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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

French High Beginner A1 / A2

$200

with Anne Cocard

Calendar Next session starts Jun 3, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a High Beginner class combining the following groups:

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.

Level A2: Currently, you:

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).

Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

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

Full Course

Portuguese B1

$225

with Yara Gomes

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 3, 2026 at 5:30 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:

Access to WiFi and ability to Zoom

Notebook and pen

ABSENCE POLICY:

Please send instructor a WhatsApp message when you must miss class. 

NO CLASS: JUNE 24

 

Russian B1 ONLINE

$250

with Yulia Sichinsky

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 4, 2026 at 5:30 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

A computer with a camera and WiFi access; ability to Zoom.  

ABSENCE POLICY

Please email or text instructor when you must miss class. 

Italian A2/B1

$250

with Giuseppe "Joe" Sacca

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 4, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 10 weeks

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a Low Intermediate class combining the following groups:

Level A2: Currently, you:

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).

Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

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

Instructor provides all materials. 

ABSENCE POLICY

Please email or text instructor when you must miss class. 

Spanish B1 ONLINE

$250

with Pamela Cruces

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 4, 2026 at 7 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

Computer with WiFi and the ability to Zoom.

Notebook and pen.

ABSENCE POLICY

Please email instructor when you must miss class. 

Spanish A2

$225

with Karina Arballo Loyo

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 5, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 9 weeks

COURSE DESCRIPTION

According to the official CEFR guidelines, someone at the A2 level:

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).

Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Notebook and pen / pencil

ABSENCE POLICY

Please email or text instructor when you must miss class. 

NO CLASS ON JUNE 19





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