This class is for people who want to greet and have a simple conversation with Deaf people. Taught by an ASL college professor, this course introduces students to the history of American Sign Language (ASL) with an understanding of Deaf Culture. Participants will learn ASL grammar and signs to introduce themselves and carry on a basic conversation with Deaf people. Students can purchase the optional book American Sign Language for Beginners by Rochelle Barlow, USBN 978-1-64611-642-3; Rockridge Press (it can be purchased on Amazon for under $9.00).

Learn how to greet people, talk about your family, and where you live. Speak simple sentences to carry on a basic conversation. The emphasis of this course is conversation

This beginner-level Italian course is organized into thematic units that build foundational language skills. Learn essential grammar, including vocabulary usage, articles, and verb conjugations, while practicing listening, reading, and writing through a variety of engaging activities. Cultural insights are incorporated throughout to deepen understanding of Italian life and traditions. The instructor will email students a custom-designed PDF binder containing lesson slides, grammar notes, a glossary, and practice activities. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

This introductory course focuses on developing basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German. Through interactive instruction, develop essential vocabulary, key grammatical concepts, and accurate pronunciation to communicate in everyday situations. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand basic texts and will have a solid foundation for continued German language study. Students are encouraged to purchase the textbook Treffpunkt Deutsch als Zweitsprache für Alltag und Beruf (Kursbuch/Übungsbuch) or Meeting Point: German as Second Language for Everyday Life and Work available on Amazon.

Start speaking Italian with confidence! An introduction to basic Italian vocabulary and present tense sentence structure, designed for travelers. Learn useful words and common phrases for asking questions, exchanging pleasantries, dining out, navigating directions, and handling a variety of tourist situations.

A prerequisite to this class is Introduction to American Sign Language: Beginners Level. Continue the journey of learning the history of ASL, Deaf Culture, and carrying on an ASL conversation with Deaf people. Taught by an ASL college professor. Students can purchase the optional book American Sign Language for Beginners by Rochelle Barlow, USBN 978-1-64611-642-3; Rockridge Press (it can be purchased on Amazon for under $9.00).

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Advanced course for those with a good proficiency in the language and capable of reading a full lesson

This course is a continuation of ABC Italian: An Introduction and requires its completion as a prerequisite. In this course, build on the foundation learned and further develop and practice the Italian language