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WORLD LANGUAGES
—TIM S., SALVETE ROMANI LATIN BEGINNER LEVEL 4
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CCAE offers in-person and online classes in many languages taught by highly trained and experienced instructors. We use the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to assess students and establish learning goals (p. 19). Please visit ccae.org/language-levels for a self-assessment, level descriptions, and our most up-to-date language offerings. Please take advantage of our Personal Assessment Days (p. 21). For any questions about a specific language or level, you can also email languages@ccae.org or call Francesca Ferraris at 617.547.6789 ext. 112. Many language classes require the purchase of a textbook. For online classes, we recommend purchasing the book before attending the first class.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Suzann Bedrosian | American Sign Language Instructor Learn the basics of sign language as a first step to developing receptive and expressive skills. You will learn commonly used signs, the basic grammatical rules of American Sign Language, and information about the deaf. These classes require the additional purchase of a textbook.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: ASB1 Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $280
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: ASB2 Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $280
BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE
Katia Costa-Bancroft, Moema Nicolau, Allan Oliveira | Native Speakers Portuguese, the native language of Brazil, is spoken by approximately 180 million people around the world, including one million in Massachusetts! This series of engaging classes emphasizes spoken production and interaction.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: BPB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $280 | Moema Nicolau No class Oct. 10
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: BPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Allan Oliveira
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: BPB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Allan Oliveira
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
Expand your vocabulary and fluency in this relaxed and fun class for students who have at least 60 hours of instruction (or equivalent). We will practice to express ourselves comfortably, discuss current events, and engage fully in the cultural context of Brazilian Portuguese.
COURSE CODE: BPIC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $280 | Katia Costa-Bancroft
PORTUGUESE FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS
Katia Costa-Bancroft | M.A., Portuguese Language Education Portuguese and Spanish are both Romance languages, closely related in vocabulary and grammar. For speakers of Spanish, it can be a challenge to study Portuguese because of this close linguistic relationship. This class is for advanced and native speakers of Spanish who would like a quick, solid introduction to Brazilian Portuguese.
COURSE CODE: BPSP Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280
CHINESE
Jin Cooper | Native Speaker and Author, “Notes from Harvard” Mandarin Chinese has more native speakers than any other language. As Mandarin’s popularity increases among language learners, give yourself an advantage with an experienced and enthusiastic instructor.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: CMB1 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: CMB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280
CONVERSATION PRACTICE
For students who would like to improve their mandarin pronunciation and conversational skills, a new course of 9 weeks is offered for the fall of 2022. Each lesson will focus on one of the topics covered in Yong Ho’s Beginner’s Chinese textbook. Students will engage in conversations on the following topics: self-introduction, daily schedule and activities, restaurant dining, shopping, travel, and weather. Feng Shengli’s book, When to Say What, will also be used to facilitate students with frequently used phrases for various occasions, such as birthday parties and other invitations. Prerequisite: One year of prior Chinese study is recommended, preferably based on Yong Ho’s Beginner’s Chinese textbook.
COURSE CODE: CMCP Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280
HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE
This class assumes that students have taken Chinese classes continuously for approximately one year. It focuses on recognizing frequently used Chinese characters and writing simple Chinese sentences, along with conversations for everyday life. Students at this level will learn to handle a limited number of situations, such as talking about past and future events, commenting about learning Chinese or English, and making phone calls, and talking about locations. These topics correspond to Lessons 3-4 of the Intermediate Chinese textbook with an accompanying Audio CD by Yong Ho.
COURSE CODE: CMLI Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280
Free Personal Online Assessment Day
Need help with finding the right class for you? Register for our free online assessment day on Zoom for Spanish, French, Italian and German.
Wednesday, August 31, 6-7:30pm Thursday, September 8, 9-11am Monday, September 12, 6-8pm
For an online self-assessment, visit ccae.org/language-levels. Contact Francesca Ferraris at languages@ccae.org or 617-547-6789 ext. 112 for more details.
