Languages
Personal Enrichment
Offered through Continuing Education
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Learning a new language opens new avenues of thought, new modes of expression, and new models of understanding. Expand your mind and change your life by taking a journey to new cultures, people and places with Continuing Education language classes. Offered throughout the year, offerings include Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, French, German, Irish, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
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Bosnian-Croatian
Bosnian-Croatian Language: Beginning I
Are you interested in the Bosnian-Croatian language and culture of the region? Learn
basic everyday expressions, simple conversational phrases and contemporary culture
of the Balkan peninsula from a native speaker. No text required. Bring notebook, pencil
and small pocket notebook.
FLBO-717 | 8 sessions | $70 AGE 60+ | $109 | REG
F01 Tu 6-8 p.m. | Azim Mujakic
Sept. 15 | Nov. 10 | Online
• NOTE: No class 11/3.
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese for First Timers
Explore an ancient culture and language with this class for beginners. Class introduces
pronunciation, greetings, basic sentences and the Pin Yin system. No text required.
FLCH-717 | 4 sessions | $35.50 AGE 60+ | $59 REG
F01 F 6-8 p.m. | John Yeh
Sept. 18 | Oct. 9 | Online
Chinese (Mandarin) Language: Beginning I
Learn practical Mandarin conversation skills and dialogue for travel or business.
Master useful dialogue to ask for directions, navigate public transportation, order
at restaurants and other necessities. After completing this class you will have a
basic knowledge of the Chinese language. Prerequisite: Chinese for First Timers or
knowledge of the Pin Yin system.
FLCH-717 | 8 sessions | $62 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F02 F 6-8 p.m. | John Yeh
Oct. 16 | Dec. 11 | Online
• NOTE: No class 11/27.
• Bring required text to first class: “Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook and Dictionary”
10th ed., ISBN 978-1786571694.
German
German Language: Beginning III
Continue to increase your knowledge of the German language including speaking, grammar
and vocabulary! Concentration will be on oral use of the language in everyday situations.
Prerequisite: German Language: Beginning II or equivalent experience.
FLGE-719 | 8 sessions | $70 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F01 M 6-8 p.m. | Ann Nufer-Cotter
Sept. 14 | Nov. 2 | Online
• Bring required text to first class: “Berliner Platz 1, NEU” ISBN 978-3126060257.
German Language: Advanced I
Continue to increase your knowledge of the German language including speaking, writing,
grammar and vocabulary. Dialogue is utilized with a special emphasis placed on grammar.
Prerequisite: German Language: Intermediate III or equivalent experience.
FLGE-765 | 8 sessions | $70 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F01 Tu 6-8 p.m. | Ann Nufer-Cotter
Sept. 15 | Nov. 10 | Online
• NOTE: No class 11/3.
• Bring required text to first class: “Berliner Platz 2, NEU” ISBN 978-3126060394.
Planning a trip to Europe? Learn helpful tips from a seasoned traveler and you prepare for your trip abroad.
Portuguese
Portuguese I
Ideal for tourists, business travelers or those interested in the Brazilian culture,
this beginning course provides the necessary tools for students to engage in simple
Brazilian Portuguese conversation and to acquire basic reading skills. While the emphasis
is on conversation, class also includes grammar. Class is taught by a native-fluent
speaker.
FLPG-717 | 8 sessions | $109 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F01 W 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Viva Brasil
Aug. 19 | Oct. 7 | Online
• Bring required texts to first class: “Bom Dia, Brasil” ISBN 978-0300116311.
Portuguese II
Learn language structures, vocabulary, communication skills, and information about
the culture and geography of Brazil. While the emphasis is on conversation, class
also includes grammar. Prerequisite: Portuguese I or equivalent experience. Class
is taught by a native-fluent speaker.
FLPG-718 | 8 sessions | $109 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F01 W 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Viva Brasil
Aug. 19 | Oct. 7 | Online
• Bring required texts to first class: “Bom Dia, Brasil” ISBN 978-0300116311.
F02 W 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Viva Brasil
Oct. 14 | Dec. 9 | Online
• NOTE: No class 11/25.
• Bring required texts to first class: “Bom Dia, Brasil” ISBN 978-0300116311.
Portuguese III
Continue to learn language structures, vocabulary, communication skills, culture and
everyday vocabulary. This course is for those with basic conversational ability in
Portuguese. Prerequisite: Portuguese II or equivalent experience. Class is taught
by a native-fluent speaker.
FLPG-719 | 8 sessions | $109 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F01 W 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Viva Brasil
Oct. 14 | Dec. 9 | Online
• NOTE: No class 11/25.
• Bring required texts to first class: “Bom Dia, Brasil” ISBN 978-0300116311.
Portuguese Conversation
Continue to increase your knowledge of the Portuguese language including speaking,
grammar and vocabulary in this immersive class conducted almost exclusively in Portuguese.
Concentration will be on oral use of the language in everyday situations, emphasizing
conversation with cultural elements. Prerequisite: Portuguese IV or equivalent experience.
