Adult/Teen Foreign Language Classes

Italy Japan Paris

FRENCH: BEGINNING
Helen Lancaster
Parlez-vous francais? Going to France? Want to be able to communicate with the natives? Want to know what you are ordering in a restaurant or cafe? Helen has traveled and lived in France for over 30 years. Let's talk about Paris and Provence, euros and the metro, while tasting various cheeses and singing French songs! Bon voyage! Bon appetit! Vive la France! A $9 materials fee is payable to Helen at the first class.

13 years & up
Capitola Community Center
Residents: $62 / Non-residents: $74
#7300.501 Tuesday   11 am- 12:30 pm   9/9-10/14

JAPANESE: VARIOUS LEVELS
Yoshie Morrissey
Beginning: A basic introduction for first-time students through learning the alphabet, greetings, simple grammar, the writing system, and more. A $2.50 materials fee is payable at the first class.
Continuing: For students who have taken the Beginning class at least once and want to continue. A $1.50 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.
Advanced: For students who have taken the Continuing class and want to continue.
Yoshie is native-born Japanese. She has taught Japanese at the International School of Bangkok, Community Service of Bangkok, and at the American Women's Club of Thailand.

13 yrs & up
New Brighton Middle School, Room #22
6-Week Class: R: $49 / NR: $61
#7302.501 Beginning Wednesday 7:30-9 pm 9/10-10/15
#7326.501 Advanced Wednesday 6-7:30 pm 9/10-10/15

5-Week Class: R: $45 / NR: $57
#7301.501 Continuing Monday 6:30-8 pm 9/8-10/6

BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE
Ana Lucia Davidson
Interested in the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture? Become fascinated by the paradise of South America! Let your mind go for 6 weeks as we imagine traveling to the exotic and romantic country of Brazil. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Ana Lucia was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has a B.A. in English & Portuguese, and has taught English & Portuguese in Brazil and in the U.S.

13 yrs & up
New Brighton Middle School, Room #28
Residents: $55 / Non-residents: $67
#7325.501   Thursday   7-8:30 pm   9/18-10/23

BEGINNING SPANISH DAYTIME
Alexandra Navarro
Did you know that there are over 400 million native Spanish speakers? No matter what your interest is - business, travel or general culture - you'll find that being able to speak Spanish will open new opportunities for you. Do not wait any more, add to your education and your life! This class is designed to meet your Spanish goals by working the four abilities of the language: speaking. listening, reading and writing, and also providing plenty of cultural input to meet individual interests. Alexandra was born in Colombia (where the formal Spanish comes from); she is an Agro-Industrial Engineer with extensive experience in international business and teaching international students in other countries from the very beginning. An $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

16 years & up
Capitola Community Center
Residents: $60 / Non-residents: $72
#7337.501 Thursday 12-1:30 pm 9/11-10/9

SPANISH: BEGINNING 1
Carlos Millan
Hola! In this class, you will learn basic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. No previous knowledge of the Spanish language is required. We will start from the very basic by studying pronunciation, basic vocabulary and verbs, and there will also be information about different Latin American countries. The class will be very interactive, and you will get an intensive introduction to the Spanish language and culture! Carlos is a native Spanish speaker from Argentina. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

16 yrs & up
New Brighton Middle School, Room #25
Residents: $60 / Non-residents: $72
#7331.501 Tuesday 6-7:50 pm 9/9-10/14

SPANISH: BEGINNING 2
Carlos Millan
This class is a continuation of Beginning Spanish 1. Expand your vocabulary and improve your Español. We’ll work on pronunciation, grammar, verbs, simple present tense, and conversation skills for real life situations and traveling. Improve comprehension, reading, commands, and idioms. A $15 materials fee is payable at the first class.

16 yrs & up
New Brighton Middle School Room #25
Residents: $60 / Non-residents: $72
#7332.501 Thursday 6-7:50 pm 9/11-10/16

SPANISH: INTERMEDIATE
Carlos & Monica Millan (www.scspanish.com)
Practice conversation with others and continue to build your skills. We’ll focus on some real life situations (in a restaurant, at the airport, with families, etc.); reading comprehension; and more verbs, idiomatic expressions and jokes. A $15 materials fee is payable at the first class.

16 years & up
New Brighton Middle School, Room #25
Residents: $60 / Non-residents: $72
#7311.501 Wednesday 6-7:50 pm 9/10-10/15