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ESL Everyday English Conversation Join a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where you’ll have the opportunity to practice casual English and learn more about life in this culture. This is the perfect class for students who can comfortably read, write and speak English as their second language but want to build confidence and experience using it. In addition, you’ll learn things not found in books like American idioms and slang. 7302 6/29/2020 - 8/5/2020 6:00 - 7:30PM 12 ses M, W O’Connor Online; Zoom $159

ESL for Au Pairs: Speaking & Listening This class helps non-native speakers develop an efficient and clear communication style useful in various practical, business, and administrative contexts. Emphasis is placed on accent reduction and oral expression that follows the rules of correct speech. A comfortable classroom environment encourages as much participation as possible. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7307 6/30/2020 - 8/20/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 16 ses Tu, Th Morehead Online; Zoom $275

Intermediate ESL Workshop: Reading & Writing For people who can comfortably read and write a basic paragraph in English but want to strengthen their confidence with the language. Practice reading and writing in a fun and supportive environment. A $15 materials fee will be collected by the instructor. 7306 7/11/2020 - 8/15/2020 12:00 - 4:30PM 6 ses Sa Markova Online; Zoom $199

ESL: A Cultural Exploration of Seattle Improve your English while exploring the sights of Seattle. The lessons will introduce students to Seattle’s culturally and ethnically diverse communities. This intensive ESL workshop will take students throughout the city virtually—from Discovery Park, to Bainbridge Island, Beacon Hill, and Ballard. Thursday evening class meets from 6:30 - 8:30 pm and will introduce the four communities to give students a choice of topics for presentation. Friday will be 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and will be focused on online research for a presentation by each student on one of the local museums and its culture/community. Saturday’s class meets 10:00 am - 4:00 pm for sharing presentations and celebrating with music, dance and art examples collected online. We’ll eat a lunch together in a Seattle community virtual cafe. 7301 7/9/2020 - 7/11/2020 Varies 3 ses Th, F, Sa O’Connor Online; Canvas and Zoom $105

IELTS Practice Course Learn strategies to complete different IELTS (International English Language Testing System) testing scenarios. We’ll prepare you for the test by using a variety of exercises including short-answer questions, sentence completion, multiple choice and matching. We’ll also spend time practicing face-to-face interviews used to evaluate the student’s English-speaking abilities. See www. learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7303 7/25/2020 - 8/15/2020 9:00AM - 12:00PM 4 ses Sa O’Connor Online; Canvas and Zoom $159

Frenc h French for Beginners II Love the French language but need more practice? Learn from your peers in this enhanced beginner-to-intermediate learning experience. Based on beginning French knowledge, this class will provide additional grammar and vocabulary skills while gently moving you forward to more interactive ways of speaking. An overview of French for Beginners I will be provided for any true beginners in the class. French cultural experiences guaranteed. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7309 7/1/2020 - 8/19/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 8 ses W Morehead Online; Zoom $155

LOUISE MOREHEAD Using her potential earned through studies and work in anthropology, music, teaching, raising a family, interpretation, human relations and counseling in France and in the United States, Louise is combining her diverse living and learning experiences to create her Experience Language Project based on ... you! Bring your curiosity and your willingness to share it within the class, and discover your potential for moving into the Creative Language Experience.

Continuing French: Critical Thinking For French learners eager to expand their speaking skills and reinforce their language usage and terminology. Each session will hinge on a language lesson and topical exploration. The language lesson will consist of a verb tense review or the use of comparisons, while the topical exploration will include expressing a preference or an opinion of a subject and supporting it. We’ll entertain topics of interest suggested by class members and instructor alike. Group participation will play an important role. Prerequisites: French I, French I: Encore!, French for Beginners I or equivalent. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7308 6/29/2020 - 8/17/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 8 ses M Morehead Online; Zoom $155

Japanese Conversational Japanese I This conversational class is for beginners with little or no Japanese background and for those who want to brush up on Japanese speaking skills. We will cover useful phrases, pronunciation, vocabulary, some numbers, the ko-so-a-do words and grammar. Students also experience Japan’s unique culture and customs through class activities. A $12 textbook fee will be collected by the instructor. 7298 7/2/2020 - 8/20/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 8 ses Th Nakamura-Lambert Online; Zoom $155

Sign Language Basic Sign Language Open the doors of communication and explore basic conversational sign language. You will quickly learn finger spelling, develop a basic vocabulary and grasp general concepts and structure of sign language communication. This consistently top-rated instructor will help you gain a solid ASL foundation in a fun and welcoming environment. 7335 6/30/2020 - 8/18/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses Tu Jordan Online; Zoom $155

