CHINESE

Beginning Mandarin Chinese I

Holly Yang
Mandarin Chinese is a must-learn language in today’s world. Learn about the standard Pin-Yin pronunciation system, basic vocabulary, sentence patterns, and expressions. Character wiring system and Chinese culture will be introduced. Course materials cover both Chinese I and II.
Thu, Jan 26-Feb 23, 6:30-8 p.m., 5 wks      Littleton Campus
LANG 1063W01-80039      $119, plus $25 books/CD fee to instructor

Beginning Mandarin Chinese II

Holly Yang
This is a continuation of Beginning Mandarin Chinese I which is a prerequisite or you may obtain permission of the instructor before enrolling. Expand your Chinese vocabulary, sentence patterns and expressions. Learn to apply the Pin-Yin pronunciation systems to use the dictionary which will assist you to continue learning Chinese after this class.

Thu, Mar 8-Apr 5, 6:30-8 p.m., 5 wks     Littleton Campus
LANG 1064W01-80041      $119

SPANISH

Beginning Spanish I

Maria Carrasco-Stone/Enrique Rosado
An introduction to basic Spanish including common phrases and vocabulary that will enable you to communicate simply and clearly.

Highlands Ranch High School:
Tue, Jan 24-Feb 21, 6-7:30 p.m., 5 wks      (Rosado)
LANG 1020WH1-80042      $109, $15 material fee to instructor

Littleton Campus:
Wed, Jan 25-Feb 22, 7-9 p.m., 5 wks      (Carrasco)
LANG 1020W01-80044      $109, $10 material fee to instructor

Beginning Spanish II

Maria Carrasco-Stone/Enrique Rosado
This is a continuation of Beginning Spanish I which is a prerequisite or you may obtain permission of the instructor before enrolling.

Highlands Ranch High School:
Tue, Feb 28-Mar 27, 6-7:30 p.m., 5 wks      (Rosado)
LANG 1021WH1-80054      $109, $15 material fee to instructor

Littleton Campus:
Wed, Feb 29-Mar 28, 7-9 p.m., 5 wks      (Carrasco)
LANG 1021W01-80055      $109, $10 material fee to instructor

Intermediate Spanish I

Maria Carrasco-Stone /Enrique Rosado
A continuation of Spanish I and II. This is a refresher course if you have studied Spanish previously to further develop working vocabulary for travel, business, and pleasure. Prerequisite: Beginning Spanish I and II, or you may obtain the permission of the instructor.

Highlands Ranch High School:
Tue, Jan 24-Feb 21, 7:30-9 p.m., 5 wks       (Rosado)  Class closed
LANG 1022WH1-80057      $109, $15 material fee to instructor

Littleton Campus:
Thu, Jan 26-Feb 23, 7-9 p.m., 5 wks      (Carrasco)
LANG 1022W01-80058      $109, $10 material fee to instructor

Intermediate Spanish II

Maria Carrasco-Stone/Enrique Rosado
This is a continuation of Intermediate Spanish I which is a prerequisite or you may obtain permission of the instructor.

Highlands Ranch High School
Tue, Feb 28-Mar 27, 7:30-9 p.m., 5 wks      (Rosado)
LANG 1023WH1-80059      $109, $15 material fee to instructor

Littleton Campus:
Thu, Mar 1-29, 7-9 p.m., 5 wks      (Carrasco)
LANG 1023W01-80060      $109, $10 material fee to instructor

Advanced Spanish

Maria-Carrasco-Stone
This is a continuation of Intermediate Spanish II which is a prerequisite or you may obtain permission of the instructor. As per your request, we are offering this advanced class for students who have taken other Spanish classes and want a chance to delve deeper.

Mon, Jan 23-Mar 26, 7-9 p.m. 10 wks      Littleton Campus  Class closed
LANG 1025W01-80715      $199, $20 material fee to instructor

SPANISH FOR TRAVELING

“Must Have” Spanish for Travelers

Enrique Rosado
Before flying off to your favorite Spanish hotspot, why not master some key phrases? Imagine negotiating for hotels, bargaining with vendors in shops, being easily understood in restaurants and hotels, and handling unforeseen medical and travel emergencies. Practice oral and written exercises and role play. Leave with a mastery of simple sentence construction, expressions for dialoging successfully and a “cheat” sheet.

