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13SLC01 American Sign Language (ASL): The Basics
Sign language, the native language of deaf people, is a beautiful and expressive form of communication and ASL is one of the most common languages in America. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to basic ASL.
Simple conversations, use of body language, and role playing will prepare students for the more complex grammar used in ASL. Through a variety of activities and assignments, students will be introduced to topics of importance to the deaf community, deaf culture, and deaf history. This class is unique! Students will learn different aspects of this fascinating language and this course may be tailored to students’ common areas of interest.
(Textbook required. Title: Signing Illustrated (Revised Edition): The Complete Learning Guide (paperback); Author: MIkey Flodin; Publisher: Perigee Trade, revised edition; ISBN: 039953041X )
10 weeks/20 hours
Kathleen Romeo was born with a progressive hearing loss. She attended Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Kathleen has been signing for over 25 years and is a Cochlear Implant user for 10 years.
Thursdays, February 28 - May 23 (NOTE: NEW END DATE)
(No class April 4 and April 18)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Course Fee: $199
 13SLC02 - French for Beginners
Learn to converse in a beautiful second language! French, the language of diplomacy and poetry, is spoken not only in continental France but also in Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Algeria, Morocco, the Congo, Cameroon, and nearby Quebec as well as many other nations touched by French culture. Long recognized as a mark of refinement, French has permeated the language of arts, politics, business, and theater. If you want to make your trip abroad a richer, more meaningful experience or if you simply wish to immerse yourself in the culture of France, this beginner’s course will prove a fun and rewarding experience.
(Textbook required. Text: French Made Simple: Learn to Speak and Understand French Quickly and Easily (paperback); Author: Pamela Rose Haze; Publisher: Three Rivers Press, revised edition; ISBN: 0767918592)
8 weeks/16 hours
Jennifer Vecchi first fell in love with the French language in grade school and continued her studies through college and the Alliance Francais in New York City. Since then, she has had many wonderful opportunities to use her knowledge of French while traveling in France, Africa, Tahiti, and Monaco. She is looking forward to sharing her love of French with the class.
Tuesdays, February 26 - May 14 (NOTE: NEW END DATE DUE TO 3/19 SNOW DAY)
(No class March 12, April 16, and April 30)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Course Fee: $199
“A very good start to my learning a new language.” ... “Surpassed my expectations with the personal stories, great
explanations, the restaurant outing!” ...
“The instructor made learning French fun.”
Comments from students of Jennifer Vecchi’s class French for Beginners
13SLC03 - French: After the Basics
We’ll continue working on improving your conversational French with “just enough” grammar. Whether you joined us for beginner’s French or are returning to French after some time, we’ll review a bit and then add to your vocabulary, learn useful expressions, and become comfortable with both present and past tenses of common verbs. Conversation topics will include travel, culture, and geography of France.
(Textbook required. Title: French Made Simple: Learn to Speak and Understand French Quickly and Easily (paperback); Author: Pamela Rose Haze; Publisher: Three Rivers Press, revised edition; ISBN: 0767918592)
8 weeks/16 hours
Jennifer Vecchi first fell in love with the French language in grade school and continued her studies through college and the Alliance Francais in New York City. Since then, she has had many wonderful opportunities to use her knowledge of French while traveling in France, Africa, Tahiti, and Monaco. She is looking forward to sharing her love of French with the class.
Thursdays, February 28 - May 9 (NOTE: NEW END DATE DUE TO 3/7/13 SNOW DAY)
(No class March 14 and April 18)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Course Fee: $199
“I enjoyed learning the new words and grammar. Lots of pronunciation, reading, in-class dialogue and a overview of France in this class.” … “We learned through a variety of activities: the text, handouts, CDs, music, and
a food evening.”
