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German B2

$175

with Raimond Hartmann

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 1, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 7 weeks

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

According to the official CEFR guidelines, someone at the B2 level:

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization.

Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Notebook, pen, hardcopies of my material sent as email attachments

ABSENCE POLICY

Please text instructor when you must miss class. 

NO CLASS ON JUNE 25, JULY 9, or JULY 16

 

English B1

$225

with Elizabeth Cooper

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 1, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 9 weeks

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

According to the official CEFR guidelines, someone at the B1 level:

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.

Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling

Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Notebook, pen / pencil

ABSENCE POLICY

Please text instructor when you must miss class. 

NO CLASS ON JUNE 15

Russian A1

$250

with Yulia Sichinsky

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 1, 2026 at 5:15 pm, runs for 10 weeks

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Notebook and pen / pencil

ABSENCE POLICY

Please email or text instructor when you must miss class. 

German A0: All the German You Already Know

$250

with Michael Deas

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 2, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 10 weeks

COURSE DESCRIPTION

From the Instructor: The Alps, the Black Forest, the sausage links, and the beer are calling to you. Germany has that special something to offer ...but learning German looks about as fun as eating out of a concrete mixer. Relax! You know more of the Teutonic Tongue than you may realize. During this 10-week exposure course, you'll become familiar and comfortable with words, phrases, and concepts that right now look puzzling. German and English share common linguistic roots, similar grammatical structures, and even soundalike intonations. You'll be surprised to find out how much you already know—and how easy it is to learn more. 

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Level A0: You are currently:

Just starting to become familiar with the basics of the language. 

Have minimal to no prior knowledge of the language.

ABSENCE POLICY

Please text instructor when you must miss class. 

 

Spanish A1

$250

with Karina Arballo Loyo

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 3, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 10 weeks

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Notebook and pen / pencil

ABSENCE POLICY

Please text or email instructor when you must miss class. 

English B1 READING

$250

with Christina Frederick

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 3, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 10 weeks

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

According to the official CEFR guidelines, someone at the B1 level:

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.

Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling

Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Notebook, pen / pencil

ABSENCE POLICY

Please text instructor when you must miss class. 

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course is offered as a Book Club format. The course will focus on discussion of the text, and grammar and vocabulary will be learned in the context of the readings. 

English A1

$250

with Christina Frederick

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 3, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 10 weeks

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

English for Everyone Volume 1 Coursebook

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/english-for-everyone-dk/1137974952

Notebook, pen / pencil

ABSENCE POLICY

Please text or email instructor when you must miss class. 

 

French Beginner A0

$200

with Anne Cocard

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 3, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 8 weeks

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Level A0: You are currently:

Just starting to become familiar with the basics of the language. 

Have minimal to no prior knowledge of the language.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Pen, paper and a folder or binder

ABSENCE POLICY

Please email instructor when you must miss class. 

NO CLASS on JULY 1 or JULY 8





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