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French A1+-A2 Regular
with Axelle Samour
- 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.
Russian A1 Regular
with YULIA SCHINSKY
- 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
with Karina Arballo Loyo
- 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
with Anne Cocard
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
Japanese A1 Regular
with Atsuko Tobe
- 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
with Carolina Lozano
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
with Roberta Erol
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
with Alden Berti
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