Beginning French
Get started or brush up those French language skills to enhance your travel experience, empower your business skills, and/or exercise and improve your brain function! You’ll learn vocabulary, phrases, and sentences; essential language structure; and gain insights into French culture guided by your native French instructor, Madame Parker. Café and homemade patisserie will be served at the last class. The required text French in 10 minutes a day may be purchased at the NMC Bookstore (995-1285).
9 Tues., Sept. 15-Nov. 10
6:30-8 p.m., Osterlin Bldg. Rm. 202
Instructor: Madame Der-Boghossian Parker
Cost: $119 (does not include text)
Code: 5669
Intermediate French
Review basic French language skills and focus on pronunciation, grammar, conjugating verbs, speaking, and listening, and learning French culture. Designed for anyone who has taken a French class in the past or speaks some French. Café and homemade patisserie will be served at the last class. The text, French the Easy Way, may be purchased at the NMC Bookstore (995-1285).
9 Thurs., Sept. 17-Nov. 12
6:30-8 p.m., Osterlin Bldg. Rm. 202
Instructor: Madame Der-Boghossian Parker
Cost: $115 (does not include text)
Code: 5670
“French Women Don’t Get Fat”
Explore French culture, lifestyle, and cuisine through the popular book French Women Don’t Get Fat by Mirelle Guilano. How do French women eat, move, and prepare and enjoy food? What are some cultural and cuisine differences between the Americans and French? Guided by Madame Parker, a French-born citizen from Provence, you’ll gain insight, ideas, useful information, and even recipes. Please read the book prior to class and bring a copy to each session.
3 Wed., Sept. 16-30, 6:30-8 p.m.
University Center Rm. 1
Instructor: Madame Der-Boghossian Parker
Cost: $45 Code: 5663
Conversational Spanish I
This beginning Spanish course focuses on pronunciation, basic speaking skills, and listening comprehension useful to the traveler, the businessperson, or those wishing to communicate on a social level with Spanish speakers. We will also look at written Spanish appropriate for the foreigner. The required text Conversational Spanish: Quick and Easy! may be purchased at the NMC Bookstore (995-1285), CD is optional.
10 Tues., Sept. 15-Nov. 17
7-9 p.m., Beckett Bldg. Rm. 214
Instructor: Yvette Babin-Ringsmuth
Cost: $135 (does not include text and CD)
Code: 5672
Beginning Italian
Get started or brush up those Italian language skills to enhance your travel experience, and/or improve your brain function. Gain essential language structure and a working knowledge of vocabulary including asking directions, ordering food, and greeting people. Phonetic spellings of each word and phrase make learning pronunciation a breeze. The required text 30 Days to Great Italian may be purchased at the NMC bookstore (995-1285).
10 Tues., Sept. 15-Nov. 17
5:30-7:30 p.m., Beckett Rm. 146
Instructor: John Anselmo
Cost: $135 (does not include text and CD)
Code: 5673
Beginning German
Learn the basics of the German language and discover how many words you already know. Whether you want to enhance your traveling experience or simply enjoy learning about other countries and languages, you will be well on your way to communicating. Guided by a German-born teacher, you’ll learn the pronunciation of the German alphabet, vocabulary, and reading skills while gaining a wonderful window into German culture. The required text, GERMAN in 10 minutes a day may be purchased at the NMC Bookstore (995-1285).
7 Wed., Sept. 16-Oct. 28, 6-8:15 p.m.
Osterlin Bldg. Rm. 204
Instructor: Wolfgang Uhl
Cost: $109 (does not include text and CD)
Code: 5675
Continuing German Courses
Three German levels are available. Ger Fuleky, German-born instructor, teaches the sequel courses in her home with access to her library and German items of interest. The instructor can help you decide which level is right for you (995-9295).
Intermediate German
For those with a beginning knowledge of German, this course helps you develop grammar skills and build a solid foundation of vocabulary.
10 Sat., Sept. 19-Nov. 21
11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Cost: $125 Code: 5676
Advanced German
For those with a better knowledge of the language, this course helps you develop more fluency and expand your vocabulary with word-games, puzzles, history and culture.
