WORLD LANGUAGES
CHINESE
FRENCH: INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
Yiran Zhang | Native Speaker
Take your French to the next niveau with this conversation class. You’re more or less comfortable with grammar, and you’ve got some vocabulary under your belt, but you want to put them together to do something fun and real. This is your chance—lively conversation, an experienced instructor, and equally passionate classmates. Bon courage!
Mandarin Chinese has more native speakers than any other language. As it increases in popularity among language learners, give yourself an advantage with an experienced and enthusiastic instructor. Level 1 is for students who have not studied Chinese before. Students will learn to identify common words, read basic vocabulary, ask and answer simple questions, and use simple phrases and sentences. The focus is on conversational practices, pronunciation, tones, and grammar. B EG I NNER LEVEL 1 COURSE CODE: CMB1
10 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $225
JAPANESE Tomoko Takagi | Native Speaker Nearly 4 million people around the world study Japanese; this complex and beautiful language draws students from all walks of life. Students will learn practical, elementary conversational skills based on comprehension of basic grammar and correct pronunciation. This level is for students who have not studied Japanese before. Students will learn to identify common words, read basic vocabulary, ask and answer simple questions, and use simple phrases and sentences to describe familiar people and places. B EG I NNER LEVEL 1 COURSE CODE: JPB1
COURSE CODE: FRIC
Sec. 01: 10 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $225
GERMAN Instructors include: Dagmar Cox, Eileen Schneider, and Francesca Ferraris The German language boasts about 120 million native speakers. It is the most widely spoken native language in the European Union. Count yourself among its learners in this series of engaging courses, emphasizing spoken production and interaction. All classes are taught by highly educated and experienced native speakers, representing a variety of cultures and accents. B EG I N N E R L EV E L 1 COURSE CODE: GRB1
Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $215 No class Apr. 17 & May 29
B EG I N N E R L EV E L 2 COURSE CODE: GRB2
Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $225
Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6:10-7:40pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $215 No class Apr. 17 & May 29
FRENCH
B EG I N N E R L EV E L 3
Instructors include: Sandra Andrianasolo, Jean Nazaire Mbani, Dovi Abbey, and Michelle Abadia
Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $215 Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 6 | $215
French is the official language of 29 countries, and has been called one of the three most useful languages for business by Bloomberg Businessweek. Join their ranks in this series of engaging courses, emphasizing spoken production and interaction.
I N T E R ME DI AT E
COURSE CODE: GRB3
COURSE CODE: GRIN
Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 11:15am-12:45pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $215
H I G H I N T E R ME DI AT E
B EG I NNER LEVEL 1
COURSE CODE: GRIH
COURSE CODE: FRB1
Sec. 01: 9 Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $215
Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 4 | $215 Sec. 02: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $215
A DVA N CE D R E A DI N G A N D CO N V E RSAT I O N
B EG I NNER LEVEL 2
Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $215
COURSE CODE: GRRC
COURSE CODE: FRB2
Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $215 No class Apr. 17 & May 29 Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 6 | $215
B EG I NNER LEVEL 3 COURSE CODE: FRB3
Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 3 | $215 No class Apr. 17 & May 29
B EG I NNER LEVEL 4 COURSE CODE: FRB4
Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $215
I NT E R ME D I AT E COURSE CODE: FRIN
Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 9:30-11am. Begins Apr. 5 | $215
BEGINNING FRENCH CONVERSATION Sometimes you have to throw caution to the wind and just go for it! You know you love French; you’ve been studying and you’re a solid beginner. You’re even comfortable with the passé compose. But now it’s time to put all that vocabulary you’re drilling into practice with real conversation. Don’t worry; we will be gentle and patient as you learn to build fluency and have lively conversations with your fellow beginners.
BREAKFAST IN GERMAN: FRÜHSTÜCK AUF DEUTSCH Francesca Ferraris | Native Speaker Enjoy your breakfast while improving your German communication skills. This course will build your grammar, vocabulary and fluency in a casual atmosphere. Recommended for advanced level students. Fee includes the cost of breakfast. COURSE CODE: GEBB
Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 9:15-10:45am. Begins Apr. 4 | $225
GERMAN LITERATURE Dagmar Cox | Native Speaker High intermediate and advanced students will read and discuss German short stories and newspaper articles, as well as review grammar. Students should have taken at least two intermediate German classes at CCAE or one year of college German. COURSE CODE: GLIT
Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $225
COURSE CODE: FRCB
Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $225 REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789
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