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ESL for Au Pairs: Build Skills and Connect | $249
This course is designed for au pairs of all English levels to strengthen their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while gaining valuable cultural insights. Through a combination of weekly online assignments and an engaging in-person capstone weekend, you’ll improve communication, build confidence, and connect with other au pairs. This class fulfills 30 course hours. Class will be online and self-paced with weekly assignments up until the in-person capstone.
This class is a hybrid class with online and in-person components:
Online, 5/5-5/30
In-person at Truax Campus, 5/31-6/1, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM-4 PM Instructor: Carson Fish
Survival Mandarin: Travel, Chat, Explore | $110
Join us for a fun and practical introduction to Mandarin Chinese! This 5-week course is designed for beginners who want to learn essential language skills for everyday life, travel, and cultural exploration. Through interactive lessons, you’ll practice introducing yourself, navigating shopping and dining scenarios, and engaging in common daily conversations. By the end of the course, you’ll gain confidence in basic communication and develop a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and customs.
#11941, Online Live, 6/24-7/22, Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 PM Instructor: Yingying Reiter
Conversational Spanish 1 | $215
New to Spanish? Start here! This beginner-friendly course is designed for students with little or no prior experience. You'll learn everyday basics like greetings, numbers, colors, commands, time, food, body parts, and family vocabulary—all while building confidence to start speaking Spanish from day one.
#11012, Online Live, 6/3-7/10, Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7:40 PM Instructor: Roy Venegas
#34986, Online Live, 8/25-10/6, Monday and Wednesday, 6-7:40 PM Instructor: Roy Venegas
#35298, Commercial Ave Campus, 9/22-11/10, Monday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: John Redlin
Spanish 1 Refresher | $110
This is the perfect class for those who have some Spanish language experience but are unsure if they belong in Spanish 1 or 2. Join this class to get a refresher on basic grammar (present tense, pronouns, verbs), greetings, alphabet, plural, colors, numbers, questions, time, foods, and family. This class will have you ready for Spanish 2. This class will be short but intense, so come prepared to remember and learn new things.
#11050, Online Live, 7/14-7/30, Monday and Wednesday, 6-7:40 PM Instructor: Roy Venegas
Conversational Spanish 2 | $215
Already know a little Spanish and ready for more? Spanish 2 builds on what you learned in Spanish 1, with a focus on expanding vocabulary and improving your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Ideal if you've taken noncredit Spanish 1 or have basic experience with the language. Get ready to communicate with more confidence—¡vamos!
#34988, Online Live, 10/20-11/26, Monday and Wednesday, 6-7:40 PM Instructor: Roy Venegas
Conversational Spanish 3 | $215
Ready to take your Spanish to the next level? Spanish 3 builds on what you learned in Spanish 2, helping you strengthen your reading, writing, and speaking skills with more advanced vocabulary and communication. Recommended for students who’ve completed noncredit Spanish 2 or have similar experience.
#10996, Online Live, 6/2-7/9, Monday and Wednesday, 6-7:40 PM Instructor: Roy Venegas
#34990, Online Live, 8/26-10/2, Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7:40 PM Instructor: Roy Venegas
Conversational Spanish 4 | $215
Immerse yourself in Spanish! This class is conducted mostly in Spanish and focuses on real-life communication. You'll gain confidence speaking, expand your vocabulary, and master more complex sentence structures through interactive conversations and activities.
#35122, Online Live, 10/14-11/20, Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7:40 PM Instructor: Roy Venegas
Russian 1 | $215
In this engaging introduction to Russian, you’ll get comfortable with the basics like the Cyrillic alphabet, essential grammar, everyday vocabulary, and simple conversation skills. Along the way, you’ll explore Russian culture through literature, history, art, music, and food, giving you a deeper connection to the language and the people who speak it. No prior experience needed, just bring your curiosity!
#35052, Truax-Health Building, 9/3-10/22, Wednesday, 6:30-9 PM Instructor: Anastasiia Johnson
Russian 2 | $215
Ready to keep building your Russian skills? This course is designed for students with some prior experience or those who’ve completed noncredit Russian 1. You’ll continue expanding your vocabulary, strengthening your grammar, and developing greater confidence in everyday conversation. With a focus on real-life communication and cultural context, you’ll take your Russian to the next level!