Class is taught by a native-fluent speaker.
FLPG-723 | 8 sessions | $109 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F01 Sa 10 a.m.-noon | Viva Brasil
Aug. 22 | Oct. 17 | Online
• NOTE: No class 9/5.
• Bring required texts to first class: “Bom Dia, Brasil” ISBN 978-0300116311.
Russian
Russian for First Timers
Explore a new culture and language. This class is perfect for beginners who are ready
to start with the basics. Get introduced to the alphabet, pronunciation, greetings
and phrases.
FLRU-717 | 4 sessions | $35.50 AGE 60+ | $59 REG
F01 M 7-9 p.m. | Valerie Powers
Sept. 14 | Oct. 5 | Online
• Bring required text to first class: “Russian in 10 Minutes a Day” ISBN 978-1931873345.
Russian Language: Beginning I
Explore a new culture and language in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. This course
will primarily focus on oral proficiency of the Russian language. Prerequisite: Russian
for First Timers or a good understanding of the Russian alphabet.
FLRU-717 | 8 sessions | $62.50 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F02 M 7-9 p.m. | Valerie Powers
Oct. 12 | Dec. 7 | Online
• Bring required text to first class: “Live from Russia: Volume 1” ISBN 978-0757552014.
Russian Language: Beginning III
Continue to increase your knowledge of the Russian language including speaking, grammar
and vocabulary. Concentration will be on oral use of the language in everyday situations.
Prerequisite: Russian Language: Beginning II or equivalent experience.
FLRU-719 | 12 sessions | $101.50 AGE 60+ | $189 REG
F01 Th 5-7 p.m. | Valerie Powers
Sept. 3 | Nov. 19 | Online
• Bring required text to first class: “Live from Russia: Volume 1” ISBN 978-0757552014.
Russian Language: Intermediate I
Improve your conversational skills in Russian through focus on everyday vocabulary
and situations. Examine and review basic grammar and sentence structure. Prerequisite:
Russian Language: Beginning III or equivalent experience.
FLRU-720 | 12 sessions | $89 AGE 60+ | $159 REG
F01 Tu 7-9 p.m. | Valerie Powers
Sept. 1 | Dec. 1 | Online
• NOTE: No class 9/22, 11/3.
• Bring required text to first class: "Live from Russia: Volume 1" ISBN 978-0757552014.
Russian Language: Intermediate III
Expand your conversational skills in Russian through focus on everyday vocabulary
and situations. Advanced level grammar and sentence structure will be examined and
reviewed. Prerequisite: Russian Language: Intermediate II or equivalent experience.
FLRU-722 | 12 sessions | $101.50 AGE 60+ | $189 REG
F01 W 7-9 p.m. | Valerie Powers
Sept. 2 | Dec. 2 | Online
• NOTE: No class 11/4, 11/25.
• Bring required text to first class: "Live from Russia: Volume 1" ISBN 978-0757552014.
Russian Language: Advanced I
Continue to refine grammar and expand vocabulary while gaining confidence and comfort
in conversational Russian. Prerequisite: Russian Language: Intermediate III or equivalent
experience.
FLRU-723 | 12 sessions | $89 AGE 60+ | $159 REG
F01 Th 7-9 p.m. | Valerie Powers
Sept. 3 | Nov. 19 | Online
• Bring required text to first class: “Live from Russia! Volume 1” ISBN 978-0757552014.
Russian Conversation: Advanced III
Continue to expand your understanding of Russian and develop your language skills.
Become increasingly proficient in conversational skills as you use the language to
explore real-life situations. Prerequisite: Russian Conversation: Advanced II or equivalent
experience.
FLRU-725 | 12 sessions | $101.50 AGE 60+ | $189 REG
F01 F 2:15-4:15 p.m. | Valerie Powers
Sept. 11 | Dec. 4 | Online
• NOTE: No class 11/27.
• Bring required text to first class: “Live from Russia! Volume 2” ISBN 978-0757558412.
Spanish
Spanish for the Traveler
Traveling to a Spanish-speaking country? Explore a new culture and language in a relaxed
and informal atmosphere. Learn practical vocabulary for traveling, correct pronunciation
and the basic sentence structure necessary to understand and begin to formulate conversations
in Spanish.
FLSP-716 | 8 sessions | $70 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F01 M 7-9 p.m. | Timothy Neckermann
Sept. 14 | Nov. 2 | Online
• Bring required texts to first class: "Spanish is Fun: Book 1" ISBN 978-1634199285;
"Spanish is Fun: Book 1 Companion Workbook" ISBN 978-1531106331.
Spanish Language: Beginning I
Explore a new culture and language in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Learn practical
vocabulary, correct pronunciation and the basic sentence structure necessary to understand
and begin to formulate conversations in Spanish.
FLSP-717 | 8 sessions | $70 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F01 Th 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Timothy Neckermann
Sept. 17 | Nov. 5 | Online
• Bring required texts to first class: "Spanish is Fun: Book 1" ISBN 978-1634199285;
"Spanish is Fun: Book 1 Companion Workbook" ISBN 978-1531106331.
