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.

Prerequisite: Introduction to American Sign Language: Beginners Level

Continue your journey in learning American Sign Language by deepening your understanding of ASL history, Deaf Culture, and conversational skills. Taught by an ASL college professor, this course builds on foundational knowledge and focuses on carrying on more confident ASL conversations with Deaf people. Students may choose to purchase the optional book American Sign Language for Beginners by Rochelle Barlow (ISBN 978-1-64611-642-3, Rockridge Press), available on Amazon for under $9.00.

***NO CLASS 4/14***

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