District 214 Community Education

This course is an introduction to the Italian language, using only essential grammar for learning everyday Italian. By the end of the course the student will be able to introduce themselves and to navigate themselves in an Italian city, to carry out a conversation in an airport or hotel setting, and to ask for instructions.

Take your learning to a whole new level by listening through authentic conversation and building upon what you already know. Prior enrollment in Italian Beginner or previous experience is required.

Maybe your family heritage is Polish and you remember Polish being spoken when you were growing up but never really learned it. You may be going on a trip to Poland, or you just want to have some fun and learn basic Polish conversation. Then this is the class for you! The book and workbook; Polski, Krok Po Kroku: Level 1, are needed for the class.

This class is for those who have had an introduction to the Polish language and wish to continue the adventure. Expand your knowledge and understanding of Polish while having fun during the journey. Bring book from Polish 1 or purchase at registration online.

Continue your study of Sign Language in this continuation of the intermediate class. Some new vocabulary will be introduced, but more so, use what you have learned already to participate in fun activities and games, and even sign a children's book. The last class is off-site. Bring a three-ring binder and 10 dividers to class.

Welcome to Beginning Two! This class focuses on improving Spanish language skills while learning the irregular and reflexive verbs in the present tense. To enroll, students must have studied the Beginning One class or have knowledge of the regular verb structure and the two verbs, ser and estar (to be) in the present tense. With the increased knowledge of verbs, the students will learn to create the following situational dialogues: to describe one's family, shop for clothes, express love from the heart, buy/rent a residence, explain one's daily routine, plan a vacation and to dine on a matahambre dinner. The book used is Barron's 9th Edition, Spanish Now! Level One.