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German 101 (Online)
with Keegan Elliott Hine

Master the essentials of German conversation, including pronunciation, greetings, introductions, “I have” and “I don’t have” expressions, and actions in the present tense and numbers.
Conversational Spanish (In-Person) Watertown
with Rebeca Espinosa-Reyes

This course is designed to build confidence in spoken Spanish through practical, real-life conversations. With a focus on communication rather than strict grammar rules, students will engage in interactive discussions and situational dialogues to improve their listening and speaking skills. Topics include everyday interactions such as ordering food, making appointments, asking for directions, and discussing personal interests. Recommended book: Conversational Spanish Dialogues: Over 100 Conversations and Short Stories, Volume 1 by Lingo Mastery (2018).
ABC Italian (In-Person) Watertown
with Viktor Isaku

An introduction to basic Italian vocabulary and sentence structure in the present tense, suitable for a wide variety of tourist situations. Learn useful Italian words and common phrases for travel, questions, exchanging pleasantries, dining out, and asking for directions.
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Learn to Speak Italian: Beginner Level (Online)
with Fabiana Papleoni

Taught by a graduate of the University of Parma (Italy), study grammar, the practice of the language, and some knowledge of Italian culture. The instructor will email a PDF binder to the students that she has designed and made, in which they can follow all the PowerPoint slides of the lessons with the grammar, glossary, and activities. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.
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Russian 101 (Online)
with Keegan Elliott Hine

This course introduces the fundamentals of the Russian language, starting with greetings, introductions, and essential daily vocabulary. The following book is recommended, but not required: Golosa 1: A Basic Course in Russian, Book One, 6th Edition (Routledge, ISBN-13: 978-0367612801).
Spanish is Fun I (In-Person) Watertown
with Rebeca Espinosa-Reyes

This course introduces fundamental Spanish, focusing on essential vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Key topics include greetings, introductions, numbers, basic vocabulary, common phrases, and simple questions and answers. Students will also learn to use the most common verbs in Spanish in the present tense. Recommended book: Learn Spanish for adult beginners. Speak Spanish in 30 days!- (3 books in 1) 2021.
Intermediate Irish Language (In-Person) Torrington
with Noeleen Soraghan

For those who have taken the beginner course in the past and wish to further their command of the Irish language. The same book will be used as in the beginner course.
Irish Language for the Beginner (In-Person) Torrington
with Noeleen Soraghan

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 beginner course is conversation.