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French A1+-A2 Regular

$325

with Axelle Samour

Calendar Next session starts Jan 12, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 13 weeks
  • Level A1-A2: You are currently able to: 
    • Understand and use very basic expressions for needs. 
    • Introduce yourself and ask other questions about personal details. -
    • Have a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
    • Communicate simple and direct phrases.
    • Describe immediate needs.
      Understand expressions in common activities like shopping, family, work, etc. 
    • Click here for all language level descriptions.
  • Semester Length: 13 weeks
  • No Class Date(s)
    • February 16
    • March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
    • April 6
  • Materials Needed: Pen & paper. 
  • Attendance Policy: Notify teacher via text or email.
Full Course

Russian A1 Regular

$375

with YULIA SCHINSKY

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 26, 2026 at 5:15 pm, runs for 15 weeks
  • Level A1: You are currently able to:
    • Understand and use very basic expressions for needs.
    • Introduce yourself and ask other questions about personal details.
    • Have a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
    • Click here for all language level descriptions.
  • Semester Length: 15 weeks
  • No Class Date(s): March 16 – 20 (Spring Break)
  • Materials Needed: Notebook/paper, pen/pencil
  • Attendance Policy: Email or text teacher

Spanish A1 Regular

$375

with Karina Arballo Loyo

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 28, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 15 weeks
  • Level A1: You are currently able to: 
    • Understand and use very basic expressions for needs. 
    • Introduce yourself and ask other questions about personal details.
    • Have a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
    • 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: Email or text teacher

French A1 Regular

$375

with Anne Cocard

Calendar Next session starts Jan 28, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 15 weeks

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 a total of 90 minutes. 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

  • Language Level A1: You are currently able to:
    • Understand and use very basic expressions for needs.
    • Introduce yourself and ask other questions about personal details.
    • Have a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
  • Semester Length: 15 weeks
  • No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
  • Materials Needed: Notebook/paper/laptop & pen/pencilFrench
  • Attendance Policy: Notify teacher via email
Full Course

Japanese A1 Regular

$375

with Atsuko Tobe

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 28, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 15 weeks
  • Level A1: You are currently able to:
    • Understand and use very basic expressions for needs. 
    • Introduce yourself and ask other questions about personal details.
    • Have a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
    • Click here for all language level descriptions.
  • The ability to read most hiragana and katakana is essential for keeping up with the class. 
  • Semester Length: 15 weeks
  • No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20  (Spring Break)
  • Materials Needed: Notebook/paper, pen/pencil. 
  • Attendance Policy: Email or text teacher.

 

 

 

 

American Sign Language Regular

$375

with Carolina Lozano

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 28, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 15 weeks

A1: You are currently able to:

  • Understand and use very basic expressions for needs.
  • Introduce yourself and ask other questions about personal details. 
  • Have a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.

 

Additional Class Details:

  • Semester Length: 16 weeks (15 weeks of instruction plus 1 bye-week during Greenville Co. Schools’ spring break, March 16–20, 2026)
  • No Class Date(s): 03/18/26
  • Materials Needed: not specified
  • Attendance Policy: not specified

French A1 Regular

$375

with Roberta Erol

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 29, 2026 at 12:30 pm, runs for 15 weeks

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 a total of 90 minutes. 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 A1: You are currently able to:
    • Understand and use very basic expressions for needs. 
    • Introduce yourself and ask other questions about personal details.
    • Have a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.

 

  •  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.

 

 

 

 

Italian A1 Regular

$375

with Alden Berti

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 29, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 15 weeks

Class Details

  • Language Level A1: You are currently able to:
    • Understand and use very basic expressions for needs.
    • Introduce yourself and ask other questions about personal details.
    • Have a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
  • Semester Length: 15 weeks
  • No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
  • Materials Needed: Beginner's Grammar Book
  • Attendance Policy: No action needed




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