Language Classes
Explore the world through language! Continuing Education provides language classes designed to improve your communication in the workplace, community, and abroad.
Beginning English as a Second Language Level 1
Beginning English as a Second Language Level 1 is designed for students with little to no prior knowledge of the English language. This course focuses on foundational skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students will learn basic vocabulary, simple sentence structures, and essential grammar. Through interactive activities, students will practice everyday communication skills necessary for personal and professional settings. Textbook included.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and use basic English vocabulary for everyday situations.
- Construct simple sentences using correct grammar.
- Understand and respond to common greetings and questions.
- Read and comprehend short, simple texts.
- Write simple sentences and fill out basic forms.
- Develop confidence in basic speaking and listening skills.
Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 10 – Oct. 31, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Student Union West (SUW) 307
Fee: $225
Tues. & Wed., Sept. 10 – Oct. 31, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Student Union West (SUW) 302
Fee: $225
Beginning English as a Second Language Level 2
Beginning English as a Second Language Level 2 builds upon the skills learned in Level 1, providing students with further development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The course introduces more complex vocabulary and grammar structures. Students will engage in dialogues, role-plays, and other interactive activities to enhance their conversational abilities and comprehension skills in more varied contexts. Textbook included.
Learning Objectives:
- Expand vocabulary to include a wider range of everyday topics.
- Formulate more complex sentences and questions.
- Participate in simple conversations about daily activities.
- Read and understand short paragraphs and simple stories.
- Write short paragraphs and simple letters.
- Improve listening comprehension of short, clear, and slow speech.
Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 10 – Oct. 31, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Student Union West (SUW) 347
Fee: $225
Beginning Conversational Spanish
Hola! Como estas? In this 8-hour course, participants will learn basic conversational Spanish, from a friendly greeting to instructional content. Learn how to speak with confidence when interacting with customers, fellow church members, students, or any Spanish-speaking member of our community. Participants will engage in lively activities to learn helpful vocabulary, pronunciation, and structures.
Wed., Sept. 4 – 25, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Student Union West (SUW) 347
Fee: $90
American Sign Language
In this class, you will learn the basics of American Sign Language and explore deaf culture. There will be lessons on fingerspelling, numbers, high-frequency words, and much more. You will gain knowledge of basic vocabulary with an understanding of deaf culture through a balance of lessons, practice, and review.
Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 17 – Oct. 24, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Student Union West (SUW) 307
Fee: $200