• Level A0: You are currently:
  • Just starting to become familiar with the basics of language. 
  • Have minimal to no prior knowledge of the language.

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed: Pen & paper.
• Attendance Policy: Notify teacher via text.

• Level A0: You are currently:
  • Just starting to become familiar with the basics of language. 
  • Have minimal to no prior knowledge of the language.
  • Click here for all language level descriptions.

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s):
  • February 13
  • February 20
  • March 16 – 20 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed: Avancemos textbook & workbook
• Attendance Policy: not specified

• Level A0: You are currently:
  • Just starting to become familiar with the basics of language. 
  • Have minimal to no prior knowledge of the language.        
• Click here for all language level descriptions.

• This class is designed for current A0 students who want to continue into new topics, especially Japanese verbs. It’s also a great fit for anyone who already knows basic grammar, hiragana, and katakana and would like to focus on verbs and their conjugations.

  For questions or to confirm whether this level is a good fit, please email: nihongo1000say@outlook.com.

• Semester Length: 5 weeks
• Materials Needed: Notebook/laptop, pen/pencil. 
• Absence Policy: Notify teacher via text or email.

• Level A0: You are currently:
  • Just starting to become familiar with the basics of language.
  • Have minimal to no prior knowledge of the language.

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed:Notebook/paper/laptop & pen/pencil.
• Attendance Policy: Notify teacher via email.

• Level A0: You are currently:
  • Just starting to become familiar with the basics of language. 
  • Have minimal to no prior knowledge of the language.
  • Click here for all language level descriptions.

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): March 16 – 20 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed: Pen & paper
• Absence Policy: Text teacher

• Level A0: You are currently:
  • Just starting to become familiar with the basics of language. -
  • Have minimal to no prior knowledge of the language.

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed:
  • Notebook/paper/laptop & pen/pencil
  • French: First Year by Eli Blume (1st/2nd Edition)
• Attendance Policy: Notify teacher via text.

Stimulate your brain by learning a new language or building on your current foreign language skills at Upstate International! Learning a new language is a known way to enhance your ability to multitask, improve memory and communication skills, and upgrade your professional skills. It is also a way to enhance your travel experiences, broaden your global perspective, and open doors to you all around the world globalization, right?

Join UI on this journey! Regular classes meet once a week for a total of 75 minutes. Intensive classes meet twice a week for 75 minutes each session. Classes are online and in-person. Please read entire class listings for all details inlcuding start & end date, start time, meeting day, location, and instructor.

Students MUST BE members of UI in order to take a language class. Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE unless cancelled by UI.

Class Details

• Level A0: You are currently:
  • Just starting to become familiar with the basics of language. 
  • Have minimal to no prior knowledge of the language.

              Click here for all language level descriptions.

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• Materials Needed: Notebook/laptop, pen/pencil. 
• Attendance Policy: Email or text teacher.