Languages, Wine & Travel   

Do you want to understand K-pop lyrics, watch K-dramas without subtitles, or plan an unforgettable trip to Korea? Or are you simply eager to explore Korean language and culture? Join me on this exciting journey!

In Korean 121, you will build a solid foundation in the Korean language and culture through practical, interactive lessons. Designed for complete beginners, this course guides you through reading and writing Hangeul, introducing yourself, describing daily routines, and navigating directions. You’ll also master Korean numbers to confidently order food and handle payments at cafes and restaurants! Along with essential daily expressions for real-life conversations, you will gain fascinating insights into modern Korean culture.

This course is non-credit, but can be taken for college credit  World Languages Department | Shoreline Community College Only 6 spaces for CE students so register early! 

Celebrate the World of Sparkling Wine This class is a deep dive into the fascinating world of sparkling wines, exploring their diverse styles, production methods, and geographical origins. Students will learn about the key differences between popular sparkling wine types, such as Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and other sparkling varieties, understanding what makes each unique. The course covers essential production techniques like the traditional method (Méthode Champenoise), tank method, and others, and how these techniques impact flavor, texture, and overall experience. For students 21+ (identification required). Some food/snacks will be served to enhance the experience, but it not required. 

Join us for a FREE meeting on campus to learn about the upcoming non-credit travel opportunities with Shoreline Continuing Education. Downloadable fliers will be linked to the Continuing Education website: Continuing Education Travel | Shoreline Community College. 

Contact continuing-ed@shoreline.edu for details. Register by adding to your cart or calling 206-546-4538.

Join us for a FREE meeting on campus to learn about the upcoming non-credit travel opportunities with Shoreline Continuing Education. Downloadable fliers will be linked to the Continuing Education website: Continuing Education Travel | Shoreline Community College. 

Contact continuing-ed@shoreline.edu for details. Register by adding to your cart or calling 206-546-4538.

Fast-paced interactive approach to learning French: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics: pronunciation, basic sentence patterns, present tense, agreement. Vocabulary themes: identification, greetings, likes and dislikes, family. This course is asynchronous, non-credit, and taken with instructor support, but on your own time. Assignments are turned in using Canvas(LMS) which is free for Shoreline CE students and also a digital book platform. Textbook details TBA. No tests required! 

This course is non-credit, but can be taken for college credit  as French 121  World Languages Department | Shoreline Community College Only 6 spaces for CE students so register early! 

If you have questions or need a placement accessment, please email Professor Valerie Goudarzi at: vgoudarz@shoreline.edu.

Planning a trip to Italy? Curious about the language and culture? Or simply looking for a fun way to learn something new? This beginner-friendly course introduces students to practical Italian language skills and cultural insights in a relaxed, engaging environment. No previous knowledge of Italian is required, and no textbook is needed. Over eight interactive classes, students will build confidence in everyday communication while exploring Italian customs, food, travel, and daily life. The emphasis is on useful vocabulary, pronunciation, conversation practice, and cultural context. This class is in a hybrid format:  First and last classes offered both in person and live online; all other classes meet online only.

Vittoria Todisco is a native Italian speaker, born and raised in Puglia, in southern Italy. Although her academic and professional background is in marine biology, education and mentoring have been an important part of her career. She holds a PhD in Fish Ecology and has years of experience mentoring university students, presenting to diverse audiences, and has years of experience mentoring university students, presenting to diverse audiences, and working in international and multicultural environments

 

Introduction to modern Japanese conversation and grammar taught in communicative approach. Listening, speaking, reading and writing Japanese. Hiragana, katakana, and some kanji characters are introduced. Topics covered are self-introduction, greetings, shopping, ordering at a restaurant, directions and daily routines. No previous knowledge of the language required.

Textbook information:

GENKI - AN INTEGRATED COURSE IN ELEMENTARY JAPANESE Vol 1 Textbook by Banno, 3^rd edition (Our bookstore also has the information.) ISBN: 9784789017305

This course  requires assignments to be turned in using Canvas(LMS) which is free for Shoreline CE students. Textbook info TBA. No tests required! 

This course is non-credit, but can be taken for college credit  as Japanese 121  World Languages Department | Shoreline Community College Only 6 spaces for CE students so register early! 

If you have questions or need a placement accessment, please email Professor Mayumi Steinmetz at: msteinme@shoreline.edu.

It's never too late to develop your foreign language skills! Impress your friends and colleagues by developing your conversational ability in real life situations in your community or while traveling. Study basic pronunciation and grammatical structure in a nurturing interactive environment. Recommended for people who have never taken Spanish. The course is Latin based and for beginner students and also explores cultural studies including exposure to Hispanic art, music and history.This course uses Canvas(LMS) which is free for Shoreline CE students and also a digital book platform (costs around $130) and can be used for all three sections without additional costs. We will provide training before rhe class starts!This course is non-credit, but can be taken for college credit for SPAN 121 Spanish I. World Languages Department | Shoreline Community College  Only 6 spaces for CE students so register early!

If you have questions or need a placement assessment, please email Professor Amelia Acosta at aacosta@shoreline.edu.