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WORLD LANGUAGES
—BEATRICE C., CHINESE: 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. 21). 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. 23). 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, Colleen McGilpin | Native Speakers 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, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 13 | $280 | Colleen McGilpin
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: ASB2 Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 13 | $280 | Suzann Bedrosian
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE PRACTICE
This class is for students who have attended at least a Beginner Level 1 & 2 (or equivalent) and would like to expand their signing abilities. We will cover common phrases, sentences, ASL grammar, and few fun new categories where we will continue our knowledge with American Sign Language. This class is great for anybody who wants to practice basic signs and to learn new signs.
COURSE CODE: ASPA Sec. 01: 9 Fridays, 7:45-8:45pm. Begins Jan. 13 | $190 | Suzann Bedrosian
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 2
COURSE CODE: BPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm, Begins Jan. 9 | Moema Nicolau
GRAMÁTICA INTENSIVA
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 Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Jan. 25 | $155
BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE THROUGH POPULAR MUSIC: CONVERSATIONS ABOUT HISTORY AND CULTURE IN BRAZIL
Since the 1960s, popular music has been an important aspect of Brazilian culture with artists like Carmen Miranda, Tom Jobim, and Sérgio Mendes. The popular music in Brazil is extremely diverse with several genres and styles, most of them unknown to foreign audiences. This music also reflects Brazil's history and culture. Practice your Portuguese language skills with interesting discussions and fun activities, deepen your knowledge of vocabulary, and enjoy the tunes. Every term new music. For students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1 and above).
COURSE CODE: BPMU Sec. 01: 6 Tuesdays, 6-7:30. Begins Feb. 7 | $185 | Allan Oliveira
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 Jan. 17 | $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.
Tuesday, December 13, 6-7:30pm Tuesday, January 3, 9:30-11am Wednesday, January 4, 6-7:30pm
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.
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 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 17 | $280
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: CMB2 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 19 | $255
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: CMB4 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jan. 17 | $280
CONVERSATION PRACTICE
This class is for students who would like to improve their mandarin pronunciation and conversational skills. 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 Jan. 19 | $280
FRENCH
Flora Beucher | Native Speaker 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, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jan. 18 | $280 Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 1:15-2:45pm. Begins Jan. 12 | $280 | Flora Beucher No Class Feb. 23
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: FRB2 Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 9:15am-10:45am. Begins Jan. 11 | $280 | Flora Beucher No class Feb. 22 Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 18 | $280
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: FRB4 Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 11:30am-1pm. Begins Jan. 12 | $280 | Flora Beucher No class Feb. 23
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. 1: 9 Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $280 | Flora Beucher No class Feb. 22
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, to voice opinions and share points of views with your classmates, to increase your vocabulary and engage fully in the cultural context of French.
COURSE CODE: FRIC Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $280 | Flora Beucher No class Feb. 21
LOW INTERMEDIATE
COURSE CODE: FRLI Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Feb. 15 | $185 | Neha Coureil
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). New songs every term.
Á LIVRE OUVERT: EDUCATION EUROPÉENNE (ROMAIN GARY) | 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. Alors qu’aujourd’hui en Ukraine des hommes et des femmes courageux font face a une invasion militaire russe injustifiée, brutale et aveugle, lisons ensemble Education Européenne de Romain Gary, écrit en 1943 et qui décrit la resistance polonaise face à la machine de guerre nazie pendant la seconde guerre mondiale. Torture et viols, exécutions sommaires, représailles et destruction de villages entiers sont des tactiques employées par les allemands pour mettre a genoux le pays et ses habitants. Cependant, dans les forêts de Pologne des partisans refusent de déposer les armes et se battent malgré le froid brutal de l’hiver, la faim et la solitude. Janek, un jeune polonais de 14 ans vit dans une cachette creusée avec son père dans la foret de Wilno. Quand son père vient à manquer, Janek sort de sa cachette et se lie d’amitié avec des résistants polonais et ukrainiens, et surtout Sozia, une jeune fille de son age qui sait utiliser ses charmes et son corps pour glaner chez les allemands des informations militaires et aider les resistants polonais. Nous étudierons aussi le sublime poème de Louis Aragon “ L’affiche rouge”. Cette affiche placardée en 1944 sur tous les murs de Paris et en province par la propagande allemande et vichyssoise avait pour but de discréditer le groupe Manouchian, un groupe de resistants de la region parisienne composé principalement d’étrangers: arméniens, polonais, italiens. 23 d’entre eux furent fusillés a Paris tandis qu’Olga Bancic, la spécialiste des armes et des explosifs du groupe, fut transférée en Allemagne pour y être décapitée. Required book: Education Européenne by Romain Gary. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above).
