Level B2: You are currently able to:

• • Understand the main ideas of a complex text such as a writing piece related to their field. 
  • Unexpectedly interact easily in foreign language, without problems for the learner or the native speaker.
  • Produce a detailed text on a wide range of subjects.

• Click here for all language level descriptions.

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed: Topic ideas for discussion.
• 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: 5 weeks
• Materials Needed: Notebook/laptop, pen/pencil. 
• Attendance Policy: Email or text teacher.

Level B1: You are currently able to:

• Deal with most travel situations in areas where the language is spoken.
• Fully understand conversation regarding family, work, school or leisure topics.
• Create simple texts on topics of personal interest.
• Describe experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions, as well as opinions or plans.

Additional Class Details:

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed: Notebook/paper & pen/pencil. All other materisal will be provided by the teacher. 
• Attendance Policy: Notify teacher via text.

• 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

B1: You are currently able to:  

• Deal with most travel situations in areas where the language is spoken.
• Fully understand conversation regarding family, work, school or leisure topics.
• Create simple texts on topics of personal interest.
• Describe experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions, as well as opinions or plans.

Additional Class Details:

• Class Meeting Day: This class meets once a week for 2.5 hours instead of twice a week for 75 minutes each session.
• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): 03/18/26
• Materials Needed: 
  • Notebook and pen or a tablet
  • English as a Second Language course and grammar book (available at Barnes & Noble)
• Attendance Policy: Not specified.

Level B1: You are currently able to:

• Deal with most travel situations in areas where the language is spoken.
• Fully understand conversation regarding family, work, school or leisure topics.
• Create simple texts on topics of personal interest.
• Describe experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions, as well as opinions or plans.

Additional Class Details:

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed: Notebook/paper & pen/pencil. All other materisal will be provided by the teacher.
• 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.

• 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.

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