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WORLD LANGUAGES
“I have tried to learn Spanish as an adult a few times, but never stuck with it. This class has made me feel I will keep going this time."
—JESSIE W., SPANISH: BEGINNER LEVEL 1
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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. 20). 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. 24). 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
Colleen McGilpin | 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. This class requires the additional purchase of a textbook.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: ASB1 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $175
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: ASB2 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $175
BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE
João Copertino Pereira, Katia Costa-Bancroft, 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: 8 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $255 | João Copertino Pereira No class Oct. 11
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: BPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 14 | $255 | 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. 22 | $255 | Katia Costa-Bancroft
GRAMÁTICA INTENSIVA
Katia Costa-Bancroft | M.A., Portuguese Language Education In this class, we will focus on the conjugation of most common verbs in indicative and subjunctive forms, as well as prepositions, and syntax related to “concordância verbal”. This class is for high beginner/low intermediate (CEFR A2 and above) speakers of Portuguese who would like to boost their general knowledge and grammar skills.
COURSE CODE: BPGR Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Oct. 7 | $140
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. 21 | $255
BRAZILIAN CINEMA
João Copertino Pereira | Native Speaker This class is an introduction to the major trends in Brazilian filmmaking since the 1960s. We will analyze four outstanding films to understand the gravitational points in the construction of audiovisual narratives about Brazil by Brazilians. Students will be confronted with issues regarding politics, morality, gender, social inequality, communication, travels, and more. Students of all levels of Portuguese are welcome as long as they are prepared to immerse into the language. Every term new movies.
COURSE CODE: BPCI Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 26 | $ 125
FRENCH
Neha Coureil | French Instructor Mélanie Huguet | Native Speaker 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 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 13 | $255 | Mélanie Huguet No class Oct. 11
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: FRB2 Sec. 01: 7 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $200 | Neha Coureil
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: FRB3 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 13 | $255 No class Oct. 11 & 18
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: FRB4 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 15 | $255 | Mélanie Huguet
LOW INTERMEDIATE
COURSE CODE: FRLI Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $230 | Neha Coureil
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. 13 | $255 | Mélanie Huguet No class Oct. 11
À 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. Pour continuer “À livre ouvert” et notre conversation en Français, transportons nous encore une fois en France, sous le soleil de Provence, et retrouvons Marcel, un jeune garçon de Marseille qui tombe amoureux des collines sauvages au-dessus d’Aubagne. Le château de ma mère de Marcel Pagnol est le second volume de ses souvenirs d’enfance, un livre qui célèbre l’enfance et la nature, l’amitié et l’amour. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above).
COURSE CODE: FRBC Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 14 (meets bi-weekly) | $140
PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE
Melanie Huguet | Native Speaker This class will improve the students’ pronunciation and help to facilitate the comprehension of spoken language. It will cover the vowels and letters that are mispronounced by English speakers such as “R” and “U,” as well the nasal vowels and sounds that are combinations of letters and vowels. We will also go over the consonants that are not pronounced at the end of words. The class aims for the development of perfect French pronunciation by having fun practicing. This class is for students who took at least 30 hours of French (CEFR A2 and above).
COURSE CODE: FPRO Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 28 | $140
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 have already 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…come and join us for a virtual trip to France this fall!
COURSE CODE: FRDF Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Oct. 26 | $115
FRENCH MOVIES: LISTENING AND CONVERSATION
Neha Coureil | French Instructor Do you love movies and the French language ? Then join us this holiday season in a virtual journey into French cinema. Every session we will watch a clip from 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 new movies. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above).
COURSE CODE: FRCI Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Nov. 23 | $170
JE SUIS D’ACCORD: LEARNING FRENCH WITH SONGS
Neha Coureil | French Instructor Just like the song by Françoise Hardy, if you agree that songs are a great way to learn French then this course is meant just for you. Every session we will listen to a couple of songs from different decades and genres. It will be an opportunity to improve your listening skills and work on your grammar. Along the way you will pick up some new vocabulary and enjoy the cultural exposure. For high beginners and above (CEFR A2 and above).
COURSE CODE: FRSO Sec. 01: 3 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Dec. 1 | $85
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. Count yourself among its learners in this series of engaging classes, emphasizing spoken production and interaction. All classes are taught by highly educated and experienced native speakers, representing a variety of cultures and accents.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: GRB1 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Sep. 15 | $255 | Petra Bittner Sec. 02: 8 Wednesdays, 9:45-11:15am. Begins Sep. 22 | $255 | Angela Day
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: GRB3 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 16 | $255 | Petra Bittner No class Nov. 11
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 German Beginner Level 3 or equivalent in the past and would like to revisit and practice the basics of German with the goal to get ready for Beginner Level 4.