COURSE CODE: FRBC Sec. 01: 5 Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jan. 18 (meets bi-weekly) | $155
LE MONDE FRANCOPHONE:
FRENCH CONVERSATION AND CULTURE
Neha Coureil | French Instructor Did you know that French is an official language in 29 countries and that the “L’organisation internationale de la francophonie” has 84 member states? Join us this winter as we travel to different parts of the world to explore the history behind “la francophonie” and get a glimpse into how the different “francophone” cultures have adapted the French language to make it their own. Along the way you will improve your listening and conversational skills, learn some new vocabulary and enjoy the cultural exposure. For students with an intermediate or advanced level (CEFR B1 and above). Every term new material and countries.
COURSE CODE: FRCO Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Mar. 9 | $125
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GERMAN
Petra Bittner, 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 Jan. 18 | $280 | Petra Bittner
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: GRB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 10:45am-12:15pm. Begins Jan. 9 | $280 | Francesca Ferraris No class Feb. 20
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: Ahoi aus Hamburg (ISBN-978-1514134306)
COURSE CODE: GEST Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 19 | $280 | Petra Bittner
BEGINNER CONVERSATION
This class is for students who have completed at least 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 Jan. 18 | $280 | Petra Bittner
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 Jan. 11 | $280 | Francesca Ferraris
Petra Bittner | Native Speaker Wer waren die Brüder Grimm? Was sind Märchen und woher kommen sie? Sind Märchen gut für Kinder? In diesem Kurs beantworten wir diese Fragen und lesen bekanntere aber auch nicht so bekannte Märchen (Schneewittchen, Hänsel und Gretel, Dornröschen, Bremer Stadtmusikanten, Aschenputtel). Können wir heute noch etwas von Märchen lernen? This class is recommended for students with an intermediate level (CEFR B1).
COURSE CODE: GRGR Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 3-4:30pm. Begins Jan. 26 | $155
GERMAN CONVERSATION ABOUT LITERATURE: DAS FELD (TEIL 2)
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 das Kapitel “Herm Leydicke” (ab Seite 55) vor unserem ersten Treffen. Wir empfehlen das Buch (The Field) vor Kursbeginn auf Englisch zu lesen. The class is recommended for students with a high intermediate level (CEFR B1+) and above. Students can take this class without having participated in Teil 1. Required book: Das Feld by Robert Seethaler
COURSE CODE: GRFE Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Feb. 28 | $155
ONLINE STAMMTISCH: BEGEGNUNGEN AUF
DEUTSCH UND ENGLISCH (ENCOUNTERS IN GERMAN AND ENGLISCH)
This is a cooperation between Cambridge and Vienna. CCAE German language high intermediate/advanced language students will meet biweekly with English language high intermediate/advanced students from an adult education center in Vienna. This exchange will be a great opportunity to practice German with native speakers.
COURSE CODE: CAHE For details, see CCAE.org
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: 9 Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Jan. 12 | $280 | Federica Fausto No class Feb. 23 Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jan. 12 | $280 | Federica Fausto No class Feb. 23
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: ITB2 Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 17 | $255 | Maria Grazia Lolla
RIPASSO ITALIANO: ITALIAN REFRESHER FOR HIGH BEGINNERS Review essential grammar, spruce up your pronunciation, and dust off your basic conversation skills in this efficient and fun reintroduction to Italian. Conversation, listening and reading activities will enhance your skills and get you in the Italian mood. For students who have attended at Beginner Level 1-3 or equivalent (CEFR A2).
COURSE CODE: RIPB Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm | $280 | Federica Fausto No class Feb. 23
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 Jan. 17 | $280 | Federica Fausto No class Feb. 21
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 10-13 of the textbook New Italian Espresso (intermediate and advanced).
COURSE CODE: ITIL Sec. 01: 4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Jan. 17 | $255 | Maria Grazia Lolla
ITALIANO ATTRAVERSO CANZONI DI CANTAUTORI
Paola Munda | Native Speaker
Please see CCAE.org/classes/worldlanguages for more details.
DUE CHIACCHIERE E UN CAFFÈ:
ADVANCED ITALIAN CONVERSATION
Federica Fausto | Native Speaker 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 Jan. 17 | $280 No class Feb. 21
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: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $280
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.
COURSE CODE: APLI Sec. 01: 2 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. TBD| $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 Amara Lakhous’ Scontro di civilta’ per un ascensore a Piazza Vittorio (2006). Written in Italian by an Algerian author living in Rome and set in a multicultural apartment building in a Roman neighborhood, this best-selling short novel combines the mystery genre with social satire. Built around the testimonies of the people who live in the building where the murder occurs this mystery offers a fresh perspective on immigration, multiculturalism, and prejudice. Required reading: Scontro di civilta’ per un ascensore by Amara Lakhous.
