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	American Sign Language-Level 1
	$119.00 (1 section available)
	American Sign Language (ASL) is a richly expressive system of manual communication used by Deaf Americans and Canadians. This introduction to ASL will be helpful to students who wish to communicate in sign in their personal lives, as well as those who wish to explore vocational opportunities in services to people who are Deaf. Formal signs, fingerspelling, pantomime gestures, facial expressions, body movements and speech will be used to convey meaning in ordinary conversation. Textbook is required and should be purchased before first class. "ABC Basic Course in American Sign Language" by Tom Humphries, Carol Padden, and Terrance J O'Rourke. Second Edition ISBN: 0932666426.

	Ancient Greek - Level 1
	$149.00 (1 section available)
	In this Level 1 course students will learn to read the ancient Greek language at a beginner level. Students will also discover the wonders of classical Greek culture, history, art, myth, and literature. The class will be taught with a reading-based approach, using the textbook Athenaze: An Introduction to Ancient Greek, Book I by Balme and Lawall (revised 3rd edition, Oxford, 2016).

	Conversational Japanese
	$139.00 (3 sections available)
	Whether you want to learn conversational Japanese for travel or just for fun, you'll find this course makes it easy and enjoyable for beginners to master the essentials of the Japanese language.

	Discover Sign Language
	$139.00 (3 sections available)
	It's truly amazing how much you can communicate just by using your hands. Add in different facial expressions, and you have a full conversation! In this course, you will discover how to use this graceful, expressive language to communicate.

	Discover Sign Language 2
	$139.00 (3 sections available)
	Take your sign language skills to the next level with additional vocabulary, grammar lessons, and cultural information. This course will help you build confidence in your ability to sign with the Deaf community.

	English As a Second Language 1
	$149.00 (1 section available)
	Students will take a conversational approach to learning English in this 24-hour course that focuses on everyday expressions needed to live and work in America. While the emphasis will be on speaking English, some reading and writing will be included. Students will work at their own levels, so both beginners and those with a little more experience are welcome. Textbook may be required and can be purchased after the first class.

	ESL: Communicating Professionally
	$79.00 (1 section available)
	Non-native speakers-learn to speak more confidently and become more comfortable in professional and business settings. Topics include learning how to persuade, criticize without seeming rude, conduct meetings, make requests, and to mediate discussions. In-class work includes role playing for various business scenarios (formal and informal), as well as making short presentations.

	Esl: Improving Your Comprehension
	$89.00 (1 section available)
	Have you ever listened to a conversation in English and felt that you know all of the words, but their combination makes no sense? Students will focus on common English expressions that are most confusing to English as a Second Language students. We will examine and practice through reading, writing, and speaking activities the use of commonly used idioms, phrasal verbs, proverbs, acronyms,slang and a lot more. Basic English knowledge is required.

	French Refresher for Advanced Students
	$149.00 (1 section available)
	Students can strengthen their French speaking and listening abilities through lively dialogue with experienced French speakers. This course is for students who have taken several French courses and are interested in retaining or regaining their language skills. Students will focus on improving pronunciation, building vocabulary and increasing their repertoire of French expressions. Grammar and language skills will be reviewed through written and spoken assignments. Class discussions will include current issues, ensuring interesting conversation and a fun atmosphere.

	German Advanced Refresher
	$149.00 (1 section available)
	Strengthen your German speaking and listening abilities through lively dialogue with experienced German speakers. If you have taken several German courses and are interested in retaining or regaining your language skills, this course is for you. Improve your pronunciation, build your vocabulary and increase your repertoire of German expressions. We will review grammar and hone language skills through written and spoken assignments. Class discussions include current social and cultural issues, ensuring interesting conversation and a fun atmosphere in each unique class.

	German: Level 1
	$149.00 (1 section available)
	In this beginning German course you will acquire basic listening, speaking and reading skills and learn simple German grammar, vocabulary and phrases that will be useful in a wide variety of business or vacation travel situations. Practice your conversation skills and build your vocabulary in a relaxed atmosphere. No prior knowledge of German is required.

	Grammar for ESL
	$139.00 (3 sections available)
	If English is your second language this course will teach you the principles of grammar and structure you'll need to succeed. This course is designed as an in-depth analysis of English grammar for intermediate to advanced English as Second Language students.

	Greece & Greek for Tourists
	$79.00 (1 section available)
	Be ready for your trip to Greece by learning about Greek customs, food, attractions and its deep, rich history and language. You'll learn to speak and understand basic words and phrases that will be most useful in your travels. Opa!

	Italian Culture
	$39.00 (1 section available)
	Participants will experience the joy of all things Italian! Faith, family, food, fashion, and fun! We will sing Italian songs, learn the Italian dance of "Tarantella", play the Italian game of Morra, sample Italian pizzellas, learn to speak key phrases in the Italian language, sample Italian cookies, discover the differences of the Italian regions and enjoy being Italian, even if just for one evening. All are welcome and everyone can be Italian in spirit!

	Spanish Level 3
	$149.00 (1 section available)
	In this advanced level Spanish course you will continue to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. You will practice and refine conversation skills and continue to build vocabulary in dialogue that will reflect a wide variety of business or vacation travel situations. You will also speak and write sentences in Spanish using present, past and future tenses, as well as more complex grammatical forms. Prerequisite: Spanish Level 2 or equivalent.

	Spanish: Level 1
	$149.00 (1 section available)
	In this beginning Spanish course you will acquire basic listening, speaking and reading skills and learn simple Spanish grammar, vocabulary and phrases that will be useful in a wide variety of business or vacation travel situations. Practice your conversation skills and build your vocabulary in a relaxed atmosphere. No prior knowledge of Spanish is required.

	Spanish: Level 2
	$149.00 (1 section available)
	In this intermediate level Spanish course you will continue to develop listening, speaking and reading skills. You will practice and refine conversation skills and continue to build vocabulary in dialogue that will reflect a wide variety of business or vacation travel situations. You will also speak and write simple sentences in Spanish using both the present and past tenses. Prerequisite: Spanish Level 1 or equivalent.

	Writing Essentials
	$139.00 (3 sections available)
	Master the essentials of writing so you can excel at business communications, express yourself clearly online, and take your creative literary talents to a new level.

	Writing for ESL
	$139.00 (3 sections available)
	Many ESL learners have excellent educations, training, and skills in their native countries. However, their dreams of success elude them in English-speaking countries because they cannot write effectively in their new language. This course will show you what English readers expect and how your writing can achieve your goals.

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