10 Mon., Sept. 14-Nov. 16, 4-6 p.m.
Cost: $125 Code: 5676
Ultimate German
For those with some fluency already, these lively discussions about news, politics, and culture will help you polish your German language skills.
10 Tues., Sept. 15-Nov. 17, 4-6 p.m.
Cost: $125 Code: 5676
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Beginning Arabic
Learn the basics of this widely-spoken and important language and gain insights into the fascinating culture of its speakers. You will learn to read and write the Arabic alphabet (not as hard as you may think) while developing speaking skills and listening comprehension. You will learn greetings and be able to carry on simple conversations involving everyday situations that will be useful for travel, work, or the curious mind. The text and CD may be purchased at the NMC bookstore (995-1285).
10 Tues., Sept. 15-Nov. 17
6:30-9 p.m., Scholars Hall Rm. 104
Instructor: David Van Hammen
Cost: $149 (does not include text & CD)
Code: 5667
Continuing Arabic
Expand your vocabulary as you gain confidence with pronunciation and conversation. Once you’ve mastered the Arabic alphabet, you’re ready to learn basic grammar. Designed for those who have completed Introduction to Arabic or have comparable skills. The text and CD may be purchased at the NMC bookstore (995-1285).
10 Thurs., Sept. 17-Nov. 19
7-8:30 p.m., Scholars Hall Rm. 102
Instructor: David Van Hammen
Cost: $95 (does not include text and CD)
Code: 5668
Introduction to Mandarin Chinese
Learn to communicate in Chinese. Explore this intriguing and musical language for use in travel, talking with non-English speakers in the U.S., or just expanding your mind. Become familiar with basic Chinese words, greetings, and expressions, and find out how to ask simple questions. Start to recognize and write Chinese characters while you become familiar with Chinese history and culture. The required text, Get Talking Chinese may be purchased at the NMC Bookstore (995-1285).
5 Wed, Sept. 16-Oct. 14, 6-8 p.m.
Beckett Bldg. Rm. 214
Instructor: Patricia Neff
Cost: $75 (does not include text and CD)
Code: 5678
Basic Hebrew
Hebrew is the original language of the biblical scriptures. In this “crash course” you will learn the Hebrew alphabet, some basic vocabulary, and how to decode a few key sentences of the biblical text in Hebrew. This course is designed to be fun, dynamic, and focused. Even if you have never studied a language before, you will enjoy this fast-paced linguistic adventure!
4 Thurs., Oct. 1-22, 3-5 p.m.
University Center Rm. 213
Instructor: Rabbi Chava Bahle
Cost: $69 Code: 5680
English as a Second Language—
Wraparound for Beginners
Learn survival English language skills with a focus on basic vocabulary such as conversational greetings, communicating with school personnel, shopping, reading bus schedules, opening a bank account, accessing emergency services, and going to the doctor. You will be introduced to foundational English grammar structures and have plenty of time to practice basic conversation as well as pronunciation in a friendly, supportive setting. Tutoring support will be available. This course is made possible by a grant from Rotary Charities; scholarships are available for those with demonstrated financial need.
12 Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 8-Dec. 1
6-8 p.m., (no class Nov. 26)
University Center Rm. 1
Instructor: Staff
Cost: $55, includes course materials and text
Code: 5683
English as a Second Language—
Intermediate Level
This course is a continuation of the Alliance for ImMigrant Action Wraparound ESL program. You will continue to focus on vocabulary and language for citizenship exams, civics, employment advancement, and college preparation. Study and practice more advanced grammar, and polish your pronunciation of spoken English. There will be some individualizing to meet needs and goals of class members. Tutoring support will be available. The course is made possible by a grant from Rotary Charities; scholarships are available for those with demonstrated financial need.
12 Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 8-Dec. 1
6-8 p.m., (no class Nov. 26)
University Center Rm. 14
Instructor: Laura Rozeboom
Cost: $55, includes course materials and text
Code: 5684
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