COURSE CODE: ITGP Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Jan. 25 | $45
CINE-CITTÀ ON (AND OFF) THE ROAD
ITALIAN STYLE: GABRIELE SALVATORES’ MEDITERRANEO (1991) AND TUTTO IL MIO FOLLE AMORE (2019) ALSO KNOWN AS VOLARE (2019)
Maria Grazia Lolla | Native Speaker, Ph.D., University of Cambridge Known to international audiences thanks to his Oscar-winning film Mediterraneo (1991), Gabriele Salvatores is a beloved director whose filmography shows a penchant for escaping, detouring, getting lost and finding ways to make sense of what is. Entertaining yet complex and unpredictable, his films often feature travel because of its potential to both destabilize the status quo and cement relationships. Join us for a discussion of two of his most enjoyable films: Mediterraneo (1991) and Tutto il mio folle amore (2019) known on some platforms as Volare (2019). The film is inspired by Fulvio Ervas’ best-selling Se ti abbraccio non aver paura (2012).
COURSE CODE: CICI Sec. 01: 2 Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Feb 1 & 8 | $90
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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 Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $280
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: JPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:15-8:45pm. Begins Jan. 9 | $280 No class Jan. 16 & Feb. 20
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: JPB3 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jan. 9 | $280 No class Jan. 16 & Feb. 20
REFRESHER: BEGINNER LEVEL 1-4
This class is designed to thoroughly review beginner level Japanese 1-4 or equivalent including grammar, vocabulary, katakana, kanji et al. 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 etc.) and adjectives et al.. Students will have many opportunities to practice conversations so that they can communicate in Japanese in practical settings.
COURSE CODE: JPRE Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Jan. 12 | $280
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 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 19 No class Oct. 10
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: KOB2 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jan. 19 No class Jan. 16 & Feb. 20
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: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $280
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 Jan. 10 | $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 winter course offerings.
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 1
COURSE CODE: PLB1 Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Begins Jan. 23 | $255 No class Feb. 20
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR
COURSE CODE: PLIN Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Jan. 23 | $255 No class Feb. 20
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: RB1+ Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jan. 12 | $280
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: RUB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $280
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR
COURSE CODE: RUIC Sec. 1: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $280 Sec. 2: 9 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 12 | $280
SPANISH
Carlos Cruz, Luis Carlos Lopez, Agustin Romero, Martha de la Vega, Luz Elena Zuluaga | Native Speakers Lauren Brauckmann | Spanish Instructor 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 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $280 | Lauren Brauckmann Sec. 02: 9 TBD | $280 | Agustin Romero
BEGINNER LEVEL 2
COURSE CODE: SPB2 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jan. 9 | $280 | Luz Elena Zuluaga Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $280 | Luz Elena Zuluaga Sec. 03: 9 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $280 | Carlos Cruz
BEGINNER LEVEL 3
COURSE CODE: SPB3 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 10 | $280 | Carlos Cruz
BEGINNER LEVEL 4
COURSE CODE: SPB4 Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Jan. 10 | $280 | Elena Luz Zuluaga Sec. 02: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 17 | $280 | Martha de la Vega
HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE
This class is for students who completed at least our 4 Beginner Levels or equivalent (approx. 50 hours of instruction).
COURSE CODE: SPHB Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Jan. 12 | $280 | 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 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 12| $280 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
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 practice to describe experiences and events, and give reasons and explanations for opinions.
COURSE CODE: SPIE Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $280 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
LA CULTURA COLOMBIANA
Luz Elena Zuluaga | Native Speaker Colombia is a country full of contrasts both geographically and culturally. In this class we will explore its art by reading a short story of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and visiting virtually some of its museums like the sculpture park of Fernando Botero. You will practice some grammar by “visiting” a restaurant and preparing its typical dishes. You will dance to Colombian music and review some essential vocabulary. By travelling in the metro of Medellin you will enjoy learning unique colloquial expressions and get to know the Metro culture. And of course, you should enjoy a good coffee while watching how Colombia’s famous coffee is grown and processed. This fun class will give you a lot of opportunities to practice your Spanish and prepare you well for a future visit to this amazing country. Recommended for high beginners and above (CEFR A2 and above).
COURSE CODE: SCOL Sec. 01: 5 Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm. Begins Jan. 28 | $205 | Luz Elena Zuluaga
DISCUSIONES SOCIALES Y COMPRENSIÓN
CON RADIO AMBULANTE: SPANISH LISTENING AND CONVERSATION
Luis Carlos 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). Every term new podcasts.
COURSE CODE: SPRA Sec. 01: 6 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Feb. 2 | $185
SPANISH ENCOUNTERS THROUGH MUSIC AND SONGS
Martha de la Vega | Native Speaker Songs are a great medium to express a wide variety of universal emotions and a great window to other cultures. They are also very helpful and fun when learning Spanish. In every session, we will listen and process a couple of songs from different countries and genres. Improve your listening skills and review some grammar, learn new vocabulary and idioms, and enjoy the immersion in the language and the culture. For intermediate students (CEFR B1 and above). Every term new material.
COURSE CODE: SPSO Sec. 01: 5 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Mar. 1
