, besprechen ausgewählte Kunstwerke und lernen Wissenswertes über Künstler wie z.B. Casper David Friedrich und Bunny Rogers. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above) .
COURSE CODE: GRMU Sec. 01: 3 Fridays, 3:30-5pm. Begins Aug. 6 | $85
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: 4 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jul. 19 | $230 | João Copertino Pereira
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: BPB2 Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $230 | 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: 8 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $230 | 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, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jul. 1 | $140
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: 8 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $230
ITALIAN
Maria Felicita Fichera, Maria Grazia Lolla, Pasquale G. Tatò | 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 2
COURSE CODE: ITB2 Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jul. 6 | $230 No class Jul. 20 & 22 | Maria Grazia Lolla
RIPASSO ITALIANO: ITALIAN REFRESHER FOR HIGH BEGINNERS
Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge Review essential grammar like passato prossimo/imperfetto, and dust off your basic conversation skills in this efficient and fun reintroduction to Italian . Conversation, listening and reading activities will enhance your skills and get you in the Italian mood . For students who have attended at least our four Beginner levels or equivalent (CEFR A2) .
COURSE CODE: RIPB Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Jul. 6 | $115 No class Jul. 20
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 its latest film adaptation by Italian director Matteo Garrone. We will dedicate the first class to Collodi’s book and the second to Garrone’s 2019 film. 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, 5-7pm. Jul. 28 & Aug. 4 | $75
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 .
COURSE CODE: LETT Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Jul. 13 | $255
PENE D’AMORE E PUNIZIONI ESEMPLARI:
BOCCACCIO’S NASTAGIO DEGLI ONESTI BETWEEN DANTE AND BOTTICELLI
Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge Inspired by an episode in Dante’s Divina Commedia, Giovanni Boccaccio’s novella about the love travails of Nastagio degli Onesti in turn became the subject of a cycle of four paintings by Sandro Botticelli. The story’s central scene where, to teach a lesson to women who refuse themselves to suitors, a spurned lover takes revenge on a girl who did not reciprocate his affection by chasing her, dismembering her body and feeding her heart to the dogs, has puzzled generations of readers and viewers . We will read Boccaccio’s novella closely and compare it to parts of Canto XIII from Dante’s Inferno and to Botticelli’s figurative renderings as well as delve into some of the many literary and anthropological interpretations that have been offered by scholars. Recommended for intermediate and advanced level (B1 and above) .
COURSE CODE: ITNA Sec. 01: 3 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jul. 7 | $85
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) .
COURSE CODE: ITAR Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Aug. 9 | $115
IL MITO RACCONTA: ITALIAN THROUGH MYTHS AND LEGENDS
Maria Felicita Fichera | Native Speaker Dal gigante Polifemo raccontato da Omero a Colapesce, da Narciso a Aci e Galatea, da Proserpina a Romolo e Remo, un viaggio appassionante tra dèi ed eroi mitologici, ninfe e sirene, curiosità e luoghi, racconti di imprese avventurose, vicende d’amore tra leggenda e folklore. Un modo divertente per immergerci nel mondo epico e nella lingua italiana . Recommended for intermediate and advanced level (CEFR B1 and above) .
COURSE CODE: ITML Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Aug. 11 | $115
HINDI
BOLLYWOOD MOVIES: A GATEWAY TO INDIA
Neha Coureil | Bollywood Cinephile Are you a fan of Bollywood movies and eager to learn more about Indian culture? Do you love movies but have hesitated to watch a Bollywood movie by yourself? Then this class is designed just for you! Every session, we will view snippets from a different movie and discuss elements of Indian culture related to it. Along the way, you will pick up a little Hindi, sing a Bollywood song or two and who knows, maybe even pick up some Bollywood dance moves! Join us for an exciting journey of Bollywood and discover India this summer .
COURSE CODE: BOMO Sec. 01: 2 Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Jul. 12 & 19 | $60
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.
GET READY FOR THE OLYMPICS:
LEARN ABOUT JAPAN AND JAPANESE
The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which had been postponed for one year, are finally approaching this summer. The enthusiasm and excitement of this global sports festival is accompanied by challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic . We will guide you safely with a virtual tour . Although the Olympic Torch Relay and the flame's journey across the 47 prefectures of Japan couldn't be carried out as originally planned, we will visit some of the places . Especially as for Tokyo, which will be the main venue of the Olympics/Paralympics, we would like to share useful information (for your next in-person trip!), such as history, geography, and tourist attractions etc. Also, let’s practice Japanese essential phrases as if you were on a trip to Japan!
COURSE CODE: JPOL Sec. 01: 2 Mondays, 5:15-6:45pm. Jun. 21 & 28 | $60
INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE:
CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
There seems to be a general idea that learning the Japanese language is quite difficult. Actually, if you tune your study to your needs, especially if you work on speaking and listening first, you should be able to work your way to communication relatively painlessly . Traveling to Japan and striking up a conversation with the locals? Wowing your friends by ordering dinner at an authentic sushi restaurant or izakaya (Japanese style tavern)? This short introductory course is for absolute beginners and we are focusing on very basic spoken, conversational Japanese used in practical settings. Let’s get started!
COURSE CODE: JPIN Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 5:15-6:45pm. Begins Jul. 12 | $115
REFRESHER BEGINNER LEVEL 2 & 3
This class is designed to thoroughly review beginner level Japanese 1-3 or equivalent including grammar, vocabulary, katakana, kanji et al . It is for students who have completed Beginner Level 1-3 classes or equivalent, who have learned hiragana, katakana, and have some knowledge of basic conjugations of verbs (masu-form etc .) and adjectives et al .