#37042, Truax-Health Building, 10/29-12/17, Wednesday, 6:30-9 PM Instructor: Anastasiia Johnson
Japanese 1 | $215
This course is for students with no previous knowledge of the Japanese language. We will be emphasizing introductory-level Japanese for recreation. Topics include basic pronunciation, alphabets, numbers, travel and ordering food.
#34934, Online Live, 9/9-10/22, Wednesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Yoshiko Shakal
#37105, Commercial Ave Campus, 9/16-11/4, Tuesday, 5:30-8:30 PM Instructor: Mutsumi Olson
Japanese 2 | $215
Spend more time improving your grammar and expanding your vocabulary. You also will spend time in conversation with fellow students and the instructor to become more comfortable with everyday situations and common expressions.
#34936, Online Live, 10/29-12/17, Wednesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Yoshiko Shakal
Japanese 3 | $215
Continue to expand on the vocabulary, grammar, usage and conversation skills you begun in levels 1 and 2. If students are interested, the instructor may cover writing skills.
Future offerings posted here
Japanese 4 | $215
In this course, students will continue to expand on the vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills begun in levels 1, 2, and 3. Writing skills may be covered if relevant to the interests of the students. Cultural information about modern and historical Japan will also be taught alongside the lessons.
Future offerings posted here

American Sign Language Courses

Sign Language 1 | $215
Students learn basic skills of the American Sign Language (ASL) used by and for the deaf. This is an introductory course for those wanting to learn a second language or those who want to communicate with people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Clinical and cultural aspects are covered as well as basic tips on how to best communicate with people who have hearing loss. Receptive and expressive sign vocabulary building activities are introduced through class activities stressing conversational skills. Students learn basic ASL questions, commands, and simple sentences. Information about the deaf community is also presented. Students practice with non-verbal/gesture activities, alphabet, and numbers.
#11014, Truax-Health-Building, 6/2-7/28, Monday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Meta Cucinotta
#11074, Truax-Health-Building, 6/3-7/29, Tuesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Meta Cucinotta
ASL Conversation Refresher | $173
Elevate your signing skills in this conversation class! Designed for students who have completed ASL 1 and 2, we will dive into dynamic conversations, refine expressive nuances, and boost confidence in a supportive environment. We will review and refresh class material from ASL 1 and 2 through engaging activities and interactive sessions.
#11116, Commercial Avenue Campus, 6/18-7/30, Wednesday, 9 AM-11:30 AM Instructor: Meta Cucinotta
#11188, Commercial Avenue Campus, 6/18-7/30, Wednesday, 6-8:30 PM Instructor: Meta Cucinotta
ASL for Youth: Intro to American Sign Language | Ages 10-15 Years | $131
Get started with American Sign Language in this fun and interactive class designed just for youth! You’ll learn everyday signs, the ASL alphabet and numbers, and how to communicate using facial expressions, gestures, and body language. We’ll explore simple conversation skills like greetings, questions, and common phrases, and you'll also get a glimpse into Deaf culture and community. Whether you’re curious about sign language or want to connect with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, this is a great place to begin!
#11993, Commercial Avenue Campus, 6/18-8/6, Wednesday, 12-1:30 PM Instructor: Meta Cucinotta
Sign Language 2 | $215
For students who have completed one or two semesters of introductory American Sign Language and want continued practice with previously introduced sign vocabulary, nuances of ASL non-verbal communication, expression, and structure. The class features further vocabulary building, advancement of grammar pattern use and increased ASL conversation without voice. Guest deaf participants provide receptive finger spelling and conversational skill practice.
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Sign Language 3 | $215
For students who are conversant with ASL and want to explore further structure, vocabulary, and use of the language. The course is not recommended for students who may have taken levels 1 and 2 and are still not comfortably conversant with ASL.
Future offerings posted here
Sign Language 4 | $215
Continuing building on your conversational skills that you learned in Sign Language 3.
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