Language and Culture

SPANISH

Beginning Spanish I

Tina Bansch/Enrique Rosado/Staff
An introduction to basic Spanish including common phrases and vocabulary that will enable you to communicate simply and clearly.

Highlands Ranch/Parker:
Tue, Apr 6-May 4, 6-7:30 p.m., 5 wks      Highlands Ranch High School
LANG 1020SH1-78420        $99, $15 material fee to instructor (Rosado)

Wed, Apr 7-May 5, 9-10:30 a.m., 5 wks      University Center at Chaparral
LANG 1020SP1-78421        $99, $15 material fee to instructor (Rosado)

Littleton:
Mon, Apr 5-May 3, 7-9 p.m., 5 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1020S01-78422       $99, $10 material fee to instructor (Bansch)

Tue, Apr 6-May 4, 10-noon, 5 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1020S02-78423       $99, $10 material fee to instructor (Bansch)

Thu, Apr 8-May 6, 7-9 p.m., 5 wks      ACC Campus
LANG1020S03-78424       $99, $15 material fee to instructor (Staff)

Beginning Spanish II

Tina Bansch/Enrique Rosado/Staff
This is a continuation of Beginning Spanish I which is a prerequisite or you may obtain permission of the instructor before enrolling. *June courses will held at the ACC Main Campus. ** No class May 31 or June 1.

Highlands Ranch/Parker:

Tue, May 11-June 8*, 6-7:30 p.m., 5 wks      Highlands Ranch High School
LANG 1021SH1-78425       $99, $15 material fee to instructor (Rosado)

Wed, May 12-June 9, 9-10:30 a.m., 5 wks     University Center at Chaparral
LANG 1021SP1-78426      $99, $15 material fee to instructor (Rosado)

Littleton:
Mon, Mar 1-29, 7-9 p.m., 5 wks     ACC Main 1010
LANG 1021W01-78010     $99, $10 material fee to instructor (Bansch)

Mon, May 10-June 14**, 7-9 p.m., 5 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1021S01-78427      $99, $10 material fee to instructor (Bansch)

Tue, May 11-June 15**, 10-noon, 5 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1021S02-78428  $99, $10 material fee to instructor (Bansch)

Thu, May 13-June 10, 7-9 p.m., 5 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1021S03-78429      $99, $15 material fee to instructor (Staff)

Intermediate Spanish I

Tina Bansch/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:
Tue, Apr 6-May 4, 7:30-9 p.m., 5 wks      Highlands Ranch High School
LANG 1022SH1-78430      $99, $15 material fee to instructor (Rosado)

Littleton:
Wed, Apr 7-May 5, 7-9 p.m., 5 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1022S01-78431      $99, $10 material fee to instructor (Bansch)

Intermediate Spanish II

Tina Bansch/Enrique Rosado
This is a continuation of Intermediate Spanish I which is a prerequisite or you may obtain permission of the instructor. *June courses will be held at the ACC Main Campus.
** No class June 2.

Highlands Ranch:

Tue, May 11-June 8*, 7:30-9 p.m., 5 wks  Highlands Ranch High School
LANG 1023SH1-78432      $99, $15 material fee to instructor (Rosado)

Littleton:
Wed, Mar 3-31, 7-9 p.m., 5 wks     ACC Campus
LANG 1023W01-78016     $99, $10 material fee to instructor (Bansch)

Wed, May 12-June 16, 7-9 p.m., 5 wks**      ACC Campus
LANG 1023S01-78433     $99, $10 material fee to instructor (Bansch)

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, Apr 10, 9-noon      ACC Campus
LANG 1008S01-78434      $44, $5 material fee to instructor

OCCUPATIONAL SPANISH

Check-out our occupational Spanish online classes.
Click the My Spanish Teacher link on the online section for more information.

  • Spanish for Healthcare
  • Spanish for Banking
  • Spanish for Customer Service
  • Spanish for Real Estate
  • Spanish for Law Enforcement
  • Spanish for 911 Dispatch
  • Spanish for Teachers
  • Spanish for EMS and Fire
  • Spanish for Corrections

JAPANESE

Beginning Japanese I

Kumi Tolbertson
Explore Japanese phonetic alphabets, a necessity to conversing in Japanese. Focus on basic vocabulary and sentence structure useful for business and travel. Discuss culture and proper etiquette in dealing with Japanese people.

Tue, Apr 6-May 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 5 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1045S01-78435      $99, $12 material/CD fee to instructor

Beginning Japanese II

Kumi Tolbertson
This is a continuation of Beginning Japanese I which is a prerequisite or you may obtain permission of the instructor before enrolling.

Tue, May 11-June 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 5 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1046S01-78436      $99, $12 material/CD fee to instructor

CHINESE

Beginning Mandarin Chinese I

Holly Yang
A practical, useful, and effective course if you are interested in the culture and language of China. Learn about the standard Pin-Yin pronunciation system, basic grammar, common expressions and vocabulary for travel, business, education and personal pleasure. Chinese culture and character writing system are introduced. Course materials cover both Chinese I and II.

