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Chinese 1: Mandarin (ONLINE)
Explore Chinese culture and learn the basics of the language such as greetings, days of the week, useful phrases, pronunciation and intonation. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Chinese 1: Mandarin (Southwest)
Explore Chinese culture and learn the basics of the language such as greetings, days of the week, useful phrases, pronunciation and intonation. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Chinese 2: Mandarin (Southwest)
Build up vocabulary and speaking skills. Discover key grammatical concepts and sentence structures. Expand your knowledge of Chinese culture. Key to Language Class Levels Note- this class is being taught as a hybrid with in person and online students. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Chinese Conversation (Southwest)
Learn Chinese grammar and vocabulary through lively conversation about daily life, covering topics like history, music, pop culture, food and health. Key to Language Class Levels If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Chinese: Learn & Practice Through Singing (Southwest)
Learn Chinese through music! We will sing popular Chinese songs together. Key to Language Class Levels If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. -
Conversational Spanish: News, Media, and Discussion (Justice Page)
Come join a fun, relaxed space to practice and grow your Spanish with other learners! Each week, we’ll explore podcasts, news clips, articles, documentaries, or films at home, then come together to talk about them in Spanish. This class is for students who are comfortable having conversations in Spanish and want to keep building confidence while sharing ideas in a supportive group. It’s a great way to expand your vocabulary, connect with others, and enjoy Spanish through real, interesting topics. Key to Language Class Levels If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at eliana.power@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3450. -
French 1 (North)
Learn basic French grammar and vocabulary, and how to use the language in an introductory setting. Explore French cultures and expressions in a variety of situations. -
French 1 (ONLINE)
Learn basic French phrases and grammar, with an emphasis on conversation and pronunciation, while exploring French culture. Discover key grammatical concepts, basic vocabulary, verb conjugation and sentence structure formation. Exercise your joie de vivre! -
French 1.5 A (ONLINE)
Dust off your sturdy knowledge of être, avoir, and regular -er verbs, vocabulary and pronunciation. This class continues from level 1 and introduces regular and irregular -ir verbs, faire, vouloir and related vocabulary. Learn additional useful verbs and vocabulary while practicing spoken French! This class is for continuing level 1 studies. It is not for intermediate students. Pre-requisite: French 1. Vive la joie de vivre! -
French 2 (North)
Builds upon foundational French knowledge by further developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through more complex grammar, vocabulary, and cultural understanding. Prerequisite: Level 1 French. -
French 3 (North)
Continue to build confidence in your French language skills by reading, writing, speaking, and listening in French. Use new grammar and vocabulary to discuss a variety of topics and improve your understanding of the culture. Prerequisite: French 2 or prior experience. -
French Conversation (North)
This immersive French conversation class is designed for intermediate to advanced learners who want to enhance their speaking abilities in real-world contexts. Through engaging discussion, role-plays, and various interactive activities, students will develop their fluency, pronunciation and vocabulary while gaining confidence in their conversational skills. -
German 1 (Roosevelt)
Focus on the essentials of the German language and outfit yourself with useful German vocabulary for traveling and communicating. Cover grammar basics and aspects of German culture. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. This class is priced on a sliding fee scale. Please pay the price you are able. This helps to ensure that Community Education can provide quality opportunities for all of our participants. -
German 1.5 (Roosevelt)
Expand your knowledge of the German language as you acquire vocabulary and insights into culture and grammar. Prerequisite: German 1 or prior experience. If class is full, please enroll in the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. This class is priced on a sliding fee scale. Please pay the price you are able. This helps to ensure that Community Education can provide quality opportunities for all of our participants. -
German: Deutsch fuer Lesende (Roosevelt)
Over four weeks, participants will read, privately and aloud during class, a variety of German prose – maybe some poetry – by several authors. The course begins with two short pieces by Swiss author Peter Bichsel. Students will then decide on authors and their works from a list developed by the instructor and augmented by student requests. Discussion, in German with limited digressions in English, will focus on content, vocabulary, and cultural information. This class is priced on a sliding fee scale. Please pay the price you are able. This helps to ensure that Community Education can provide quality opportunities for all of our participants. -
WaitlistPatrica's natural ASL conservation (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Intro to ASL: Comfort in Conversation (Lake Harriet Upper)
In this intro course, you will gain skills to be comfortable approaching ASL speakers and having a basic conversation including: the alphabet and finger spelling, basic greetings, introductions, family, hobbies, and other everyday topics. This is an American Sign Language Introductory course; not to be used for interpreter certification. -
WaitlistFabian Reus (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Japanese 1 (ONLINE)
Learn the basics of conversational Japanese, including greetings, numbers and practical conversational skills useful when traveling to Japan. Key to Language Class Levels -
Japanese 2 (ONLINE)
Explore simple sentences, conjugating verbs and counting and discussing Japanese culture. Prerequisite: Japanese 1 or prior experience. Key to Language Class Levels -
Japanese: Culture & Travel Tips (Ella Baker)
This course will be able to help you express yourself in common circumstances you may find as you explore Japan as a foreigner. Common expressions will be taught so that students can apply this easily and immediately. We will role play frequently as participation is key to internalizing the lessons. Having the confidence to participate in brief conversational Japanese with natives will be the primary goal, and focused lessons on the grammar behind the phrases taught will help frame what is being said. This in turn will create a basis of understanding upon which each student is empowered to take their language learning to the next level. While also learning common cultural practices and nuances that you may want to pick up along the way. Classes may meet outside of the classroom. -
Ojibwe (North)
This course introduces the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in the Ojibwe language. Topics include history of the Ojibwe migration, cultural introductions, feelings, weather and basic verb conjugations. Students will be able to hold basic conversation in Ojibwe and will be more familiar with cultural practices of the Ojibwe people. -
WaitlistLast Minute Vacations (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Spanish 1 (Camden)
Learn beginning conversational Spanish skills along with pronunciation, grammar, reading, writing and listening skills. Key to Language Class Levels -
WaitlistLast Minute Vacations (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Spanish 1 (Edison)
Learn beginning conversational Spanish skills by speaking, reading, writing and listening. This class includes learning to conjugate regular and irregular ar/er/ir verbs and foundational auxiliary verbs such as “to be” (ser and estar), "to have (tener), "to do/make" (hacer), and "to go" (ir) in the present tense. Key to Language Class Levels -
WaitlistLast Minute Vacations (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Spanish 1 (Ella Baker)
Learn beginning conversational Spanish skills by speaking, reading, writing and listening. This class includes learning to conjugate regular ar/er/ir verbs and the verb “to be” (ser and estar) in the present tense. Key to Language Class Levels -
WaitlistBrian Overcast (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Spanish 1 (Justice Page)
Learn beginning conversational Spanish skills by speaking, reading, writing and listening. This class includes learning to conjugate regular ar/er/ir verbs and the verb “to be” (ser and estar) in the present tense. This class is priced on a sliding fee scale. Please pay the price you are able. This helps to ensure that Community Education can provide quality opportunities for all of our participants. Key to Language Class Levels If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at eliana.power@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3450.