Languages

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Spanish for Beginners 2: Conversational Skills & Everyday Life

with Courtney Hutchings

Oct

Next session: October 29th to December 10th, 2026

$150 More Info

*SCHEDULE CHANGE: This class will now run on Thursdays rather than Wednesdays. Same weeks and times that were originally published, just different day.

Continue building your Spanish speaking skills through engaging conversations about music, art, and culture from across the Spanish-speaking world. This course expands on concepts introduced in Conversational Spanish 1, helping students increase vocabulary, improve fluency, and gain confidence in a supportive, interactive setting. *No Class: 11/25.

Spanish for Beginners: Conversational Skills & Everyday Life

with Courtney Hutchings

Sep

Next session: September 17th to October 22nd, 2026

$150 More Info

*SCHEDULE CHANGE: This class will now run on Thursdays rather than Wednesdays. Same weeks and times that were originally published, just different day.

Join us for this engaging 6-week introduction to Spanish, designed to build confidence and spark conversation. In weekly two-hour sessions, you'll explore topics such as introducing yourself, expressing likes and dislikes, ordering food in restaurants, and navigating places around town. With a focus on speaking and listening, each class blends vocabulary building, practical phrases, and cultural insights to bring the language to life. Whether you’re planning a trip, connecting with Spanish-speaking communities, or simply curious to learn, this course offers the perfect springboard. No prior experience needed!

French: Intermediate Level

with Laurie Notch

Sep

Next session: September 23rd to December 16th, 2026

$150 More Info

This course will offer lessons in structure and grammar, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and conversation using variety of materials. Continuons à apprendre la langue français! *No Class: 11/25.

French: Intensive Level

with Laurie Notch

Sep

Next session: September 24th to December 17th, 2026

$150 More Info

Improve French comprehension and conversational skills through French media and literature where we will listen, read, and discuss in French what's going on in the world. *No Class: 11/26.

Chinese Culture & Conversation

with Shufang Liao

Sep

Next session: September 15th to October 20th, 2026

$100 More Info

This course introduces students (Beginning learners) to basic Chinese language and culture through engaging, hands-on activities. Students will learn Pinyin, tones, simple vocabulary, greetings, numbers, and expressions such as “How are you?” and “I like to….” Cultural topics include Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting, zodiac signs, traditional festivals like the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, and creative projects such as designing Chinese names, making fans, mooncakes, and red pockets. Through conversation, art, and cultural exploration, students develop an appreciation for Chinese traditions while gaining foundational speaking and writing skills in Mandarin. *A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first night of class.

French: Beginning Level

with Laurie Notch

Sep

Next session: September 22nd to December 15th, 2026

$150 More Info

Voulez-vous apprendre le français? Learn French essentials or revive French learned from decades ago! We’ll cover pronunciation, basic phrases, structure and vocabulary with the textbook Barron's E-Z French. *No Class: 11/24.