• Spanish
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Mandarin
• American Sign Language
• English Language Skills

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Tips for Learning a New Language:

• You will not learn a new language overnight. Practice lots and often.
• Stick with it!  Don’t give up when you run into a stressful part. Some people find learning grammar very boring, but grammar is the building block of a language and once you know a bit, it will speed up your learning process. Persevere!
• Mix it up.  Supplement the class with books, movies, Cds, etc.

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Spanish

Join our enthusiastic, native Spanish-speaking teachers with many years of teaching experience in Canada and overseas. Learn everyday conversational Spanish that will help you to communicate when you visit any Spanish-speaking country. We offer many levels of Spanish.

French

French Level 1 will cover the basics of speaking and reading the French language and is designed for students who have had little or no previous instruction in or exposure to the language.

French Level 2 is the course for you if you have previously taken some French but are still operating at a basic level. It is designed to improve vocabulary and increase general fluency through communication situations.

German

Learn the basics of speaking German in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with a native German teacher.

Italian

We offer longer evening courses for those who want to start the path to becoming fluent, and shorter courses on Saturdays for those who just want to learn some basic language to prepare them for their trip to Italy.

Japanese

Designed to provide basic conversation for beginners. Practice speaking the language in class by simulating situations such as ordering food in a restaurant, greeting someone on the street or seeking directions. Also included are short talks on Japanese culture.

Student comment: 'the instructor was awesome, excellent learning experience and very enjoyable'.

Mandarin

Designed for people with little or no knowledge of the language of Mandarin Chinese, this course will help students master pronunciation through English letters (HanYuPinYin). Students will pick up basic communication phrases and sentences using daily life related topics as they are led to learn and internalize the sounds of Mandarin Chinese. Upon the completion of this course, students will pronounce confidently HanYuPinYin noted Chinese characters and phrases. For those desiring to be literate in Mandarin Chinese, this fun, effective entry-level course will give you a strong foundation for future advancement.

American Sign Language

(This course is offered in the fall term only).  Designed to provide an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL), this course is for individuals who have little or no knowledge of the language. ASL Beginners I is based on the 'ASL Basic Vocabulary for Parent and Child' book which is purchased in class ($25). Learn to recognize gestural communication; visual grammatical features; basic vocabulary permitting you to engage in basic introductions, exchange personal information, form questions and give basic directions. Sponsored in cooperation with the Deaf Children's Society of B.C.

Student comments: 'outstanding teacher who made the class fun and interesting' 'instructor was very patient, encouraging and inspirational'.

English Language Skills

We offer a variety of English language courses including Accent Reduction, Speaking Effectively, and Business English Skills.

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