This beginner class will cover a specific topic from week to week, so that students can learn many new skills: how to decipher a restaurant menu, how to order wine, how to navigate through an airport and the metro system of Paris, how to introduce themselves at a cocktail party, and how to speak about their interests, hobbies, families and pets. French cinema, poetry and fashion will also be introduced.

Beyond Beginner French is for students who have had some past practice in French and would like to continue to improve conversational and grammar skills. We will study units in poetry, film, food and fashion.

This course is designed for those who have acquired a good foundation in French (vocabulary and grammar) and wish to hone their conversation skills. Students will increase their comprehension and confidence through discussions on current events, articles drawn from a variety of topics, personal experiences - including their travels in France - and more. There will also be opportunities to enrich vocabulary and sharpen grammar.

This level is for students who have had some past practice in German and who would like to continue to develop their German conversational and grammar skills. We will continue to explore German culture while learning how to communicate on everyday topics such as shopping, house and home, travel, health, and family.

This class is for students who have never studied Italian before. It covers the foundations for understanding written and spoken Italian, including basic sentences such as introducing yourself, describing things, and use of singular and plural.

This class is for students who have a very basic notion of the language or have taken the Beginner Italian course or equivalent.

If you have a basic introductory knowledge of Italian, with a few verbs and structures, this is the level for you. This level focuses on increasing vocabulary beyond basic question/answer and short sentences. We will learn more grammar and a lot about Italy.

This course is for students who have completed Beginner and Intermediate levels, or anyone who has a good comprehension of Italian, since we don't speak English in class. We'll review and learn advanced grammar topics, along with activities that bring today's Italy closer to our world. We will use simple newspaper articles, short stories and Italian music, with lively discussions to improve language skills and knowledge of Italian culture.

This is an introductory course for beginners with little or no formal education in Spanish and will focus on the basic grammatical and vocabulary concepts of elementary Spanish.

Students will continue to be exposed to grammar and vocabulary used in everyday conversation in authentic settings. Ideal for those who have completed the beginner class or have other minimal experience in Spanish.

This course is for those who have completed the Beyond Beginner level or have prior knowledge of the language. We will continue to cover grammar and vocabulary used in the everyday setting, with a focus on conversation skills.

Japan travel expert Abby Denson will take you through everything you need to know to plan your upcoming trip, or just to learn more about Japan, including transportation tips, traditional culture, pop culture, culinary delights and more! Information on the Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka areas will be covered, as well as useful Japanese phrases for visitors.

This is a crash language and culture course for those who are traveling to Germany, Austria, or Switzerland or who want to give German a try to see if they like it. You will learn the basic expressions most needed on your trip: asking for directions, ordering food, buying a train ticket, and dealing with unexpected problems. You will also learn important cultural do's and don'ts in these German-speaking countries.

For those wanting to prepare for an immersive travel experience in Asia and SE Asia, this class will feature useful Mandarin phrases to introduce and present your name, family, and occupation, ask and understand simple directions, book travel, order food and more! These phrases can be used in any Mandarin-speaking destination; sightseeing highlights and do's and don'ts regarding local culture will focus on Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore.

This class will give you a crash course in essential French expressions and culture for anyone planning on traveling to France. Students will learn how to navigate the French transportation system, buy train tickets and order food, as well as what to do or not to do while in France. Together we will explore some of the classic "must-sees" as well as some off-the-beaten path gems that this country has to offer!

This is a popular language and culture crash course for travelers who are going to Italy or for any person who wants to learn more about Italian life. After these two sessions, you will be able to introduce yourself, order food and buy a train ticket in Rome, Florence or Venice. You will also learn how to navigate the Italian ways: what to do and what not to do when in Italy.