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Conversational Japanese Level 2

Whether you're interested in Japanese culture, anime and manga, travel, or language learning, these conversational Japanese courses offer a welcoming introduction to the language and culture of Japan. Using a conversation-first approach, students build practical speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while gaining confidence in everyday communication. Students also learn hiragana and katakana, the two foundational Japanese writing systems.

Required Textbooks: 

Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized Version (Revised 4th Edition) ISBN: 978-1568366197

Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook (Revised 4th Edition) ISBN-10: 1568366213, ISBN-13: 978-1568366210

Japanese for Busy People Kana Workbook: (Revised 4th Edition) ISBN-10: 1568366221, ISBN-13: 978-1568366227

Spanish for Beginners – Level 1

Start speaking Spanish—or build on what you already know—in a fun, welcoming environment! These beginner-level classes focus on pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar through interactive reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities. You'll also explore the vibrant cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

• Level 1: Great for brand-new learners or a refresher

• Bring: Notebook, pen/pencil

Student testimonials:

“This was a very good class. The instructor was kind and professional. They had great energy and were very engaged. I enjoyed the material and how it was presented. Some classes only focus on grammar or conjugation, but the mix of speaking exercises & material was very valuable”.

“Instructor was extremely helpful.She made learning a new language understandable, enjoyable and relevant".

Join the adventure and start your Spanish journey today!

Spanish for Beginners – Level 2

Ready to start speaking Spanish or refresh your skills? These fun, interactive classes are perfect for beginners and continuing learners alike.

Build your pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar through engaging reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities. Along the way, explore the rich cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

• Level 2: Great for continuing students not yet ready for intermediate.

Bring a notebook and pen/pencil. ¡Vamos!

Student Testimonials:

"Sylvia Ritchie is a wonderful teacher! I'm going to take Spanish intermediate because of her!"

"Sra Ritchie is an awesome instructor. The course was easy to follow, and she was ready to learn from. I really appreciated the course content."

Intermediate Spanish – Level 1

Take your Spanish to the next level with these lively, interactive classes at Highline College! Designed for those who have completed beginning Spanish, this course builds confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through deeper conversations, richer texts, and more expressive writing.

• Instructor: Sylvia Ritchie

• Bring: Notebook, pen/pencil

Explore the Spanish-speaking world while advancing your language and cultural skills.

Student testimonials:

"The best spanish teacher I ever had!"

“It's a real benefit to be able to learn language in an affordable and accessible way. Thank you.”

Intermediate Spanish – Level 2

Advance your Spanish skills in a dynamic, engaging environment at Highline College! Perfect for students who have completed beginning Spanish, this course builds your confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through lively discussions, longer texts, and more expressive writing exercises.

You’ll also expand your understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures while enhancing real-world communication skills.

• Bring: Notebook, pen/pencil

Keep growing—your next step in Spanish starts here.

Student testimonials:

“Best teacher ever.”

**NO CLASS 11/26

Beginning Crochet

This beginner-friendly crochet class series will teach you the basics of crochet, including how to hold the hook and yarn, make and count stitches, change colors, and read patterns. You’ll practice different stitches during the first two sessions, make granny squares during the third class, and finish the series by creating your own scarf. No experience is needed. Please plan on approximately $20 in supplies.

A supply list will be sent out about a week before class begins. If you'd like to receive the list sooner, feel free to call our office at 206-592-3785 or email ce@highline.edu. 

French For Beginners

Bonjour! This beginner class is designed to explore the French language and the diverse francophone world through a variety of engaging community-building activities.   In this class, we will cover all language skills with a strong emphasis on pronunciation, vocabulary, and everyday conversations.  This class is perfect for true beginners or learners wanting a basic refresher.  Whether you’re interested in learning French for an upcoming trip or for any other personal reasons, this class is yours!  Bring your curiosity, enthusiasm, and a notebook. 

Required textbook: Easy French Step-by-Step (ISBN: 978-0071453875).

**NO CLASS 11/11

Beginning Guitar: Play Your First Chords and Songs

Strings come alive the moment your fingers find their first chord. Build confidence as you explore basic music reading, essential chord shapes, and smooth strumming and fingerpicking across styles like classical, jazz, pop, folk, and country, ending with full songs you can proudly play. Guided by an experienced instructor, each session emphasizes practice, support, and fun. Bring a non-electric acoustic guitar (nylon or steel strings) and be ready to play from day one.

**NO CLASS ON 11/11 & 11/25

Korean Language and Culture

Join our engaging Korean language and culture courses designed for both beginner and intermediate adult learners. Beginners will master Hangul (Korean alphabet), and essential phrases, and explore Korean customs, while intermediate students will expand vocabulary, improve conversation skills, and delve deeper into cultural nuances. Interactive activities such as role-playing, calligraphy, and traditional crafts make learning immersive and fun. This course also includes cultural workshops focusing on Korean traditions, art, and history to enrich your understanding of the language and society. Perfect for travel, work, or personal interest!

