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Chinese: HSK Level 1 (Beginner Part A)

The HSK is a globally recognized test for measuring Chinese language proficiency among non-native speakers, offering official certification and facilitating academic and career opportunities. This course, tailored to HSK exam level 1, provides structured lessons and exercises. Textbook and workbook will be provided electronically by the teacher. Suitable for students aged 15+ 

Shoreline College is excited to be working with Yingqi Zheng through a partnership with our International Education department and the Confucius Institute in WA. Yingqi is an associate professor at the School of Overseas Education, Sichuan University, specializing in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. She holds a Ph.D. and a Master's degree in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from Sichuan University. With over 13 years of experience, she teaches comprehensive Chinese courses at all levels, as well as phonetics and reading skills. She has also led cultural workshops at Pacific Lutheran University and university in South Korea, promoting traditional Chinese culture. 

Chinese: HSK Level 2 Part A (High Beginner / Elementary)

While HSK Standard Course 1 introduces fundamental Mandarin skills, HSK Standard Course 2 builds upon them and advances beyond basics, focusing on deeper language comprehension and usage. Textbook and workbook will be provided electronically by the teacher. Suitable for students aged 12+ and adults.

Shoreline College is excited to be working with Yingqi Zheng through a partnership with our International Education department and the Confucius Institute in WA. Yingqi is an associate professor at the School of Overseas Education, Sichuan University, specializing in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. She holds a Ph.D. and a Master's degree in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from Sichuan University. With over 13 years of experience, she teaches comprehensive Chinese courses at all levels, as well as phonetics and reading skills. She has also led cultural workshops at Pacific Lutheran University and university in South Korea, promoting traditional Chinese culture. 

Chinese HSK Level 3 Part A  (Intermediate)

Suitable for students who have completed HSK Level 2 or possess equivalent proficiency. The course enhances language fluency and comprehension through structured lessons, dialogues, and cultural content. Students will learn around 600 vocabulary words and more complex grammar structures using the HSK 3 Standard Course textbook, preparing them for intermediate-level communication and HSK 3 testing.

Shoreline College is excited to be working with Yingqi Zheng through a partnership with our International Education department and the Confucius Institute in WA. Yingqi is an associate professor at the School of Overseas Education, Sichuan University, specializing in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. She holds a Ph.D. and a Master's degree in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from Sichuan University. With over 13 years of experience, she teaches comprehensive Chinese courses at all levels, as well as phonetics and reading skills. She has also led cultural workshops at Pacific Lutheran University and university in South Korea, promoting traditional Chinese culture. 

Wines of France- Are you curious about how to read a French wine label or want to feel confident when selecting a bottle at the shop or ordering from a restaurant list? Explore the world's most influential wine country in this comprehensive course dedicated to the wines of France. From the sun-drenched vineyards of the South to the cool climates of the North, we will demystify the laws and regional characteristics of each growing region to understand what makes these wines so unique. This class is perfect for a date night or fun evening with friends ( 21+) 

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.

This class is a continuation of JAPN& 121 with more vocabulary, more sentence structures, communication strategies. More kanji characters are introduced. Topics: hobbies, likes and dislikes, leisure activities, families, travelling, and Japanese customs and traditions.A beginning course dedicated to learning two essential types of Japanese writing systems - Hiragana and Katakana.

Completion of Japanese 121 or instructor approval. The instructor recommends that students purchase a Japanese Stationary Genkouyoushi Writing Notebook (available on Amazon for $9.98) or similar notebook (not required). This course  requires assignments to be turned in using Canvas(LMS) which is free for Shoreline CE students. 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.

Japanese III  (123)

Continuation of JAPN& 122 with more vocabulary, more complicated sentence structures, and continued work on Kanji characters. Topics: leisure activities, travelling, health care, and Japanese traditional and popular culture. The instructor recommends that students purchase a Japanese Stationary Genkouyoushi Writing Notebook (available on Amazon for $9.98) or similar notebook (not required).This course  requires assignments to be turned in using Canvas(LMS) which is free for Shoreline CE students. No tests required! 

This course is non-credit. It can also be taken for academic credit as JAPN& 123 - contact Enrollment Services for more information.

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 accessment, please email Professor Amelia Acosta at aacosta@shoreline.edu.

Fast-paced Intermediate course in Spanish: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include past tenses, commands, direct/indirect object pronouns, clothing and food vocabulary. Cultural studies continue with exposure to Hispanic art, music and history. This is a Latin based language class and a continuation from Spanish 1 Beginners. This course uses Canvas(LMS) which is free for Shoreline students and also a digital platform (costs around $130) and can be used for all three sections without additional costs. The College will provide training in advance of the quarter. 

This course is non-credit, but can be taken for college credit for SPAN& 122 Spanish II.  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 the instructor at rrobertson@shoreline.edu or aacosta@shoreline.edu.

Join us for a meeting on campus with Collette Travel to learn about the upcoming non-credit travel opportunities with Shoreline Continuing Education. Check the website to download trip brochures and get current information: Continuing Education Travel | Shoreline Community College. Contact continuing-ed@shoreline.edu for details. Upcoming trips include: 

Discover Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park  - Aug 25 – 31, 2026

Greece Island Hopper - August 31-Sept 10, 2026

Tuscan & Umbrian Countryside - September 12 - 22, 2026  

Discover the Best of Eastern Canadian Cities & Fall Colors Toronto, Quebec City & Montreal - October 4 - 12, 2026 

Discover Spotlight on New York City Holiday - November 29 — December 3, 2026

Discover Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains in Switzerland  -May 30 - June 8, 2027

Colors of Morocco- October 10-23, 2027

More adventures to come:  Ireland, New England, Iceland's Northern Lights, Morocco, Italy, Asia, and more!  

Discover Brazilian Portuguese with an engaging native speaker! Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Brazil with personalized weekly lessons.Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your skills, you'll master key concepts, pronunciation, and phonics in a fun, conversational setting. Experience the music, traditions, and vibrant lifestyle that make Brazil so special as you enhance your language skills. For ages 14+

***NOTE: Class meets 1 day per week on campus on Tuesdays with online zoom practice session on Thursdays for a total of 12 sessions. Course materials are included.  

Lucas grew up in Brazil and has been teaching since 2015. He holds a degree in Language and Literature and a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. Lucas’ passion for languages includes fluency in Spanish and Portuguese, and now beginning to find his love for the French language as a teacher at the North Seattle French School.