FRENCH
Flora Beucher, Mélanie Huguet | Native Speakers Neha Coureil | French Instructor French is the official language of 29 countries. It has a long history as an international language of literature and scientific standards and is a primary or second language of many international organizations. French has been called one of the three most useful languages for business by Bloomberg Businessweek. Join their ranks in this series of engaging classes, emphasizing spoken production and interaction.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: FRB1 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 21 | $280 | Flora Beucher No class Oct. 19 & Nov. 23 Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $280 | Mélanie Huguet
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: FRB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Mélanie Huguet
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: FRB3 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 11:30am-1:00pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280 | Flora Beucher No class Oct. 20 & Nov. 24
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: FRB4 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $280 | Flora Beucher No class Oct. 19 & Nov. 23 Sec. 02: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $280 | Mélanie Huguet No class Oct. 10 & Nov. 21
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent and are comfortable using the present and have some knowledge of passé composé and imparfait. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of French, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations.
COURSE CODE: FRCB Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $280 | Mélanie Huguet No class Oct. 10 & Nov. 21
LOW INTERMEDIATE
COURSE CODE: FRLI Sec. 01: 7 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $215 | Neha Coureil No class Oct. 19 & 26 and Nov. 2 & 9
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
You are pretty comfortable in everyday situations and in applying your solid knowledge of the basics of French. Now it’s time to practice expressing yourself in more complex situations, voice opinions and share points of view with your classmates, increase your vocabulary and engage fully in the cultural context of French.
COURSE CODE: FRIC Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Flora Beucher No class Oct. 18
SE DÉBROUILLER EN FRANÇAIS:
HOW TO GET BY IN FRENCH AND TRAVEL SUCCESSFULLY TO FRANCE
Neha Coureil | French Instructor This class is for students that have completed our French Beginner Level 1 or already have some knowledge of French and would like to master everyday situations like asking for directions, placing an order at a restaurant, etc. Along the way, you will learn some grammar, pick up new vocabulary and learn about French culture. Don’t wait to be in France to speak French…
COURSE CODE: FRDF Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Sep. 13 | $125
Á LIVRE OUVERT: FRENCH BOOK CLUB
Michel L’Huillier | Native Speaker Nous nous rassemblerons, via Zoom, deux fois par mois pour une discussion ouverte autour d’un livre en langue française. Nous définirons les mots difficiles, puis soulignerons les thèmes essentiels pour voir comment ces thèmes font écho à des événements récents ou touchent des sujets importants de notre vie personnelle. Cet automne nous nous transporterons ensemble au centre de l’Italie, à Assise, en Ombrie, à la fin du 12eme siècle et nous suivrons pas à pas le cheminement intérieur d’un homme qui fait accomplir au christianisme une mutation majeure, et à la pensée occidentale une véritable révolution. Surnommé le “Fou de Dieu” ou “Alter Christus” cet homme c’est Saint François d’Assise. Frère François, publié il y a 40 ans, est un livre écrit en français par un Américain, Julien Green, le premier écrivain étranger a être élu à l’Académie Française. Plutôt que d’écrire une hagiographie, une légende, Julien Green nous montre, François, ce petit homme, simple et désarmant, qui renonce à tout, pour prêcher avec conviction et compassion, amour et joie. Saint François nous laisse aussi des écrits magistraux, les premiers textes en langue italienne. Nous profiterons de ce voyage en Italie et dans le temps pour parler de l’Italie, de nos voyages dans ce pays magnifique et nous étudierons ensemble la genèse de la peinture de la Renaissance qui fait une place majeure pour Saint Francois, avec en particulier les cycles de fresques de Cimabue et Giotto à Assise, Florence et Padoue. Required book: Frère François. Vie de François d’Assise by Julien Green. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above).
