Jan. - May 2017 Program Guide Winter/Spring | Page 6

LANGUAGES
SPANISH
Introduction to Spanish NEW !! This course is designed for the true beginners who , for the first time , will be introduced to Spanish and would like to learn , understand and speak basic “ every day ” Spanish in a stress free environment . It develops basic language skills : listening comprehension , speaking , reading and vocabulary acquisition . Wednesday , 1 – 2:30 pm January 11 – February 15 $ 90 /$ 85 members Multi Purpose Room
Introduction to Spanish I A continuation of Intro for those students who have already been introduced to the structure and usage of nouns , verbs , simple sentences and the verb " estar ". Students will gain confidence in their ability to learn a second language ; be prepared for further Spanish language instruction by gaining sufficient vocabulary to form simple sentences . Wednesday , 1 – 2:30 pm March 1 – April 5 $ 90 /$ 85 members Multi Purpose Room
Introduction to Spanish II Intro II is a continuation for those students who have already learned the daily greetings , basic words and the verb " estar ". We will continue with the verb " Ser " and introduce the present tense . Practice will facilitate daily life situations while focusing on acquiring a basic knowledge of communication . Thursday , 11:30 am – 1 pm January 12 – February 16 $ 90 /$ 85 members Multi Purpose Room
Beginners I This course is designed for students with a little more experience and background in simple Spanish . Practice what you have learned in previous courses and expand your vocabulary , grammar and ability to communicate , as well as accent reduction . Previous knowledge : basic vocabulary , Ser / Estar , present tense of regular verbs . Thursday March 2 – April 6 , 11:30 am – 1 pm April 19 – May 24 , 1 – 2:30 pm $ 90 /$ 85 members Multi Purpose Room
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ARTS AND CULTURE

Beginners II This continuation course is for the more advanced beginner . Incudes vocabulary building , grammar , speech techniques , reading and writing . Also , introduction to irregular verbs , reflexives in the present tense , and lots of conversation . Develop the ability to maintain a simple conversation in familiar environments and daily situations . Thursday , 11:30 am – 1 pm April 20 – May 25 $ 90 /$ 85 members Multi Purpose Room
Basic Conversation NEW !! This course is for Low and Intermediate Beginner students who only want to focus on conversational Spanish , almost no grammar , but lots of vocabulary , audio , video , flash cards and games . Emphasis will be on pronunciation , basic conversational phrases and losing your shyness . Wednesday , 2:45 – 4:15 pm January 11 – February 15 March 1 – April 5 April 19 – May 24 $ 90 /$ 85 members Multi Purpose Room
Intermediate I NEW !! Ready for something more challenging ? This course is on emphasis in speaking , listening , reading , and writing through the studying of the preterite , imperfect , future and passive tenses , as well as thematical vocabulary and situations . We will read basic authentic texts and produce language both orally and in writing . Knowledge and previous classes in Spanish required . Thursday , 9:45 – 11:15 am January 12 – February 16 March 2 – April 6 April 20 – May 25 $ 90 /$ 85 members Multi Purpose Room
Conversación Práctica y español avanzado – NEW ! Esta clase es para aquellos quienes ya saben y quieren practicar más español . Mejoraremos la pronunciación , redacción y formas de expresión . Hablaremos de temas actuales , par ticiparemos en actividades y juegos diver tidos y creativos . Poca gramática , mucha conversación , lectura y escritura sobre la interesante cultura mexicana . Clase totalmente en español ¡ Disfruta y vive el español ! Thursday , 8 – 9:30 am January 12 – February 16 March 2 – April 6 April 20 – May 25 $ 90 /$ 85 members Multi Purpose Room
HEBREW
Basic Hebrew for Adults Eight , one-hour sessions with instructor , Sara Golan-Mussman . Conversation , grammar , Israeli culture for students who have no prior knowledge of Hebrew reading and writing . Cost of textbook paid to instructor . Wednesdays , 7-8 pm February 8- March 29 $ 70 / $ 60 member
Advanced Hebrew for Adults Eight one-hour sessions with instructor , Sara Golan-Mussman . Conversation , grammar , Israeli culture for students who have prior knowledge of Hebrew reading and writing . Cost of textbook paid to instructor . Mondays , 1:15-2:15 pm February 13- April 3 $ 70 / $ 60 member
YIDDISH
Yiddish Group Experience the joys of Yiddish ! Join the Yiddishe winkel . Mir vellin reddin a bisl Yiddish . Fun , friendship , stories and songs with facilitator Sheldon Clare . No prior knowledge of the Yiddish language necessary . 2nd Wednesday of the month , 10 am Free and open to the public