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English language skills for ECEs and EAs    0170-2 starting Jun 1.24
French - Level 1    0121-2 starting Apr 9.24
French - Level 1    0127-2 starting Apr 10.24
French - Level 2    0122-2 starting Apr 10.24
French - Level 3    0126-2 starting Apr 11.24
Mandarin Chinese - Level 1    0157-2 starting Apr 9.24
Mandarin Chinese - Level 2    0158-2 starting Apr 10.24
Mandarin Chinese - Level 3    0160-2 starting Apr 11.24
Spanish - Level 1 A    0104-2 starting Apr 8.24
Spanish - Level 1 A    0106-2 starting Apr 9.24
Spanish - Level 1 B    0103-2 starting Apr 9.24
Spanish - Level 2    0112-2 starting Apr 10.24
Spanish - Level 3    0114-2 starting Apr 11.24
Spanish Level 4 (+Conversation)    0117-2 starting Apr 11.24
Speaking Effectively    0317-2 starting Apr 3.24

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English language skills for ECEs and EAs  at Marian/Sapper
Course #: 0170 Cost: $175.00 Add course to cart View courses in your shopping cart
Do you need to improve your English language skills to be a successful Education Assistant or Early Childhood Educator? This course will help you fulfill that requirement. Whether you're considering taking an ECE or EA program, or are already in a program, taking this course will help improve language specifically required for these professions. The experienced instructor will help you succeed.
  • location: 7650 Sapperton Ave.

    4 Saturdays and 4 Tuesday evenings.
Start date: Jun 1.24 to Jun 25.24Number of sessions: 8
Time: 9:30a - 1:30p on Sat Site: Marian/Sapper
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p on Tue Instructor: SHARMA
 


French - Level 1  at South
Course #: 0121 Cost: $140.00 View courses in your shopping cart
This conversationally oriented program 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. Vocabulary includes greetings, numbers, days and nouns in feminine, masculine, singular and plural. Grammar includes present tense of verbs and an introduction to using past tense. The verbs 'être', 'avoir' and 'er' verbs will be used.
  • book extra ($35) - optional. The book is available for purchase at the school office, Tues/Wed/Thurs evening.
Number of sessions: 9Days: Tue
Start date: Apr 9.24 to Jun 4.24Site: South
Time: 7:00p - 9:00p Instructor: VOLKOW  Biography
 


French - Level 1  at South
Course #: 0127 Cost: $140.00 View courses in your shopping cart
This conversationally oriented program 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. Vocabulary includes greetings, numbers, days and nouns in feminine, masculine, singular and plural. Grammar includes present tense of verbs and an introduction to using past tense. The verbs 'être', 'avoir' and 'er' verbs will be used.
  • Sorry! This class is full. To register on the waiting list, click on course name.
  • book extra ($35) - optional. The book is available for purchase at the school office, Tues/Wed/Thurs evening.
Number of sessions: 9Days: Wed
Start date: Apr 10.24 to Jun 5.24Site: South
Time: 7:00p - 9:00p Instructor: LADESMA  Biography
 


French - Level 2  at South
Course #: 0122 Cost: $140.00 View courses in your shopping cart
If you have previously taken a French language course but are still operating at a basic level, this course is for you. Your vocabulary should already include greetings, numbers, days, etc. You must also have familiarity with using verbs in the present tense and have had some exposure to using verbs in the past. Level 2 will introduce you to the future tense and conditional tenses, negative sentences and key verbs such as faire, aller, vouloir, pouvoir, etc.
  • book extra ($35) - optional. The book is available for purchase at the school office, Tues/Wed/Thurs evening.
Number of sessions: 9Days: Wed
Start date: Apr 10.24 to Jun 5.24Site: South
Time: 7:00p - 9:00p Instructor: VOLKOW  Biography
 


French - Level 3  at South
Course #: 0126 Cost: $140.00 View courses in your shopping cart
This course is designed to expand vocabulary and increase general fluency through communication situations. At this level, all instruction is in French. Conversational grammar points include: imperfect, passcompos future tense verb conjugation; descriptive & possessive adjectives; conjunctions & the subjunctive; possessive & interrogative pronouns. Writing exercises will be assigned as homework. Prerequisite is French level 2 or equivalent. Text extra (Bescherelle,English Edition) is extra and is available on the first day of class.
  • book extra ($35) - optional. The book is available for purchase at the school office, Tues/Wed/Thurs evening.
Number of sessions: 9Days: Thu
Start date: Apr 11.24 to Jun 6.24Site: South
Time: 7:00p - 9:00p Instructor: VOLKOW  Biography
 


Mandarin Chinese - Level 1  at South
Course #: 0157 Cost: $155.00 View courses in your shopping cart
If you have little or no knowledge of the Mandarin Chinese, Level 1 is right for you. Students will be exposed to the language using common topics such as daily activities, greetings, etc. The course is primarily conversation with a focus on speaking and listening. There will be a brief introduction to reading some basic characters.
  • Sorry! This class is cancelled.
Number of sessions: 10Days: Tue
Start date: Apr 9.24 to Jun 11.24Site: South
Time: 7:00p - 9:00p Instructor: WANG
 


Mandarin Chinese - Level 2  at South
Course #: 0158 Cost: $155.00 View courses in your shopping cart
As a continuation of Level 1, this fun entry-level course will further strengthen the foundation of your Mandarin learning. It can help you expand your basic oral communication skill. Engaged in role plays and group activities, you will also quickly become more productive in terms of Mandarin speaking. As the lessons are centered on daily life activities, you will be guided to integrate many one liners for meaningful oral communications.
Number of sessions: 10Days: Wed
Start date: Apr 10.24 to Jun 12.24Site: South
Time: 7:00p - 9:00p Instructor: WANG
 