Sat, Jan 28, 9-noon     Littleton Campus  Class closed
LANG 1008W01-80061      $49, $5 material fee to instructor

JOB SPECIFIC SPANISH

Learn Spanish for your job. These classes are conducted online. For more information go to www.arapahoe.edu and click on Community Education and follow the online links to MySpanishTeacher.com.

ITALIAN

Beginning Italian I

Rita Gasbarro
This course is an introduction to the Italian language and culture. Learn grammar and vocabulary skills for art, music and travel.

Tue, Jan 24-Feb 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 5 wks      Littleton Campus
LANG 1080W01-80062      $119, plus book

Beginning Italian II

Rita Gasbarro
This is a continuation of Beginning Italian I which is a prerequisite or you may obtain permission of the instructor before enrolling.

Tue, Feb 28-Mar 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 5 wks      Littleton Campus
LANG 1081W01-80063      $119, plus book

RUSSIAN

Basic Russian

Victoria Martysh
Basic reading, writing and conversational skills and vocabulary will be taught. Hints on how to survive and prosper in Russia are presented.

Mon, Jan 30-Mar 26, 6-7:30 p.m., 10 wks      Littleton Campus NOTE: new start date 
LANG 1032W01-80064      $199, $40 book/workbook fee to instructor

FRENCH

Basic Conversational French

Jany Zaugg
Discover basic French phrases to help you with conversing for travel. Whether shopping, asking directions, or reading menus and road signs, you will have some necessary tools to help you communicate.

Wed, Jan 25-Mar 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 10 wks      Littleton Campus
LANG 1017W01-80065      $199, plus book

GERMAN

Beginning German I

Birgid Howell
Immerse yourself in conversational German which emphasizes spoken language, simple vocabulary, and phrases for travelers and business people. Begin with the basics of the language and advance quickly to help you converse comfortably.

Tue, Jan 24-Feb 21, 7-9 p.m., 5 wks      Littleton Campus
LANG 1010W01-80066      $109, plus book

Beginning German II

Birgid Howell
This is a continuation of Beginning German I which is a prerequisite or you may obtain permission of the instructor before enrolling.

Tue, Feb 28-Mar 27, 7-9 p.m., 5 wks      Littleton Campus
LANG 1011W01-80067      $109, plus book

ENGLISH

Do you want to improve your communication skills to successfully live and work here? These non-credit classes teach essential skills about American culture and everyday life through conversation, role playing, and basic grammar and speaking practice.

Beginning English as a Second Language

Josefina Tuason
For beginners who speak little or no English. Learn to speak, read and begin to write in the English language.

Tue, Jan 24-Mar 20, 6-8:30-p.m., 9 wks      Littleton Campus  Class Closed
LANG 1004W01-80068      $169, plus book

Intermediate English as a Second Language

Eva Brandsma
If you have completed Beginning English as a Second Language or if you can speak and read English at the 4th grade level, this is the appropriate class for you.

Mon, Jan 23-Mar 19, 6-8:30 p.m., 9 wks      Littleton Campus
LANG 1005W01-80069      $169, plus book

Advanced English as a Second Language

Bobbi Shupe
A continuation of Intermediate English as a Second Language or you may obtain permission of the instructor.

Thu, Jan 26-Mar 22, 6-8:30 p.m., 9 wks      Littleton Campus
LANG 1003W01-80070      $169, plus book

Intermediate/Advanced English as a Second Language

Anne Flemming
If you have completed Beginning English as a Second Language or if you can speak and read English at the 4th grade level, this class combines two levels.

Mon, Jan 23-Mar 19, 6-8:30 p.m., 9 wks      Parker Campus
LANG 1005WP1-80710      $169, plus book

ONLINE

These classes are conducted online. For more information go to www.arapahoe.edu and click on Community Education and follow the online links to ed2go.

Writing for ESL                                      ONLI 1105     $109
Grammar for ESL                                 ONLI 1106     $109
Instant Italian                                         ONLI 1175     $109
Speed Spanish I                                   ONLI 1233     $109
Speed Spanish II                                  ONLI 1234     $109
Speed Spanish III                                 ONLI 1235     $109
Beginning Conversational French    ONLI 1236     $109  
Conversational Japanese                  ONLI 2064     $109