COURSE CODE: FRBC Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 27 (meets bi-weekly) | $155
FRENCH WRITING PRACTICE
Flora Beucher | Native Speaker In this class for high beginner/low intermediate learners (CEFR A2 and above), students will practice French by writing various correspondences such as postcards and emails/ letters for different occasions. Writing is an effective and fun opportunity to revise grammar, pronunciation, learn new French idioms and vocabulary. Confidence in writing will also boost all other skills involved with French language acquisition.
COURSE CODE: FREC Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Oct. 24 | $125
READING, WATCHING, LISTENING AND DISCUSSING FRENCH MEDIA
Flora Beucher | Native Speaker Do you love the French language and are interested in learning more about French current affairs? Would you like to navigate French media and tune into different topics of interest? If yes, then this class is designed just for you. We will read articles from the French press, watch clips from television and also listen to snippets from French radio. You will learn some new vocabulary, practice your listening and conversational skills and enjoy the cultural exposure. We will cover a range of different subjects including politics, economy, entertainment and more. For students with a high intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1+ and above).
COURSE CODE: FRME Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Oct. 24 | $125
FRENCH CINE CLUB:
LISTENING AND CONVERSATION
Neha Coureil | French Instructor Do you love movies and the French language? Then join us this holiday season on a journey into French cinema. Every session we will watch a different movie and discuss the theme of the movie. Along the way, you will learn some new vocabulary, practice your listening and conversational skills and enjoy the cultural exposure. Some of the themes covered will be French history, Paris, French slang, and more. Every term features new movies. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above).
COURSE CODE: FRCI Sec. 01: 2 Tuesdays, 3-5:30pm. Dec. 6 & 13 | $100
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GERMAN
Petra Bittner, Angela Day, Francesca Ferraris | Native Speakers The German language boasts about 120 million native speakers. It is the most widely spoken native language in the European Union. The German-speaking countries are ranked fifth in terms of annual publication of new books, with one tenth of all books (including e-books) in the world being published in German language.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: GRB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 10:45am-12:15pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $280 | Angela Day No class Oct. 10
HIGH BEGINNER THROUGH SHORT STORIES
This class is for students who have completed our German Beginner Level 4, have a solid knowledge of basic structures of German, and would like to apply and practice this knowledge inspired by short stories about everyday situations. Along the way, you will learn some grammar, pick up new vocabulary, improve your speaking, writing, and reading skills and deepen your understanding of German culture. Required book: Moment in München (ISBN: 978-1503252233).
COURSE CODE: GEST Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280 | Petra Bittner
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent and are comfortable with using the present tense and have some knowledge of Präteritum und Perfekt. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of German, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations.
COURSE CODE: GRBC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $280 | Petra Bittner Sec. 02: 9 Mondays, 12:30-2pm. Begins Sep. 26 | $280 | Angela Day No class Oct. 10
ADVANCED READING AND CONVERSATION
This is an advanced class for students who would like to practice their German by staying up to date with German countries’ related topics, enjoy reading German newspaper articles and literature and want to refresh and broaden their German vocabulary. A great opportunity to totally immerse yourself into German.
COURSE CODE: GRRC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $280 | Francesca Ferraris No class Oct. 5 & 19
GERMAN CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ART AND
CULTURE: MUSEUMSBESUCHE IN BERLIN
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker Die Alte Nationalgalerie zeigt im Herzen der Berliner Museumsinsel eine der bedeutendsten deutschen Sammlungen der Kunst des 19. Jahrhunderts. Dagegen ist der Hamburger Bahnhof ein „Museum für Gegenwart“. In diesem Kurs besuchen wir beide Museen virtuell: Wir erkunden die Museen, besprechen ausgewählte Kunstwerke und lernen Wissenswertes über berühmte und zeitgenössische Künstler. Every term features new art works. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above).
COURSE CODE: GRMU Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Sep. 29 | $125
GERMAN STAMMTISCH: SPRECHEN UND SPAZIEREN AM FRESH POND
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker Students of all levels of German are welcome! Möchten Sie gern Deutsch sprechen in einer Gruppe? Wir spazieren um den Fresh Pond und reden über verschiedene Themen (Deutschland, Reisen, Kunst etc.) Alle, die gern Deutsch sprechen, sind herzlich willkommen! Egal, ob Sie Anfänger sind oder schon länger Deutsch sprechen.