COURSE CODE: JPRE Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $230
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: 6 Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $170 No class Jul. 5
KOREAN CROSS SECTIONS OF MINARI
Soe Young Lee | Native Speaker Minari, the award-winning portrayal of the dreams and struggles of a Korean-American family in the 1980s, has something for everyone to relate to . Join us as we study the Korean dialogues and take a closer look at the characters, major themes including culture and relationships, unique scenes that reveal Korean culture, and connections to current issues. Students of all levels of Korean are welcome as long as they are prepared to immerse into the language .
COURSE CODE: KOMI Sec. 01: 3 Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $85
LATIN SALVETE ROMANI
Joan Brunetta | M.A. 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: 6 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $170
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: SRL2 Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $170
MODERN HEBREW
Dalia Mendel | Native Speaker The official language of the state of Israel, Hebrew is a Semitic language which 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 1
This class is for students who have not studied Hebrew before, or have less than 10 hours of classroom time within the last year . Students will learn to identify common words, read basic vocabulary, ask and answer simple questions, and use simple phrases and sentences to describe familiar people and places . Students can expect to learn to read and write the Hebrew alphabet .
COURSE CODE: MHB1 Sec. 01: 7 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jul. 7 | $200
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: 6 Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $170 No class Jul. 5
LOW INTERMEDIATE
This level is for students who have at least 50 hours of classroom time in the language within the last 2 years, are familiar with frequently used expressions, the past and future tense and are able to express themselves in everyday situations . Following the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference, students at this level will learn to identify the main points of clear standard speech, for example, on TV or radio programs . They will learn to describe experiences and events, and give reasons and explanations for opinions .
COURSE CODE: PLLI Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 4:30-6pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $170 No class Jul. 5
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: 6 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $170
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: RUB2 Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $170
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: RUB3 Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $170
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR
COURSE CODE: RUIC Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $170
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SPANISH
Jose Lopez Espinosa, Luis Carlos Lopez, 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: 4 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $230 | Luz Elena Zuluaga No class Jul. 5 Sec. 02: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $230 | Luis Carlos Lopez
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: SPB2 Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $230 | Luz Elena Zuluaga No class Jul. 5 Sec. 02: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jul. 27 | $230 | Luis Carlos Lopez
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: SPB3 Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $230 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: SPB4 Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $230 | Jose Lopez Espinosa
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: 6 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 24 | $170 | Martha de la Vega
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: 5 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Aug. 3 | $140 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
MEXICAN AMERICAN & TEJANO ENCOUNTERS IN SOUTH TEXAS
Luis Carlos Lopez | Native Speaker By discussing Mexican American assimilation in the south, students will improve their oral skills . The conversations are designed to practice comprehension while getting familiar with the culture in South Texas, the instructor’s place of origin. In responding to cultural vignettes, students will learn vocabulary and address grammatical concerns within the context of community, socialization, music and food . For high beginners and above (CEFR A2+ and above) .
COURSE CODE: SPME Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 21 | $115 No class Jul. 5
LA CULTURA COLOMBIANA
Luz Elena Zuluaga | Native Speaker Colombia is a country full of contrasts both geographically and culturally . In this class we will explore virtually its art by reading a short story of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and visiting some of its museums like the sculpture park of Fernando Botero. You will practice some grammar by visiting a restaurant and preparing its typical dishes. You will dance to Colombian music and review some essential vocabulary . By traveling in the metro of Medellin you will enjoy learning unique colloquial expressions and get to know the Metro culture. And of course you should enjoy a good coffee while watching how Colombia’s famous coffee is grown and processed. This fun class will give you a lot of opportunities to practice your Spanish and prepare you well for a future visit to this amazing country . Recommended for high beginners and above (CEFR A2 and above) .
COURSE CODE: SCOL Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Jun. 22 | $190
SPANISH CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE:
LA NOCHE SE ME FUE DE LAS MANOS
Jose Lopez Espinosa | Native Speaker, M.A., Spanish Literature and Linguistics “Una mañana gélida, dos hombres se miran a través de la ventana de un café en Chicago . Se tocan ligeramente con los ojos, como si se conocieran de antes, de otra vida . No se hablan, sólo se graban la figura del otro y quedan a la espera de que un venturoso azar los haga coincidir de nuevo. Y sí: esa misma noche coinciden .” In this advanced reading and conversation class, we will discuss the captivating novella by Mexican author Max Ehrsam . Published in 2019, this novella is a love story full of passion, sensuality, intensity and unpredictable and daring developments . We are honored that Max Ehrsam will join us on July 28 . This class is recommended for advanced students (CEFR B2 and above) . Please note this novella includes some sexually graphic content . Required book: La noche se me fue de las manos by Max Ehrsam
COURSE CODE: SPCL Sec. 01: 7 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 23 | $200
SPANISH ENCOUNTERS THROUGH MUSIC AND SONGS
Martha de la Vega | Native Speaker Songs are a great medium to express a wide variety of universal emotions and a great window to other cultures . They are also very helpful and fun when learning Spanish . In every session, we will listen and process a couple of songs from different countries and genres . Improve your listening skills and review some grammar, learn new vocabulary and idioms, and enjoy the immersion in the language and the culture . For intermediate and advanced students (CEFR B1 and above) . Every term new material .
COURSE CODE: SPSO Sec. 01: 5 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 25 | $140
