Languages & Culture   

This class is for students who have never studied Italian before. It covers the foundations for understanding written and spoken Italian, including basic sentences for introducing yourself and describing things, as well as basic grammar concepts such as the use of singular and plural.

Beginner French is an introductory class into French language and Francophone culture. This course will cover basic conversational skills and useful phrases, whether you’re interested in visiting France, watching French films without subtitles, or just expanding your knowledge of a foreign language!

Beyond Beginner French is for students who have had some past experience with French and would like to practice and/or improve their conversational and grammar skills. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the French language and culture.

If you have an introductory knowledge of Italian, with a basic understanding of a few verb conjugations and grammar concepts, this is the level for you. This level focuses on increasing vocabulary beyond basic question/answer and short sentences.  We will dive deeper into the grammar and learn more about Italian culture.

This course is for students who have completed the Beginner and Intermediate levels, or for those who have a good comprehension of Italian, since we don't speak English in class. We'll review and learn advanced grammar topics, along with activities that bring today's Italy closer to our world. We will use simple newspaper articles, short stories, and Italian music together with lively discussions to improve language skills and knowledge of Italian culture.

This introductory course is for beginners with little or no formal education in Spanish.  We will learn the basic vocabulary and grammatical concepts of elementary Spanish.

Students will continue to be exposed to grammar and vocabulary used in everyday conversation and various settings. This course is ideal for those who have completed the Beginner level or have had previous exposure and practice with the language.