COURSE CODE: GSTA Sec. 01: 4 Sundays, 12-1pm. Begins Oct. 2 (meets bi-weekly) | $30 Meeting point: Corner of Aberdeen Ave and Huron Ave. Instructor will be sending an email to all registered students about the meeting point.
GERMAN CONVERSATION ABOUT
LITERATURE: DAS FELD
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker Das Feld ist Teil des Friedhofs einer Kleinstadt. Wenn die Toten hier sprechen könnten, wovon würden sie erzählen? Robert Seethalers Kurzgeschichten handeln vom Leben unterschiedlicher Personen. Es ist ein Buch der Menschenleben: jedes ganz individuell und doch mit anderen verbunden. In diesem Kurs lesen und diskutieren wir eine Kurzgeschichte pro Woche. Bitte lesen Sie die erste Geschichte (Die Stimmen) vor unserem ersten Treffen. Wir empfehlen das Buch (The Field) vor Kursbeginn auf Englisch zu lesen. Required book: Das Feld by Robert Seethaler
COURSE CODE: GRFE Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 3-5:30pm. Begins Oct. 27 | $155 No class Nov. 24
ITALIAN
Federica Fausto, Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speakers Italian is spoken as native language by approximately 85 million people in Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Australia. Throughout the world it is the fifth most studied foreign language. Taught by experienced and educated instructors, these classes emphasize building vocabulary, solidifying grammar, and improving spoken interaction.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: ITB1 Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 25 | $255 | Maria Grazia Lolla
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: ITB3 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280 | Federica Fausto
ITALIAN BEGINNER CONVERSATION
This class is for students who have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent and are comfortable with using the present tense and have some knowledge of passato prossimo and imperfetto. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of Italian, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations. Please note this class might require the purchase of a textbook.
COURSE CODE: ITBC Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280
LOW INTERMEDIATE
This level is for students who have had approximately 60 hours of classroom time in the language within the last 2 years, are familiar with frequently used expressions, have knowledge of the past and future tense, and are able to express themselves in everyday situations. Following the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference, students at this level will practice identifying the main points of clear standard speech. They will learn to describe experiences and events, Italian travel, media, newspapers, expressing regrets and opinions through indirect speech. This class will cover lessons 7-9 of the textbook New Italian Espresso (intermediate and advanced).
COURSE CODE: ITIL Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Oct. 25 | $255 | Maria Grazia Lolla DUE CHIACCHIERE E UN CAFFÈ: ADVANCED ITALIAN CONVERSATION Immagina di essere seduto al bar di una piazza italiana, immagina di bere il tuo caffè e di gustare un cornetto mentre chiacchieri in italiano con le persone sedute ai tavoli vicini. Immagina di immergerti nella cultura e nello stile di vita italiani anche solo per un giorno alla settimana. This class is recommended for advanced students.
COURSE CODE: ITCC Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:15am-10:45am. Begins Sep. 20 | $280
LETTURA E CONVERSAZIONE IN ITALIANO
Pasquale G. Tatò | Native Speaker and Professional Linguist This is an advanced class for students who have had the equivalent of two years of college-level Italian and have acquired basic reading, speaking, and listening skills in the Italian language. A book, typically a collection of short stories, will be read in class and discussed from the standpoint of both form and content. The classroom discussion will also be the basis for conversation and occasional grammar review. Additionally, the instructor may introduce other Italian-language materials, such as newspaper articles, grammatical exercises, well-known Italian short poems, as well as topics of current relevance for classroom discussion and conversation.