COURSE CODE: GRRE Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 11:30am-1pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $255 | Angela Day
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: GRB4 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 13 | $255 | Petra Bittner No class Oct. 11
INTERMEDIATE
COURSE CODE: GRIN Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 14 | $255 | Petra Bittner
ADVANCED READING AND CONVERSATION
COURSE CODE: GRRC Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $255 | Francesca Ferraris No class Oct. 20 & Nov. 24
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
These classes are 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. 15 | $255 | Petra Bittner Sec. 02: 9 Fridays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 17 | $280 | Petra Bittner
BREAKFAST IN GERMAN: FRÜHSTÜCK AUF DEUTSCH
Diana Erinna | Native Speaker Enjoy your breakfast while improving your German communication skills. This class will build your vocabulary and fluency in a casual atmosphere. Recommended for advanced level students.
COURSE CODE: GEBB Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:30-11am. Begins Sep. 14 | $255
GERMAN CONVERSATION ABOUT
LITERATURE: DER RICHTER UND SEIN HENKER
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker Friedrich Dürrenmatts Krimi Der Richter und sein Henker erschien 1950. Die Geschichte spielt in Bern. Kommissar Bärlach jagt einen lange gesuchten Verbrecher. Der todkranke Bärlach hat nicht mehr viel Zeit. Werden Recht und Ordnung siegen? Wie so oft bei Dürrenmatt geht es auch in diesem Werk um die Frage von Macht und Verantwortung. The class is recommended for students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1) and above. Required book: Der Richter und sein Henker by Friedrich Dürrenmatt (ISBN-13: 978-0395044995, ISBN-10: 0-395-04499-5).
COURSE CODE: GRRH Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Sep. 30 | $140
GERMAN CONVERSATION ABOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker Am Jahresende feiern die Deutschen viele Feste: St. Nikolaus, Weihnachten, Silvester. In diesem Kurs wollen wir gemeinsam diese Feste erforschen: Wie feiern die Deutschen? Was genau feiern sie? Gibt es regionale Unterschiede? Wir lesen unterschiedliche Texte (Gedichte, Lieder, Kurzgeschichten etc.) und sprechen über Bräuche und Events in dieser Jahreszeit. This class is recommended for students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1).
COURSE CODE: GEFE Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Nov. 4 | $115 No class Nov. 11 & 25
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. 16 | $255 No class Nov. 11
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: CMB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 13 | $255 No class Oct. 11
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: CMB3 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 13 | $255 No class Oct. 11
HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE
This class assumes that students have taken Chinese classes continuously for approximately one and half years. 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 job hunting and interviewing, talking about newspapers, internet, and impressions from traveling in China and the U.S. if time allows. These topics correspond to Lessons 8-10 of the Intermediate Chinese textbook, by Yong Ho, with an accompanying Audio CD.
COURSE CODE: CMLI Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 16 | $255 No class Nov. 11
ITALIAN
Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge 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: 8 Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 16 | $255 No class Oct. 21 & Nov. 11 Sec. 02: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 26 | $230 | Maria Grazia Lolla No class Nov. 11
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: ITB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 14 | $255 No class Oct. 19
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: ITB4 Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 16 | $255 No class Oct. 21 & Nov. 11
LOW INTERMEDIATE
COURSE CODE: ITLI Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Oct. 26 | Maria Grazia Lolla | $230 No class Nov. 11
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.
COURSE CODE: ITBC Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 14 | $280 No class Oct. 19
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, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Sep. 14 | $280 No class Oct. 19
Free Personal Online Assessment Days
Need help with finding the right class for you? Register for one of our free online assessment days on Zoom for Spanish, French, Italian and German.
Wednesday, September 1, 6-8pm Thursday, September 2, 10am-12pm
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.
DIAMOCI DELLE ARIE! L’ITALIANO ATTRAVERSO L’OPERA VERISTA E SUI CAPOLAVORI DI PUCCINI
Maria Felicita Fichera | Native Speaker E’ una serie di incontri in cui sarà raccontata la storia del Teatro d’Opera Italiano attraverso le storie, le melodie e i versi che hanno reso questa pagina della Storia italiana famosa in tutto il mondo. E’ un percorso che esplorerà in particolare le Opere italiane della fine del 1800, approfondendone la struttura, i legami con il contesto storico-letterario e l’evoluzione attraverso i decenni. Conosceremo più da vicino l’Opera verista e i capolavori di Puccini e, visitando i palcoscenici dei Teatri più importanti, ascolteremo le voci dei grandi interpreti. Recommended for intermediate and advanced level (B1 and above).