Mandarin Chinese - Level 3  at South
Course #: 0160 Cost: $155.00 View courses in your shopping cart
Number of sessions: 10Days: Thu
Start date: Apr 11.24 to Jun 13.24Site: South
Time: 7:00p - 9:00p Instructor: WANG
 


Spanish - Level 1 A  at Online
Course #: 0104 Cost: $155.00 View courses in your shopping cart
This is an absolute beginner Spanish course. Step by step, you will be gently guided through expressions, grammar and pronunciation. Students will practice greetings, introductions, spelling of names, saying where you are from, exchanging phone numbers and personal information, talking about the calendar, making requests, discussing the price of things, telling time, etc. Students will be encouraged to constantly interact with one another in practical and simple conversation, giving them the opportunity to communicate in Spanish immediately and effectively. Prerequisties: none
  • Sorry! This class is full. To register on the waiting list, click on course name.
  • No class May 20, 2024 (holiday).
    The text book (Soleado 1) is $35 extra and can be purchased in advance. Registered students will be notified when books are available for purchase.
Number of sessions: 10Days: Mon
Start date: Apr 8.24 to Jun 17.24Site: Online
Time: 7:00p - 9:00p Instructor: WEBSTER  Biography
 


Spanish - Level 1 A  at South
Course #: 0106 Cost: $155.00 View courses in your shopping cart
This is an absolute beginner Spanish course. Step by step, you will be gently guided through expressions, grammar and pronunciation. Students will practice greetings, introductions, spelling of names, saying where you are from, exchanging phone numbers and personal information, talking about the calendar, making requests, discussing the price of things, telling time, etc. Students will be encouraged to constantly interact with one another in practical and simple conversation, giving them the opportunity to communicate in Spanish immediately and effectively. Prerequisties: none
  • Sorry! This class is full. To register on the waiting list, click on course name.
  • The text book (Soleado 1) is $35 extra and can be purchased at the school on the first day.
Number of sessions: 10Days: Tue
Start date: Apr 9.24 to Jun 11.24Site: South
Time: 7:00p - 9:00p Instructor: GOMEZ
 


Spanish - Level 1 B  at South
Course #: 0103 Cost: $155.00 View courses in your shopping cart
Spanish Level 1 B builds on the Level 1 A course. Students will learn how to describe people and places, talk about family, order food in the restaurant, express likes and dislikes, make general purchase, ask for directions and discuss future plans. Students are encouraged to constantly interact with one another in practical and simple conversations, giving them the opportunity to communicate in Spanish immediately and effectively. Prerequisite: Spanish 1A or similar.
  • The text book (Soleado 1) is $35 extra and can be purchased at the school on the first day.
Number of sessions: 10Days: Tue
Start date: Apr 9.24 to Jun 11.24Site: South
Time: 7:00p - 9:00p Instructor: WEBSTER  Biography
 


Spanish - Level 2  at South
Course #: 0112 Cost: $155.00 View courses in your shopping cart
Students will learn how to describe minor health problems, make casual conversation with the people they meet, and talk about past experiences. Topics covered include: reflexive constructions, past tense of the basic regular and irregular verbs and main uses of the prepositions por/para. Prerequisite: Spanish 1A and 1B or similar (20 hours of a Level 1 class)
  • The text book (Soleado 2) is $35 extra. Students can purchase it on the first day of class.
Number of sessions: 10Days: Wed
Start date: Apr 10.24 to Jun 12.24Site: South
Time: 7:00p - 9:00p Instructor: WEBSTER  Biography
 


Spanish - Level 3  at South
Course #: 0114 Cost: $155.00 View courses in your shopping cart
Spanish 3 takes the communication learned in the previous levels to a deeper level, providing more sophisticated structures and topics including traveling, art, music, environment, gourmet food, advice, opinions and more. Topics covered include: past tense of the basic regular and irregular verbs, imperfect tense, formal and informal imperative forms, and subjunctive mode. Prerequisite: Spanish 2 or similar (20 hours of Level 2)
  • The text book (Soleado 3) is $35 extra. Registered students will be notified when it is available for purchase.
Number of sessions: 10Days: Thu
Start date: Apr 11.24 to Jun 13.24Site: South
Time: 7:00p - 9:00p Instructor: WEBSTER  Biography
 


Spanish Level 4 (+Conversation)  at South
Course #: 0117 Cost: $155.00 View courses in your shopping cart
Spanish 4 is designed review critical Spanish language structures and vocabulary in order to support you in your pursuit of proficiency in the Spanish language. This course involves you in activities that require the communicative use of all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). This is an advanced level Spanish language conversation course. Prerequisite: Spanish 3 or similar (20 hours of Level 3)
Number of sessions: 10Days: Thu
Start date: Apr 11.24 to Jun 13.24Site: South
Time: 7:00p - 9:00p Instructor: GOMEZ
 


Speaking Effectively  at Riverway
Course #: 0317 Cost: $135.00 View courses in your shopping cart
Just think how good it will feel if you can speak comfortably and with confidence. Learn what to say when meeting new people. Feel comfortable when speaking in front of small and large crowds. Learn how to prepare for successful presentations at work or other organizations you are involved in.
  • Sorry! This class is full. To register on the waiting list, click on course name.
Number of sessions: 6Days: Wed
Start date: Apr 3.24 to May 8.24Site: Riverway
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p Instructor: BLANCHETTE  Biography
 
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