Sign Language – Level 2 This class is a continuation of Basic Sign Language. You will further develop and increase your communication skills with an emphasis on expanding vocabulary and grammatical understanding. 7336 7/2/2020 - 8/20/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses Th Jordan Online; Zoom $155

Spanis h Spanish for Fun and Travel – Level 1 Learn the basics of Spanish in a practical and enjoyable way with an experienced, fluent instructor. Practice common, useful phrases and vocabulary as you dive into the language with basic conversations. Develop your beginning Spanish speaking ability with basic grammar, verb conjugation and pronunciation. The class is a perfect introduction or a refresher for those planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking region. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7334 6/29/2020 - 8/17/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses M Miranda Online; Zoom $155 7333 6/30/2020 - 8/18/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses Tu Miranda Online; Zoom $155

Spanish for Fun and Travel – Level 2 A continuation of Spanish for Fun and Travel – Level 1. Practice common, useful phrases and vocabulary as you dive into the language with basic conversations. Develop your beginning Spanish speaking ability with basic grammar, verb conjugation and pronunciation. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7331 7/1/2020 - 8/19/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses W Miranda Online; Zoom $155 7332 7/2/2020 - 8/20/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses Th Miranda Online; Zoom $155

teresa ramon Teresa is a native of Lima, Peru, and began teaching ESL in 1998, and Spanish in 2001. For over 15 years she has worked in the field as a Spanish translator. During her free time, she enjoys practicing and teaching yoga. She loves to travel and lived in Berlin, Paris, Rosario and Toronto. This is her seventh year in Seattle and it feels like home.

Spanish Conversation for Beginners 1 Do you want to practice your conversational skills to increase your fluency and confidence while using what you have learned in previous classes? This conversational practice class is taught by an experienced native Spanish-speaking teacher who will encourage and guide students’ discussions in a relaxed environment. A variety of topics will be introduced such as Latin American and Spanish poetry, literature, history, music and the arts with an occasional field trip. ¡Nos vemos en clase! Spanish Level 1 is a prerequisite or at least six months of Spanish classes. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7324 6/29/2020 - 8/17/2020 7:10 - 9:10PM 8 ses M Ramón Online; Canvas and Zoom $155

Spanish Conversation for Beginners 2 Advance the conversational Spanish skills that you established in Spanish Conversation for Beginners 1. Build your confidence in speaking and listening while refining your vocabulary. Learn about Latin American culture (history, music, poetry, arts) from a native Spanish speaker. Practice words you already know and apply them to social situations. Learn to order food, have informal conversations about your favorite books or movies, discuss current events using newspaper articles written in Spanish, and listen to songs to help identify and practice vocabulary. Enjoy an immersion field trip at the end of the quarter. Please Note: This class is conducted in Spanish and requires a high beginning or intermediate level of conversational experience. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7330 6/29/2020 - 8/17/2020 5:00 - 7:00PM 8 ses M Ramón Online; Canvas and Zoom $155

Spanish Conversation for Beginners 3 Continue building your Spanish-speaking skills with an emphasis on listening comprehension, fluency and pronunciation. Practice your current vocabulary and learn more terms related to telling stories, running errands, daily routines and more. Practice real conversations and learn the characteristics of different regions in the Americas. Build confidence so you may interact with native speakers by exploring different Spanish-speaking countries through their history, music, geography, culture and current events. Learn from a native speaker with over 15 years of experience teaching Spanish as a second language. This is an immersive class conducted in Spanish and ideal for advanced beginners and intermediate students. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7329 7/1/2020 - 8/19/2020 5:00 - 7:00PM 8 ses W Ramón Online; Canvas and Zoom $155

Intermediate Spanish Conversation II Continue to enhance your Spanish-speaking skills and feel more confident when communicating with native speakers. Build vocabulary for a wide variety of situations related to shopping for clothes, college activities and careers and health problems. Practice the subjunctive mode; speak and write using tenses such as the present perfect, past perfect, future, future perfect and the conditional perfect. As always, we will include a cultural exploration of Latin American history, music, geography and current events. Learn from a native speaker with over 15 years of experience teaching Spanish as a second language. This is an immersive class conducted in Spanish and ideal for intermediate students. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7325 7/1/2020 - 8/19/2020 7:15 - 9:15PM 8 ses W Ramón Online; Canvas and Zoom $155

The instructor used a variety of ways to engage us —grammar, music, story-telling etc. She obviously wanted us to improve in our language ability.