Comments from students in French: After the Basics taught by Jennifer Vecchi
 13SLC04 - Portuguese for Beginners
Portuguese, the native language of Portugal and Brazil and the official language of five African countries (Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Angola, Mozambique and São Tome and Principe) and East Timor in Asia, is also the first language of thousands of North Americans. This course will concentrate on conversational Portuguese in practical, everyday situations and also will include a little about Portuguese culture. Strongly recommended for business people with Portuguese speaking customers, hospital workers, church workers, educators, spouses, friends, or people planning to travel where Portuguese is spoken.
(Textbook required. Text: Bom Dia: Level 1 (Portuguese Language Textbook) (hardcover); Author: Marcia A. Maatos, Sara Neto-Kalife; Publisher: Spinner Publications, bilingual edition; ISBN: 0932027555)
10 weeks/20 hours
José Figueiredo, Ed.D., was born in Portugal and has taught Portuguese at the elementary, secondary and college level for many years.
Thursdays, February 28 - May 9
(No class April 18)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Course Fee: $199
 13SLC05 - Conversational Italian
Buon giorno, buona sera, come stai, presente, passato, futuro. These and other fundamentals of Italian will be taught in this beginner’s course. The course will stress a minimum amount of grammar and the maximum amount of conversational skills needed to successfully communicate in Italian.
(Textbook required. Text: Learn Italian the Fast and Fun Way (paperback); Author: Marcel Danesi; Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, 3rd edition; ISBN: 0764125303)
8 weeks/20 hours
Peter Kline is a businessman who has traveled extensively throughout Italy and is fluent in many Italian dialects.
Tuesdays, February 26 - April 23
(No class April 16)
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Course Fee: $199
 13SLC06 - Spanish for Beginners
Spanish is the official language of 22 countries and spoken by over 350 million people. Spanish is one of the fastest growing languages in the US, so the desire or need to learn Spanish could not be greater! This course will focus on conversational Spanish, extended vocabulary and the essential grammar needed to be able to put a sentence together. A bit of culture will be infused so students can understand the language and the people better.
(Textbook required. Text: Spanish Made Simple: Revised and Updated (paperback); Author: Judith Nemethy; Publisher: Three Rivers Press, bilingual edition; ISBN: 0767915410)
10 weeks/20 hours
Rosario O’Neill, a Bolivian native, received her B.A. in Spanish and Psychology from Boston College. She has taught Spanish for over twenty years at various high schools (fifteen at Assabet Valley) and for adult education programs and is in the process of completing her Masters in Education.
Thursdays, February 28 - May 16 (NOTE: NEW END DATE DUE TO 3/7/13 SNOW DAY)
(No class April 18)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Course Fee: $199
13SLC12 - Basic Japanese
This is a beginner’s introduction to Japanese sounds, sentences and writing. The class features aural/oral single practice so you can talk and listen with understanding as you travel in Japan. You will learn that Japanese pronunciation and grammar are easy and uncomplicated. We will also take a glimpse at the Kanji (Chinese characters) and Kana syllabaries. Whether you are touring, on business or watching Japanese anime, this low pressure approach will be a fun way to start speaking Japanese.
10 weeks/ 20 hours
William D. Heinold, an enthusiast of languages and cultures, has lived, studied and worked in Japan. He first studied Japanese as a Judo student, then as a teacher in Okinawa and later in Fujisan. As a Fulbright Scholar, Bill researched Chinese/Japanese Characters at the Japan Foundation, receiving an Advanced Japanese Studies Certificate.
