Languages   

This course is made for those who have already taken French classes and would like to brush up on their conversational skills. If you would like the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the language, this class is for you! Review grammar and language through interactive activities and conversations with the instructor.

Please note: This class is entirely in French.

German is back! The class everyone has been asking for: a chance to practice speaking and hearing German and improve your conversational skills. This basic German conversation course will prepare you for traveling in the many German-speaking countries. Master everyday phrases for survival situations such as shopping, dining, and what to say when you are lost. Cultural background information and fun learning will be tailored to the participants to boost confidence and excitement about speaking and understanding German. All new materials provided! Classwork will be enhanced by use of excellent internet resources.

German is back! Continue to practice your German in this fun conversational course. Using games and role-playing to boost your confidence in German communication skills, you will be amazed at how much progress you make! Language is a “use it or lose it” skill, and this is the way to help make the most of your trip to any German-speaking country, surprise German family members, or chat with your new German-speaking friends. Prerequisite: Beginning German Conversation or conversational familiarity with the language. All new materials provided! Classwork will be enhanced by use of excellent internet resources.

Our most popular course for nearly a decade running, Conversational Italian with Sandy Immerso is a showcase for what makes community education so powerful: An excellent teacher, an engaged class-room community, and a fantastic subject.                      

Join one of the most exciting groups of learners west of the Mississippi (but only a hop, skip, and a jump from Italy) today!         Please note: This class is intended for individuals with an intermediate-level conversational grasp of the language. This is not a beginner course; if you are interested in Beginning Italian, please contact us at 928-634-6537.
 

After years of teaching the incredibly popular Conversational Italian, beloved instructor Sandy Immerso began teaching a similarly-styled Spanish course in 2019. To no one’s surprise, it immediately became a massive hit.

Come learn with a welcoming community of Spanish enthusiasts — learn to speak better to communicate with Español speakers every day, or use the occasion to plan for your next trip to a Spanish-speaking country!

Please note: This class is intended for individuals with an intermediate-level  conversational grasp of the language. This is not a beginner course; if you are interested in Beginning Spanish, please contact us at 928-634-6537. 
 

This is a follow up course for those who have taken the "Intro to French" class. While still an introduction to French language and culture, this class digs a little deeper. Widen your vocabulary, learn more about French customs and traditions, and develop basic conversational skills!

Did you know that Spanish is the 4th most spoken language in the WORLD? And if you speak English and Spanish, you can communicate with most of the people on 2 entire CONTINENTS? So, let’s start you on your journey to becoming bilingual! In this class you will learn some basic words and phrases in order to count small amounts of money, order food at a restaurant and buy a plane/boat/bus ticket. We will use real objects to learn new vocabulary, play-act various situations and work with a partner or group to practice speaking, all the while having fun!

Take what you learned in Level 1 and add to it by counting to higher numbers, introducing family, discussing weather, asking for and giving directions, and finding locations on a map. Just like in the Level 1 class, we will use real objects to learn new vocabulary, play-act various situations and work with a partner or group to practice speaking, all the while having fun!

Taking the Level 1 class is not a prerequisite, but being able to count to 20, say a few conversational phrases and conjugate a few verbs is strongly suggested.

In this class we will learn about a number of Latino holidays including in Term A: Dia de los Reyes Magos (3 Kings Day), Candelaria (Candlemas), and Carnaval (Fat Tuesday and extended celebrations), and in Term B: Semana Santa y La Pascua (Holy Week and Easter), Dia de los Ninos (Children’s Day) and Cinco de mayo (May 5). We will also dive more deeply into grammar. After reviewing present tense verbs, we will learn past and future tenses of verbs, as well as prepositions and pronouns. Be prepared to work hard, then play hard as we have fun with a few little celebrations!