Spanish Language: Beginning II
Continue to increase your knowledge of the Spanish language including speaking, grammar
and vocabulary. Concentration will be on oral use of the language in everyday situations.
Prerequisite: Spanish Language: Beginning I or equivalent experience.
FLSP-718 | 8 sessions | $70 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F01 Tu 4-6 p.m. | Maria de la Garza
Sept. 1 | Oct. 20 | Online
• Bring required texts to first class: "Spanish is Fun: Book 1" ISBN 978-1634199285;
"Spanish is Fun: Book 1 Companion Workbook" ISBN 978-1531106331.
F02 M 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Timothy Neckermann
Sept. 14 | Nov. 2 | Online
• Bring required texts to first class: "Spanish is Fun: Book 1" ISBN 978-1634199285;
"Spanish is Fun: Book 1 Companion Workbook" ISBN 978-1531106331.
Spanish Language: Beginning III
Continue to increase your knowledge of the Spanish language including speaking, grammar
and vocabulary. Concentration will be on oral use of the language in everyday situations.
Prerequisite: Spanish Language: Beginning II or equivalent experience.
FLSP-719 | 8 sessions | $70 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F01 W 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Timothy Neckermann
Sept. 16 | Nov. 4 | Online
• Bring required texts to first class: "Spanish is Fun: Book 1" ISBN 978-1634199285;
"Spanish is Fun: Book 1 Companion Workbook" ISBN 978-1531106331.
Spanish Language: Intermediate I
Review basic grammar and sentence structure, and improve your Spanish conversation
skills through everyday vocabulary and situations. Aspects of Latino culture will
be introduced and highlighted as topics of conversation throughout class. Prerequisite:
Spanish Language: Beginning III or equivalent experience.
FLSP-720 | 8 sessions | $70 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F01 W 4-6 p.m. | Maria de la Garza
Sept. 2 | Oct. 21 | Online
• Bring required texts to first class: “Spanish is Fun: Book 2” ISBN 978-1629746708;
“Spanish is Fun: Book 2 Companion Workbook” ISBN 978-1629746654.
F02 Tu 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Timothy Neckermann
Sept. 15 | Nov. 10 | Online
• Bring required texts to first class: “Spanish is Fun: Book 2” ISBN 978-1629746708;
“Spanish is Fun: Book 2 Companion Workbook” ISBN 978-1629746654.
Spanish Language: Intermediate II
Review basic grammar and sentence structure, and improve your Spanish conversation
skills through everyday vocabulary and situations. Aspects of Latino culture will
be introduced and highlighted as topics of conversation throughout class. Prerequisite:
Spanish Language: Intermediate I or equivalent experience.
FLSP-721 | 8 sessions | $70 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F01 Th 7-9 p.m. | Timothy Neckermann
Sept. 17 | Nov. 5 | Online
• Bring required texts to first class: “Spanish is Fun: Book 2” ISBN 978-162974670;
“Spanish is Fun: Book 2 Companion Workbook” ISBN 978-1629746654.
Spanish Language: Intermediate III
Expand your conversational skills in Spanish through focus on everyday vocabulary
and situations. Advanced level grammar and sentence structure will be examined and
reviewed. Aspects of Latin culture will be introduced and highlighted as topics of
conversation throughout the class. Prerequisite: Spanish Language: Intermediate II
or equivalent experience.
FLSP-722 | 8 sessions | $70 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F01 Tu 7-9 p.m. | Timothy Neckermann
Sept. 15 | Nov. 10 | Online
• NOTE: No class 11/3.
• Bring required texts to first class: “Spanish is Fun: Book 2” ISBN 978-162974670;
“Spanish is Fun: Book 2 Companion Workbook” ISBN 978-1629746654.
NEW! Intermediate Spanish Reading I
Enjoy reading in Spanish to improve vocabulary and understanding of Spanish culture.
Prerequisite: Spanish Language: Intermediate III or equivalent experience.
FLSP-720 | 8 sessions | $70 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F03 Th 4-6 p.m. | Maria de la Garza
Sept. 3 | Oct. 22 | Online
• Bring required text to first class: “Spanish Short Stories for Beginners” ISBN 978-1983806893.
NEW! Advanced Spanish Reading III
Continue to increase your Spanish vocabulary and comprehension through the ongoing
reading and discussion of a book that richly portrays Spanish culture and personal
journeys. "Senderos fronterizos," by Francisco Jiménez, is the author's teenage recollection
of emigrating to America and the challenges he and his family faced through poverty
and prejudice. Prerequisite: Advanced Spanish Reading II or equivalent experience.
FLSP-723 | 8 sessions | $70 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
F01 Th 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Maria de la Garza
Sept. 3 | Oct. 22 | Online
• Bring required text to first class: "Senderos fronterizos" ISBN 978-0618226184,
available online.
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