Farmington Continuing Education

Acquire cultural knowledge of Italy while learning to speak and write and articulate everyday habits and circumstances in the present tense. Throughout the course, through the writing of short compositions that are an integral part of each lesson, you will sharpen your writing skills. In addition, learn to read and understand cultural material. Through a combination of presentations, group work, and guided interaction, improve your Italian proficiency and gain cultural awareness. At the end of the course, you will be able to function in an authentic Italian environment through understanding and participating in basic everyday conversations on topics ranging from introduction, directions, and dining out.

This course is an extension of ABC Italian, which is a prerequisite to take Part II. In this course we will learn and practice the Italian language, using the foundation learned in ABC Italian.

This course is for students who have already studied the basics of French and would like to expand their knowledge by talking about past and future activities. The objectives of this course are for you to be able to say that I can: communicate on more advanced topics in a variety of tenses. understand the more detailed conversation and talk about your home, health, professions. read more detailed texts and listen to a variety of videos and authentic conversations. Student should purchase the textbook Ultimate French ISBN-13: 978-1400009633 - or - ISBN-13: 978-1400021048 .

Learn the profound Chinese language and culture. Through various activities like mock tea parties and listening to authentic music, learn basic pronunciation and vocabulary relevant to daily life, such as greetings, food, clothing, holidays, numbers, time, and family members. Have fun while learning an exotic, but intriguing, language and culture! Instructional materials will be provided by the instructor.

This course is for students who have already studied the basics of French and would like to expand their knowledge by talking about past and future activities. The objectives of this course are for you to be able to say that I can: communicate on more advanced topics in a variety of tenses. understand the more detailed conversation and talk about your home, health, professions. read more detailed texts and listen to a variety of videos and authentic conversations. Student should purchase the textbook Ultimate French ISBN-13: 978-1400009633 - or - ISBN-13: 978-1400021048 .

Beginning German aims to give the student a solid foundation in the German language, with vocabulary useful to a traveler. The textbook will be supplemented with materials designed to supply copious oral practice. For each chapter there will be a packet containing oral and written exercises that the student will need to print. Beginning German is designed to run for a full year. Following completion of “Beginning”, students may register for “Beginning, Continued” in the winter/spring term and then continue with the “Intermediate” classes. Required textbook: Learn German the Fast and Fun Way by Paul Graves, Barron’s edition (red/reddish color) Available on Amazon.com - https://www.amazon.com/Learn-German-Fast-Fun-Way/dp/0764125400

This course is for students who have completed the Advanced Beginner Course or 3 years of high school French. Students should have an intermediate low or mid proficiency level in spoken French. This course will continue to hone conversation skills while addressing more advanced grammar topics such as compound tenses, relative pronouns, and direct and indirect objects. The objectives of this course are for you to be able to say that I can: communicate on advanced topics in a variety of tenses. understand detailed conversations, recognize social cues, ask for directions, complete travel plans airport and train station, explore the impact of social media and discuss current events. read detailed texts and listen to a variety of videos and authentic conversations. Student should purchase the textbook Ultimate French ISBN-13: 978-1400009633 - or - ISBN-13: 978-1400021048

This course is for students who have completed the Intermediate French I and would like to hone their communication and listening skills. Students should have had 4 years of high school French or equivalent. The objectives of this course are for you to be able to say that I can: communicate on advanced topics in a variety of tenses with ease and fluency. understand detailed conversations, recognize social cues, discuss literature, current events, social media, and Podcasts with ease

Intermediate German assumes some basic knowledge of the German language or completion of our Beginning German classes. The goal is for students to continue learning the German language and give them the ability to use the language through a variety of activities. The required textbook may be supplemented with an additional book. Required textbook: Learn German the Fast and Fun Way by Paul Graves, Barron’s edition (red/reddish color) - https://www.amazon.com/Learn-German-Fast-Fun-Way/dp/0764125400

In this advanced beginner Spanish course, you will improve your level of communication. Emphasis will be on the conversation as well as grammar, use of good verb tenses, vocabulary, and an introduction to the subjunctive. Spanish music and literature will also be used. No textbook is required. The instructor will supply handouts.

Whether it is for work, travel, or just plain fun, this course will help you learn the basic conversational skills of Spanish. Emphasis will be on communication and writing for everyday expressions. No previous knowledge of Spanish or textbook is required.The instructor will supply handouts.