Join us and immerse yourself in a rewarding journey into Korean language and culture today!

Student Testimonials:

“Ms. Won is a great teacher! Able to teach multiple levels at once and made it fun”.

“I was able to practice Korean language at a personalized level”.

Retirement Ready: 3 Key Decisions

Retirement success often comes down to a few high-impact decisions made at the right time. This three-session series is designed for people nearing retirement or newly retired who want clarity, confidence, and practical next steps. In this series, you'll learn to define your retirement priorities and turn them into a clear plan of action, understand key Social Security and Medicare decisions and benefits, and build a retirement income strategy designed to last.

Riding the Waves of Change

Feeling the “yikes” of constant change? Whether you’re navigating a major life shift or dreaming of starting one, this uplifting class helps you move through change with more ease, clarity, and creativity. You’ll learn to steer with both your head and your heart, connect with your inner compass, and explore expressive practices that calm stress and reveal hidden strengths. Together, we’ll use music, sound, imagery, and intuition to make change feel lighter, more meaningful, and—yes—more fun.

✨ Join us and ride the waves toward a fuller, richer life.

Tai Chi: Flow, Balance, and Strength

Unlock physical stability, mental clarity, and revitalizing energy through the flowing movements of Tai Chi Ch’uan. Based on the renowned 60-Movements of Great Grandmaster William C.C. Chen and the celebrated teachings of Master Henry Wang, this course explores the core principles of center, coordination, and relaxation to help you overcome daily stress. Perfect for both personal wellness and a professional reset, you will learn to cultivate mindfulness, improve posture, and build functional strength for lifelong vitality.

Designed for all levels, this practice emphasizes graceful movement, deep breathing, and mindful awareness. Over time, you’ll learn and embody the 60-movement form while discovering the physical and mental benefits of this ancient art.

Whether you’re new to Tai Chi or deepening your practice, this gentle yet powerful form promotes lifelong health and inner calm.

Student testimonial:

"Course exceeded my expectations to learn and master Tai Chi".

Tai Chi: Flow, Balance, and Strength

Unlock physical stability, mental clarity, and revitalizing energy through the flowing movements of Tai Chi Ch’uan. Based on the renowned 60-Movements of Great Grandmaster William C.C. Chen and the celebrated teachings of Master Henry Wang, this course explores the core principles of center, coordination, and relaxation to help you overcome daily stress. Perfect for both personal wellness and a professional reset, you will learn to cultivate mindfulness, improve posture, and build functional strength for lifelong vitality.

Designed for all levels, this practice emphasizes graceful movement, deep breathing, and mindful awareness. Over time, you’ll learn and embody the 60-movement form while discovering the physical and mental benefits of this ancient art.

Whether you’re new to Tai Chi or deepening your practice, this gentle yet powerful form promotes lifelong health and inner calm.

Student testimonial:

"Course exceeded my expectations to learn and master Tai Chi".

Tai Chi: Flow, Balance, and Strength

Unlock physical stability, mental clarity, and revitalizing energy through the flowing movements of Tai Chi Ch’uan. Based on the renowned 60-Movements of Great Grandmaster William C.C. Chen and the celebrated teachings of Master Henry Wang, this course explores the core principles of center, coordination, and relaxation to help you overcome daily stress. Perfect for both personal wellness and a professional reset, you will learn to cultivate mindfulness, improve posture, and build functional strength for lifelong vitality.

Designed for all levels, this practice emphasizes graceful movement, deep breathing, and mindful awareness. Over time, you’ll learn and embody the 60-movement form while discovering the physical and mental benefits of this ancient art.

Whether you’re new to Tai Chi or deepening your practice, this gentle yet powerful form promotes lifelong health and inner calm.

Student testimonial:

"Course exceeded my expectations to learn and master Tai Chi".

Tai Chi: Flow, Balance, and Strength

Unlock physical stability, mental clarity, and revitalizing energy through the flowing movements of Tai Chi Ch’uan. Based on the renowned 60-Movements of Great Grandmaster William C.C. Chen and the celebrated teachings of Master Henry Wang, this course explores the core principles of center, coordination, and relaxation to help you overcome daily stress. Perfect for both personal wellness and a professional reset, you will learn to cultivate mindfulness, improve posture, and build functional strength for lifelong vitality.

Designed for all levels, this practice emphasizes graceful movement, deep breathing, and mindful awareness. Over time, you’ll learn and embody the 60-movement form while discovering the physical and mental benefits of this ancient art.

Whether you’re new to Tai Chi or deepening your practice, this gentle yet powerful form promotes lifelong health and inner calm.

Student testimonial:

"Course exceeded my expectations to learn and master Tai Chi".

Beginner Mandarin Chinese

Discover the beauty of Mandarin through both language and culture in this fun, beginner-friendly course! You’ll learn to speak, read, write, and listen to Mandarin using songs, crafts, and hands-on activities designed to make learning enjoyable and memorable. A highlight of the class includes a "China" themed field trip.