COURSE CODE: LETT Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $255
APERITIVO LETTERARIO:
ITALIAN BOOK CLUB
Elena Lori | Native Speaker Do you love Italy and all Italian things? Do you like the idea of knowing more about the country’s literature, history, and culture? Then this Italian book club is perfect for you. Come share classic literature, novels, and contemporary fiction with a glass of wine (the Italian type, of course!). Intermediate Level (B1) in Italian required. Every term features a new book. Required book for the first meeting: Almarina by Valeria Parrella
COURSE CODE: APLI Sec. 01: 2 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Nov. 18 & Dec. 16 | $60
GIALLO & SPUMANTE:
ADVANCED ITALIAN MYSTERIES CLUB
Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge Stereotyped as the land of crime and intrigue, Italy has been the setting of many international best-selling mysteries. Politically committed, narratively sophisticated, and supremely enjoyable, the best Italian mysteries explore the dark side of Italy’s present, challenge ideas of justice, and seduce readers with the evocation of la dolce vita. Join us to discuss Leonardo Sciascia’s Il giorno della civetta (1961), an unconventional mystery and a literary classic set in 1960s Sicily. In this short work of fiction, eerily prescient of the many anti-mafia prosecutions to come, the murder of a building contractor becomes the occasion for a complex investigation of Italian politics and society in the shadow of organized crime. Required reading: Il giorno della civetta by Leonardo Sciascia.
COURSE CODE: ITGP Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Nov. 30 | $45
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JAPANESE
Tomoko Takagi | Native Speaker Japanese is spoken by more than 125 million people around the world—primarily by the inhabitants of Japan, but also by populations of Japanese origin in Hawaii, as well as in North and South America. Nearly 4 million people around the world study Japanese. Japanese is an agglutinative language whose origins are not clearly established. The writing system consists of two syllabaries—Hiragana and Katakana—and the Chinese Kanji characters.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: JPB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $280 No class Oct. 10
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: JPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $280 No class Oct. 10
BEGINNER CONVERSATION (BEGINNER LEVEL 5)
This class is designed to thoroughly review beginner level Japanese (Beginner Level 1-4 or equivalent), and exercise those learnings under practical situations. It is for students who have completed Beginner Level 1-4 classes or equivalent, who have learned Hiragana, Katakana, and have some knowledge of basic conjugations of verbs (masu-form, te-form and dictionary form) and adjectives. There is a possibility that the last session of the class will be in-person if all the attendees are in agreement.
COURSE CODE: JPBC Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 No class Oct. 11
JAPANESE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS THROUGH MOVIES AND CRAFTS
The holiday season, especially from New Year’s Eve (Omisoka) to New Year (Oshogatsu), is the most important period of the year for Japanese people and is rich in tradition. In this class, we will look through these unique customs and get in the holiday mood through watching Japanese movies, reading a little drama together and learning the art of Japanese Fabric Wrapping using traditional Furoshiki cloth, and some basic Furoshiki wrapping techniques for your holiday gifts! This class is for students who have completed Beginner Level 2 class or equivalent/higher, who have learned hiragana,katakana, and have some knowledge of basic conjugations of verbs (masu-form etc.).
COURSE CODE: JPMO Sec. 01: Saturday, 2-4pm. Dec. 3 | $55
KOREAN
Jungah Lee | Native Speaker Korean belongs to the Ural-Altaic family of languages and is spoken by approximately 100 million people in South Korea, North Korea, China, Japan, and the US. Due to Korea’s increasing economic and political importance in North-East Asia, Korean is growing increasingly popular around the world as a foreign language. The “Korean Wave” has become an influential global phenomenon since the start of the 21st century, heavily impacting the contemporary cultures, music, film, and television industries, and behavioral aspects of various people throughout the world.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: KOB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $280 No class Oct. 10
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: KOB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280
LATIN
SALVETE ROMANI
Joan Brunetta | MA in Medieval Studies, University of York Have you always been interested in Latin but never had a chance to study it? Although Latin is rarely taught nowadays, it remained the language of international communication in Europe well into the 18th century. Latin gives access not only to Classical texts, but also to more than 1000 years of texts written in Europe and North Africa since the fall of the Roman Empire.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: SRLA Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: SRL2 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $280
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: SRL4 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $280 No class Oct. 10
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1
Students of our beginner level classes will have become well-acquainted with the poet Martial—now it’s time to meet some other Roman poets and writers! This first level of our Intermediate classes will continue focusing on acquiring the most commonly used grammar in Latin literature while working on our reading skills by dipping into selections from Caesar, Catullus, and others. This class is for students who have completed at least our Latin Beginner Level 4 class.