Tuesdays, February 26 - May 14 (NOTE: NEW END DATE DUE TO 3/19 SNOW DAY)
(No class April 16)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Course Fee: $199
 13SLC08 - English as a Second Language (Beginner - Level 1)
For the student who:
- has little or no knowledge of spoken English and who feels uncomfortable without an interpreter present
- has little or no knowledge of reading and writing English
- has an extremely limited English vocabulary
You will learn:
- basic English conversational skills
- basic survival vocabulary
- to begin to read and write in English
- basic grammar (present, past, future verbs)
(Textbook required. Title: Side by Side: Student Book 1, Third Edition (paperback); Author: Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss; Publisher: Prentice Hall Regents, 3rd edition; ISBN: 0130267449 and Title: Activity Workbook to accompany Side by Side, Book 1 (paperback); Author: Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss; Publisher: Pearson Education ESL, 3rd edition; ISBN: 0130267457)
10 weeks/40 hours
Nansei Hansen earned her Masters degree in Education at Lesley University. She also received training as an ABE/ESOL teacher offered by SABES (System for Adult Basic Education Support). She is originally from Japan and has years of experience in teaching foreign languages. She currently teaches Japanese at Middlesex Community College and has taught at Bridgewater State University.
Mondays and Wednesdays
February 11 - May 1 (No class on February 18, February 20, April 15 and April 17)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Course Fee: $199
 13SLC09 - English as a Second Language (Beginner - Level 2)
For the student who:
- can speak some English, primarily simple, short sentences in English
- has a very limited vocabulary
- understands basic sentence structure
- can read some English
- can write simple sentences in English
You will:
- gain confidence in basic English conversational skills
- learn additional vocabulary
- continue to work on grammar and sentence structure
- continue to work on reading and writing skills
- improve your pronunciation and English speaking skills and learn to rely less on your native language
(Textbooks required. Text: Side by Side: Student Book 2, Third Edition (paperback); Author: Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss; Publisher: Longman, 3rd edition; ISBN: 0130267570 and Text: Side by Side: Activity Workbook 2, Third Edition (Book 2) (paperback); Author: Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss; Publisher: Pearson Education ESL, 3rd edition; ISBN: 0130267502)
10 weeks/40 hours
Sally Ball is a certified English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor. She is an experienced teacher who has taught English to students at all learning levels and from a wide variety of countries.
Mondays and Wednesdays
February 11 - May 1 (No class February 18, February 20, April 15 and April 17)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Course Fee: $199
 13SLC10 - English as a Second Language (Intermediate)
For the student who:
- can speak and understand basic, conversational English
- has basic survival skills and a moderate conversational vocabulary
- can do some basic reading and writing of conversational English
You will:
- sharpen your listening and speaking skills
- expand your conversational vocabulary
- improve your grammar, reading, and writing
(Textbooks required. Text: Side by Side: Student Book 3, Third Edition (paperback); Author - Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss; Publisher - Pearson Education ESL, 3rd edition; ISBN - 0130268747 and Text: Side by Side: Activity Workbook 3, Third Edition, (Book 2) (paperback); Author - Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss; Publisher - Pearson Education ESL, 3rd edition; ISBN - 0130268755)
10 weeks/40 hours
William D. Heinold is an experienced teacher of European and Asian languages. He has taught ESL at all levels in the US and EFL (English as a Foreign Language) in Germany, France, Spain, Costa Rica, Japan and China.
Mondays and Wednesdays
February 11 - May 1 (No class February 18, February 20, April 15 and April 17)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Course Fee: $199
 13SLC11 - English as a Second Language (Advanced)
For the student who:
- can read and write most conversational English
- still has a strong accent and is occasionally misunderstood
- needs a more extensive grammar course
You will:
- learn the fine points of grammar
- recognize and correct long-standing errors in speaking
- discuss American cultural patterns in society and the work place
- improve reading and writing skills
- build vocabulary skills
Note: This is not a college-level writing class and it does not focus on business English. Students need to purchase a three-ring binder for the class hand-outs.
10 weeks/40 hours
Carole Freeman is a certified ESL instructor working with a multi-cultural population. She is also a TEFL instructor at the Boston Language Institute and teaches pre-MBA English courses as well as beginner, intermediate, and advanced conversational English. Carole also co-owns a local business and has experience in the corporate world dealing with international language barriers.
Mondays and Wednesdays
February 11 - May 1 (No class February 18, February 20, April 10, April 15 and April 17) There IS class Thursday, April 11
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Course Fee: $199
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