Languages
Make the world smaller, whether in your neighborhood or visiting another country, the study of a foreign language gives you the opportunity to engage with fellow humans in a meaningful way. Besides the benefits of connection, you will enhance listening and memory skills, increase analytical abilities, and build skill in problem solving.
Spanish
Introduction to Spanish for True Beginners (In Person)
Spanish Language: Beginners I (In Person)
Speed Spanish
Learn six easy recipes to glue Spanish words together into sentences, and you'll be engaging in conversational Spanish in no time.
Speed Spanish II
Follow-up to our popular Speed Spanish course. Several new techniques to assist you in your continued path toward fluency.
Speed Spanish III
Master your ability to speak, understand, and read Spanish by taking the final installment in our unique three-part Speed Spanish learning series.
French
Intro to French Language through Art (In person)
Language is often easier to learn when applied. This course introduces students to the French language through the application of art-making and cultural awareness. Includes language skills by the practice of listening comprehension, speaking, pronunciation, and vocabulary acquisition.
Beginning Conversational French
Discover how easy it can be to learn common words and phrases for both leisure and business.Detailed course description, course syllabus, software requirements, instructor information and student reviews can be found at Beginning Conversational French.
Italian
Italian For Beginners (In Person)
Immerse yourself in the Italian language. You will learn practical words and phrases, hear and practice dialogues based on typical situations. This immersion approach will enable students to converse more rapidly with Italian speakers.
Instant Italian
Can you imagine traveling to historical European areas and being secure with basic culture and language skills?
Learn Italian from the comfort of your home in this fun and enjoyable online course.
Writing
Grammar Refresher
Using incorrect grammar leads to unclear communication and misinterpretation by a communication partner. We can all benefit from refreshing our grammar which will make listening and reading easier for others to understand.
Write Fiction Like a Pro
A Hollywood writer and author teaches you how professional writers use story outlines to structure any type of story.
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