COURSE CODE: SRLI Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280
MODERN HEBREW
Dalia Mendel | Native Speaker The official language of the state of Israel, Hebrew, is a Semitic language which belongs to the Afro-Asian language family. Hebrew is the only Canaanite language still spoken, and the only truly successful example of a revived dead language. Modern Hebrew is spoken by approximately 10 million people around the world.
Please see ccae.org for fall course offerings.
RUSSIAN
Katya Maher | Native Speaker Russian is the largest native language in Europe, with 144 million native speakers in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, and is also widely spoken in Central Asia. Russian is the eighth most spoken language in the world by number of native speakers and the seventh by total numbers of speakers. Our experienced instructor, Katya Maher, will make you familiar with how to read and write the Cyrillic alphabet and everything else you need to communicate in this language.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: RUB1 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
Beginner Level 2 is for students who have at least 30 hours of classroom time in Russian within the last year, can sound out Russian words written in Cyrillic script, can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need in Russian, and can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where they live and the people they know. Students should have basic knowledge of all the cases of nouns, present, past and future tenses. Students at this level will continue to identify common words concerning their immediate concrete surroundings, read simple sentences, and practice their speaking skills with topics related to everyday life.
COURSE CODE: RUB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR
This conversation class is intended for people who already have a fairly large vocabulary and enough grammar to have a conversation in Russian. Such people usually are interested in keeping their Russian from getting rusty. Each lesson, we review some grammar features, but most of the time is spent in conversation. Also, for homework, in addition to some grammar exercises, the students get a text to read which we may discuss in class the following week.
COURSE CODE: RUIC Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280
Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280
POLISH
Edward Mitukiewicz | Native Speaker Polish is a West-Slavic language, the official language of Poland, and one of the official languages of the European Union. After numerous waves of emigration since the beginning of the nineteenth-century, around 10 million people speak Polish around the world in addition to the approximately 38 million speakers who reside in Poland. One of the largest Diaspora communities is located in the US where Polish is spoken by 3.5 million people. Join them with a patient and experienced instructor who can guide you through this unique and interesting language.
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: PLB2 Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Oct. 17 | $255
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR
COURSE CODE: PLIN Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Oct. 17 | $255
SPANISH
Carlos Cruz, Luis Lopez, Martha de la Vega, Luz Elena Zuluaga | Native Speakers Spoken in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, Spanish has the second largest number of native speakers in the world. It is also the second most studied language in the world, and the third most used language on the internet. Make Spanish your second language with our first-rate instructors.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: SPB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $280 | Luz Elena Zuluaga No class Oct. 10 Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Luz Elena Zuluaga Sec. 03: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Carlos Cruz
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: SPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Carlos Cruz
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: SPB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Luis Carlos Lopez
REFRESHER BEGINNER LEVEL 2 & 3
This class is designed to thoroughly review the content of Beginner Level 1-3. It is designed for students who have completed Spanish Beginner Level 3 or equivalent in the past and would like to revisit and practice the basics of Spanish with the goal to get ready for Beginner Level 4.
COURSE CODE: SPRE Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: SPB4 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280 | Luz Zuluaga
HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE
This class is for students who completed at least our 4 Beginner Levels or equivalent (approx. 50 hours of instruction). Based on the first lessons of the textbook Aula Internacional 2 Plus, students will continue to work on their speaking and listening skills, review and apply basic grammar including the past tense, and amplify their vocabulary.