Holly Yang has over 20 years of teaching experience with two Master’s degrees in Chinese Language and Literature from Shanghai Teachers’ University and University of Washington.

Thu, Apr 8-May 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 5 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1063S01-78437       $119, plus $25 books/tape 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. Learn to apply the Pin-Yin pronunciation systems to use the dictionary. Expand your Chinese vocabulary and sentence patterns; increase your Chinese language knowledge and skills, and more.

Thu, May 13-June 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 5 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1064S01-78438      $119

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. *A book is required and information will be provided at the first class.

Mon, Apr 5-May 3, 7-9 p.m., 5 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1010S01-78439      $99, $5 material fee to instructor*

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. *A book is required and information will be provided at the first class.*No class May 31.

Mon, May 10-June 14*, 7-9 p.m., 5 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1011S01-78440      $99, $5 material fee to instructor*

FRENCH

Beginning French for Travelers

Kees Janse-Kok
Explore key phases after you learn to use everyday verbs and memorize some frequently used words. Practice simple questions, answer them, and expand on basic conversation. Pronunciation is your first concern as you learn to handle yourself in travel situations such as shopping, asking and understanding directions, reading menus and road signs, counting money, and using surface transportation. Occasional exercises to do at home will reinforce what you have learned. A written overview of each lesson is provided to help prepare for the next one.*No class May 31.

Mon, Apr 5-June 14*, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 10 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1017S01-78441      $199, $15 material fee to instructor

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. *No class May 31.

Mon, Apr 5-June 14*, 6-7:30 p.m., 10 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1032S01-78442   $199, $40 book/workbook fee to instructor

ITALIAN

Beginning Italian I

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

Tue, Apr 6-May 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 5 wks ACC Campus
LANG 1080S01-78443      $99, plus book (Gasbarro)

Wed, Apr 7-May 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 5 wks ACC Campus
LANG 1080S02-78444     $99, plus book (Larkin)

Beginning Italian II

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

Tues, Mar 2-30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 5 wks     ACC Campus
LANG 1081W01-78027     $99, plus book (Gasbarro)

Tue, May 11-June 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 5 wks    ACC Campus
LANG 1081S01-78445     $99, plus book (Gasbarro)

Wed, May 12-June 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 5 wks    ACC Campus
LANG 1081S02-78446    $99, plus book (Larkin)

ENGLISH

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.

Wed, Apr 7-June 2, 6-8:30-p.m., 9 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1004S01-78447      $129, $24 book fee to instructor

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.

Tues, Jan 26-Mar 23, 6-8:30 p.m., 9 wks     ACC Campus
LANG 1005W01-78030     $129, $24 book fee to instructor

Tue, Apr 6-June 1, 6-8:30 p.m., 9 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1005S01-78448      $129, $24 book fee to instructor

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, Apr 8-June 3, 6-8:30 p.m., 9 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1003S01-78449      $129, $17 book fee to instructor

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

Beginning ASL I

Christopher Blatto
Learn basic greetings and vocabulary in a fun way. Discover the hidden language that the ASL hearing-impaired people use through visual games, quizzes, and not using voice. Emphasis is on visual communication to enhance your awareness of the subtle facial expressions, classifiers, eye gazes, moods and more. *Required book, “A Basic Course in American Sign Language” by Tom Humphries and Carol Pedden.

Tue, Apr 6-May 4, 6-8 p.m., 5 wks    ACC Campus
LANG 1029S01-78450     $99, plus book*

Beginning ASL II

Christopher Blatto
This is a continuation of ASL I, which is a prerequisite for this course. Or you may obtain the permission of the instructor. Same book as Beginning ASL I.

Tues, Mar 2-30, 6-8 p.m., 5 wks     ACC Campus
LANG 1030W01-78034     $99, plus
book

Tue, May 11-June 8, 6-8 p.m., 5 wks      ACC Campus
LANG 1030S01-78451
      $99, plus book

ONLINE LANGUAGE
These classes are conducted online. For more information go to the online section and follow the links to ed2go.

Section Numbers Chart:

W03     Mar 17, Wed and Fri, 6 wks
S01      Apr 21, Wed and Fri, 6 wks
S02      May 19, Wed and Fri, 6 wks

Remember to include course number, section number as indicated above, course title and course start date when registering and completing your registration form for all courses listed below:

Course TileSection NumberCost
Writing for ESLONLI 1105 $109
Grammar for ESLONLI 1106$109
Instant ItalianONLI 1175$109
Speed Spanish IONLI 1123$109
Speed Spanish IIONLI 1234$109
Speed Spanish IIIONLI 1235$109
Beginning Conversational French
ONLI 1236
$109
Conversational Japanese ONLI 2064$109

 

 

Christopher Blatto enjoys teaching American Sign Language courses.

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