COURSE CODE: ITAP Sec. 01: 6 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $180 No class Oct. 11 Please note: This class will meet in-person at CCAE on Oct. 4 & Nov. 1. The other meetings will be online.
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 Oct. 5 | $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 to share some classic literature, novels, and contemporary fiction with a glass of wine, the Italian type, of course! Intermediate Level (B1) in Italian required. Every term new books. Required book for the first meeting: La vita bugiarda degli adulti by Elena Ferrante.
COURSE CODE: APLI Sec. 01: 2 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Oct. 15 & Nov. 19 | $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. We will discuss feminist writer Dacia Maraini’s first mystery novel Voci (1994). In this novel the murder of a young woman is being investigated by both a police inspector and a radio journalist. While the police searches for a culprit, the journalist researches the larger plight of violence against women. A first-person narrative told in the present tense the novel ends up chronicling the narrator’s personal reckoning with human frailty. Required reading before class: Voci by Dacia Maraini.
COURSE CODE: ITGP Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Oct. 27 | $50
CLICK! SI PARLA DI FOTOGRAFIE:
CONVERSATIONS INSPIRED BY PHOTOGRAPHY
Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge Photographs have the unique ability to document events, capture our dreams, inspire us to act, and tell unwanted stories. Intriguing, provocative, or personally significant, photographs can inspire reflections and spark discussion. Bring your favorite photos, your thoughts and insights into photography and your desire to practice your Italian to this class. Photographs will be the starting point of a wide range of language activities designed to widen your vocabulary, improve your conversational skills and learn about Italian culture. For students with a high beginner or intermediate level (CEFR A2+/B1).
COURSE CODE: ITFO Sec. 01: 3 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Nov. 3 | $95
KOREAN
Soe Young 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 behavioural aspects of various people throughout the world.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
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. 13 | $255 No class Oct. 11
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: JPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Sep. 14 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: JPB4 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6:15-7:45pm. Begins Sep. 15 | $255
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
This class is designed to thoroughly review beginner level Japanese (Beginner Level 1-4 or equivalent), exercise those learnings under practical situations and practice with lively and interactive activities. 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 short form) and adjectives et al.
COURSE CODE: JPBC Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 13 | $255 No class Oct. 11
HOLIDAYS IN JAPAN: JAPANESE YEAREND AND NEW YEAR TRADITIONS (お正月, OSHŌGATSU)
Tomoko Takagi | Native Speaker From New Year’s Eve (Omisoka) to New Year (Oshogatsu) is the most important holiday period for Japanese families and it is rich in tradition. However, for many non-Japanese, many customs and traditions may seem hard to understand. For example, why do people do a thorough house cleaning at the end of the year (why not in spring!)? What is the iconic meaning of the soba noodles dinner on New Year's eve? What is the traditional New Year feast called “Osechi ryori”, and how is the New Year celebrated? We are going to look through these unique customs in Japan and discuss them together! Also, let’s try Japanese calligraphy (shodo) with a brush in a Japanese ink, and prepare a nengajo, a special postcard for New Year greetings! This class is for students who have completed Beginner Level 2 class or equivalent or higher, who have learned hiragana, katakana, and have some knowledge of basic conjugations of verbs (masu-form etc.).
COURSE CODE: JPNY Sec. 01: Saturday, 2-4pm. Dec. 4 | $50
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. In this class, students will work on developing a core Latin vocabulary and understanding the basics of Latin grammar, with a focus on Latin’s linguistic connections to English.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: SRLA Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 13 | $230 No class Oct. 11
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: SRL2 Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 15 | $230
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: SRL3 Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 14 | $230
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 XIX century around 10 million people speak Polish around the world in addition to the approximately 38 million of 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 1
COURSE CODE: PLB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $255 No class Oct. 11
LOW INTERMEDIATE
This level is for students who have at least 50 hours of classroom time in the language within the last 2 years, are familiar with frequently used expressions, 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 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: PLLI Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 4:30-6pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $255 No class Oct. 11
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.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: MHB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 13 | $255 No class Oct. 11
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: MHB2 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 22 | $255
RUSSIAN
Katya Maher | Native Speaker Russian is the largest native language in Europe, with 144 million native speakers in Russia, Ukraine, 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. 16 | $280 No class Nov. 11
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: RUB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 14 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: RUB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 14 | $255
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR
COURSE CODE: RUIC Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 16 | $280 No class Nov. 11
SPANISH
Carlos Cruz, Luis Carlos Lopez, Johana Rodriguez, 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.
BEGINNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: SPB1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 9:15am-10:45am. Begins Sep. 13 | $280 | Luz Elena Zuluaga No class Oct. 11 Sec. 02: 9 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 13 | $255 | Johana Rodriguez No class Oct. 11 Sec. 03: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 14 | $280 | Carlos Cruz
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: SPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Sep. 14 | $280 | Carlos Cruz Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 16 | $255 | Martha de la Vega No class Nov. 11
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 Mondays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Sep. 13 | $280 | Luz Elena Zuluaga No class Oct. 11
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: SPB3 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 13 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga No class Oct. 11
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: SPB4 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Sep. 15 | $255| Luz Elena Zuluaga
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
This class is for students that have completed our four beginner levels or the equivalent of it and are comfortable with using the present tense and have some knowledge of preterite and future. Reinforce your basic knowledge of the structure of Spanish, develop fluency with the past tenses, acquire new vocabulary, learn about culture, and practice with lively activities and conversations.
COURSE CODE: SPBC Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 13 | $255 | Luis Carlos Lopez No class Oct. 11
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. 14 | $255 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
SPANISH ADVANCED CONVERSATION:
EXPLORE MADRID
Almudena Soriano Blázquez | Native Speaker Madrid is a city full of history, literature, customs, culture, art and good food. All these are good ingredients to practice your Spanish language skills. In this class, we will travel virtually to places in Madrid, listen and practice Castilian Spanish and experience how “madrileños” live and enjoy their vibrant city. We will discover the history, read literature, listen to songs, analyze recipes and watch movie clips. You’ll participate in lively conversations, learn new idioms, have fun, and maybe prepare for a real trip to this amazing city. For students with a high intermediate or advanced level (B1+ and above).
COURSE CODE: SPMA Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $230 No class Oct. 11
Need a Scholarship?
CCAE offers a financial assistance—50% off tuition— to qualifying adults of all ages. Some restrictions apply. Scholarships must be approved prior to registration. All scholarship applications must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance of the requested class. You can download guidelines and an application form at ccae.org/about/scholarships. If you have any questions, please contact our Student Services Coordinator at info@ccae.org.
Johana Rodriguez | Native Speaker En esta clase nos enfocaremos sobre la vida y aportes de personajes famosos que representan a alguno de los nueve países en los que se habla español en América del Sur. Dentro del mismo lenguaje, veremos las diferencias que existen en dialectos, acentos, costumbres, etc. de un país a otro. A través de biografías, canciones, videos y noticias, desarrollaremos ideas para compartir en clase e intercambiar opiniones. Aunque el objetivo primordial de la clase es la conversación, también tendrás la oportunidad de practicar otras destrezas como leer, escribir, comprender y expandir tu vocabulario en español. This class is recommended for advanced students (CEFR B2 and above).
COURSE CODE: SPPF Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Sep. 23 | $170
“NO HAY REVOLUCIÓN SIN CANCIONES”:
CANCIÓN DE PROTESTA LATINOAMERICANA
Martha de la Vega | Native Speaker La canción de protesta o nueva canción latinoamericana nació en la década de los 60, una década de cambios políticos e ideológicos y de varios movimientos sociales a lo largo del continente. Fueron canciones de denuncia y de conciencia social ante la desesperación de la realidad latinoamericana. Al mismo tiempo le dieron voz a la unidad y a la esperanza en estos países. En esta clase escucharemos varias de estas canciones. Estas serán la base para conversar, intercambiar opiniones y practicar la comprensión. Hablaremos del contexto alrededor de estas manifestaciones artísticas y de los representantes de este género. También veremos fragmentos de video relevantes al tema. This class is recommended for advanced students (CEFR B2 and above).
COURSE CODE: SPCR Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 6 | $140
CONVERSACIONES A TRAVÈS DE
CORTOMETRAJES HISPANOS: SPANISH CONVERSATION & SHORT FILMS
Jose Lopez Espinosa | Native Speaker, M.A., Spanish Literature and Linguistics En esta clase miraremos cortometrajes hispanos y hablaremos de los temas de cada filme. Haremos ejercicios de conversación antes de mirar el filme, y después de mirar el filme. Por consiguiente, si te gustan los cortometrajes (de 5 minutos a 15 minutos) esta es la clase para ti! Los cortometrajes son de diferentes paises, asi que escucharemos diferentes acentos, combinado con diferentes temas como “LBTG”, ”inmigracion”, “el amor!”, “la bondad en las personas” etc. También podemos traer “botanas” y hacer la experiencia más divertida! Andale y animate. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (B1 and above). Every term new short films.
COURSE CODE: CCMH Sec. 01: 5 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 15 | $155