COURSE CODE: SPHB Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $280 | Martha de la Vega
LOW INTERMEDIATE
Following the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference, students at this level will learn to identify the main points of clear standard speech, for example, on TV or radio programs. They will learn to describe experiences and events, and give reasons and explanations for opinions.
COURSE CODE: SPLI Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $280 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
You are pretty comfortable in everyday situations and in applying your solid knowledge of the basics of Spanish. Now it’s time to practice expressing yourself in more complex situations, to voice opinions, and share points of views with your classmates, to increase your vocabulary and engage fully in the cultural context of Spanish.
COURSE CODE: SPCO Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $280 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
DISCUSIONES SOCIALES Y COMPRENSIÓN
CON RADIO AMBULANTE: SPANISH LISTENING AND CONVERSATION
Luis Lopez | Native Speaker This class enables participants to engage in discussion with sociological themes like human rights, gender identity, immigration, just to name a few. The course is structured around NPR’s Radio Ambulante, a Spanish-language podcast that combines narrative and investigative journalism. Students will rely and build on their listening skills to sustain discussion on concrete and abstract topics. Don’t fear taking this class, though! The instructor will provide scaffolding designed to learn new vocabulary and acquire an intermediate degree of fluency and spontaneity for fluid interactions by scrutinizing language structures in excerpts of the episodes’ scripts. This class is recommended for students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1 and above).
COURSE CODE: SPRA Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $185
ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATIONS IN THE COURTYARD
Jose Lopez Espinosa | Native Speaker, M.A., Spanish Literature and Linguistics
Keep your Spanish fresh with engaging conversations conducted in our courtyard at 56 Brattle Street. Topics will include news from the Spanish speaking world and issues that will prompt fun and entertaining conversations. This class is recommended for advanced students (CEFR B2 and above).
COURSE CODE: SPCP Sec. 01: 4 Saturdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 24 | $125 Class will meet in the Courtyard of 56 Brattle Street. Please note that class will be conducted inside the building in case of inclement weather.
SPANISH ADVANCED READING AND
CONVERSATION: LAS COSAS QUE PERDIMOS EN EL FUEGO
Martha de la Vega | Native Speaker “Algo malo iba a pasar y era una estupidez negarlo.” En los cuentos de la escritora argentina Mariana Enriquez están presentes la inminencia de la catástrofe, el terror a la pobreza, el terror a los otros. De ella se ha dicho que ha reinventado la narrativa de terror, al menos en el marco de la literatura escrita en español. Enriquez combina elementos típicos de este género con otros terrores más próximos o reales anclados en problemas sociales, en lo perturbador de la vida cotidiana o en elementos de la historia argentina. En este curso leeremos un cuento por semana del libro Las cosas que perdimos en el fuego publicado en 2016. Estos textos serán la base para comentar, conversar e intercambiar opiniones. Practicaremos comprensión de lectura y conversación. Esta clase está destinada a niveles avanzados (CEFR B2 en adelante). Required book: Las cosas que perdimos en el fuego by Mariana Enriquez.
COURSE CODE: SPFU Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 12 | $185
ALTAR DE MUERTOS (OFRENDA):
CONVERSACIÓNES ACERCA DE LAS TRADICIÓNES Y COSTUMBRES LATINOAMERICANAS
Jose Lopez Espinosa | Native Speaker, M.A., Spanish Literature and Linguistics
This class will have conversations about traditions and customs in Latin America focusing on but not limited to the Day of the Dead Ofrendas celebration. The tradition of setting up Ofrendas dedicated to the departed dates back to the Pre-Hispanic era. Students will explore the origin of this tradition, when it is celebrated, where it is celebrated, the reasons, and the differences among states and countries that celebrate this tradition. Students will also build an Altar for Ofrendas. This class is recommended for intermediate and advanced students (CEFR B1 and above).
COURSE CODE: OFRE Sec. 01: 3 Saturdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Oct. 22 | $100
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