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German B2
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German B2

$556

with Raimond Hartmann

Calendar Current session started Jun 4, 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

 

Russian B1 ONLINE
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Russian B1 ONLINE

$794

with Yulia Sichinsky

Calendar Current session started 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
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Italian A2/B1

$794

with Giuseppe "Joe" Sacca

Calendar Current session started 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
Registration Unavailable

Spanish B1 ONLINE

$794

with Pamela Cruces

Calendar Current session started 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
Registration Unavailable

Spanish A2

$1071

with Karina Arballo Loyo

Calendar Current session started 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

Spanish B1 READING
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Spanish B1 READING

$952

with Naydi Kirchbaum

Calendar Current session started Jun 5, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 8 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

TEXTBOOK: Un Hombre Fascinante by Juan Fernández (Level A2 / B1)

https://www.amazon.com/Spanish-Beginners-hombre-fascinante/dp/1792028954

This is an 8-week Reading class. Students will be expected to read assigned pages before coming to class, and be ready to discuss. 

ABSENCE POLICY

Please email or text instructor when you must miss class. 

NO CLASSES on June 19 or July 24

English B2
Registration Unavailable

English B2

$1071

with Elizabeth Cooper

Calendar Current session started Jun 5, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 9 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 / pencil

ABSENCE POLICY

Please text instructor when you must miss class. 

NO CLASS ON JUNE 12

Hindi A0 ONLINE
Registration Unavailable

Hindi A0 ONLINE

$1429

with Priya Gill

Calendar Current session started Jun 6, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 9 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

Access to WiFi and ability to Zoom

Notebook and pen / pencil

ABSENCE POLICY

Please inform instructor via text if you will be absent

NO CLASS on July 4





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