By the end of the course, you’ll have built a foundation of practical skills and essential characters and phrases for everyday use.

Required Textbook: Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters Volume 1: The Quick and Easy Way to Learn Chinese Characters! ISBN: 9780804844918

No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity, a notebook, and writing tools!

Drawing Fall Harvest

Make your art burst with fall color! Join illustrator Marina Megale for a dynamic botanical drawing course packed with rotating seasonal subjects every two weeks. Work in any medium you love—graphite, ink, colored pencil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, or collage—and sharpen your observation, composition, and rendering skills with Marina’s expert guidance. Homework keeps you growing, and while most students are advanced, beginners can jump in with a quick email to Marina at mmegale@highline.edu. Supply list provided upon registration.

Student testimonials: 

“I have learned a lot, very welcoming group, an outstanding Instructor and lots of fun”.

“Excellent teaching style. Works well with all students regardless of their expertise”.

Conversational Japanese Level 1

Whether you're interested in Japanese culture, anime and manga, travel, or language learning, these conversational Japanese courses offer a welcoming introduction to the language and culture of Japan. Using a conversation-first approach, students build practical speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while gaining confidence in everyday communication. Students also learn hiragana and katakana, the two foundational Japanese writing systems. Beginners and continuing learners are welcome.

Required Textbooks: 

Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized Version (Revised 4th Edition) ISBN: 978-1568366197

Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook (Revised 4th Edition) ISBN-10: 1568366213, ISBN-13: 978-1568366210

Japanese for Busy People Kana Workbook: (Revised 4th Edition) ISBN-10: 1568366221, ISBN-13: 978-1568366227

Ballroom & Social Dance Made Easy

Do you have two left feet and feel you can’t learn to dance? Then this class is made for you! Learn the basics of Electric Slide, the Ritz, Waltz, East Coast Swing, Rumba, Cha Cha, and Night Club Two Step. Rick Chapman has helped students just like you and gets them out on the dance floor and dancing.

 Student testimonials: 

“Instructors are very helpful and patient. They made learning very fun and enjoyable”.

Ballroom & Social Dance Made Easy

Do you have two left feet and feel you can’t learn to dance? Then this class is made for you! Learn the basics of Electric Slide, the Ritz, Waltz, East Coast Swing, Rumba, Cha Cha, and Night Club Two Step. Rick Chapman has helped students just like you and gets them out on the dance floor and dancing.

Student testimonials: 

“Instructors are very helpful and patient. They made learning very fun and enjoyable”.

Embroidery for Beginners

Embroidery is timeless hand art, the stitches are easy to learn to make practical items like bookmarks and pictures. It can be applied to knitted garments, clothing and quilts. There are modern designers who use embroidery for accents on fabric for furniture and clothing for royalty.  Come and join the fun as we explore the world of embroidery!

Materials Kit: There is a required $20 kit, paid in cash directly to the instructor on the 1st day of class, this includes scissors, embroidery floss, patterns, and needles. 

Student testimonials:

“I had a lot of questions about different stitches – Leita answered them all”.

Island Rhythms: Hawaiian Song & Guitar

Ocean rhythms and open tunings come alive through the rich, lyrical sound of Hawaiian slack key guitar. Rooted in island storytelling, this style blends melody, rhythm, and improvisation into a deeply expressive musical experience.

Explore foundational techniques, tunings, fingerpicking patterns, and traditional songs while building confidence in your playing. Ideal for beginners and progressing musicians alike, with guidance from an experienced instructor familiar with authentic Hawaiian traditions. Class includes hands-on practice and listening examples. Schedule, materials, and skill level details provided at registration.

Student testimonials: 

“This class has enhanced my overall perspective on how good life can be. A fabulous instructor who I look forward to every class to experience the Hawaiian Aloha. Mahalo for Highline to offer this class!!”

Italian Language - Beginning Level 1

Ready to bring Italy to life this quarter?

Discover a course that blends beginner Italian with the vibrant world of modern Italian culture — no textbook needed.

Why you'll love this class:

• Build real communication skills through listening, speaking, reading, and writing

• Explore Italy through music, films, commercials, magazines, and even recipes

• Learn practical Italian you can actually use

• Experience culture, not just vocabulary lists

• No book required — just curiosity and enthusiasm

This class is perfect for total beginners, culture lovers, foodies, and anyone dreaming of Italy, inviting you to step into the language, taste the culture, and say ciao to a whole new world.

Living Will, Leaving Well 

What Will You Leave Behind? Craft Your Legacy Will with Purpose and Meaning.

A three-session facilitated group that helps participants complete an Advance Directive (living will/health care power of attorney). Using the legally recognized Five Wishes workbook, participants gain support, confidence, and practical tools to discuss end-of-life wishes with loved ones and healthcare providers. Through confidential group discussions, stories, and guided reflection, the series honors death as a natural and meaningful part of life.

Take the first step in sharing what matters most—your legacy.