Upper Cape Tech Evening School Courses

Winter 2010 Courses:

English You Can Use: English as a Second Language
Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture
Basic Italian
Beginning Brazilian Portuguese
Spanish
New! Introduction to Japanese: Immersion

English You Can Use! English as a Second Language

This is a relaxed setting where students will begin to use the astounding, versatile, crazy-making, ever-morphing, wonderful language, which is American English. Basic “survival English” vocabulary, asking and answering questions, and an introduction to the language patterns and structures of English are presented and practiced in an enjoyable manner. Don’t sit this class out – you can do this! Make a start and join the many who are beginning to learn English as a second language, or come and gain confidence practicing the English you have already made your own.

Instructor: Deborah Stacy, English and Reading Instructor
W10-264	Thu - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.	Starts 2/25	7 sessions
Fee: $89			Back to Top

Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture

According to Jim Smith, Executive Director of the Cambridge Center for Adult Education, “taking a course in Turkish or Arabic demonstrates a creative, global vision the company might seek to keep it strong into the future.” Here is an opportunity to learn the basics of the Arabic language, alphabet and culture of the Middle East from a native Egyptian. Focus will be on writing the Arabic alphabet and vocabulary.

Instructor: Samir Mossaad, taught foreign language and culture at Cape Cod Community College and overseas.
W10-267	Mon - 7:00-9:00 p.m.	Starts 2/22	7 sessions
Fee: $89			Back to Top

Basic Italian

Learn Italian with a native Italian. This course teaches the basics of the Italian language. Emphasis will be on conversation and vocabulary. Class will be geared towards meeting the learning needs of someone traveling to Italy in the near future. Participants’ special interests are addressed.

Instructor: David Rigatuso, a native from Palermo, Italy
W10-266	Tues • 6:00-8:00 pm	Starts 2/23	7 sessions
Fee: $89			Back to Top

Beginning Brazilian Portuguese

Begin to learn the Portuguese language. A knowledge of Portuguese is important to business people, Cape residents, travelers, and to those who are curious about this beautiful language. This class will help students learn the basics of Portuguese. Emphasis will be on conversation, vocabulary and the differences between Portuguese and English grammar. Brazilian Portuguese is growing in demand for businesses. It is also important in social services, healthcare and banking.

Instructor: Elizabeth Pereira, Native Brazilian, 16 years teaching experience.
W10-263	Mon • 6:00-8:00 pm	Starts 2/1	7 sessions
Fee: $89			Back to Top

Spanish

This course is an introduction to the Spanish language with emphasis on listening, reading, writing and speaking. These skills are developed and strengthened through various exercises of vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Memorization skills are very important in learning a World Language, and this is repeatedly emphasized to students.

Instructor: Maria del Carmela Ferri, native speaker
W10-268	Wed .• 7:00-9:00 pm	Starts 3/3	7 sessions
Fee: $89			Back to Top

New! Introduction to Japanese: Immersion

Konnichiwa! Genki desu ka? Do geisha, sumo, manga, anime, paper cranes, or sushi interest you? Come join us and learn the language and culture of the Land of the Rising Sun. We will study Katakana, Hiragana, and some Kanji (characters) but the main focus will be on every day communication and culture. The last session will be a Japanese business culture workshop for those of you wanting to understand and make deals with Japanese companies.

Instructor: Randall Rubinstein, studied Japanese culture from Western and Japanese perspectives while teaching in Japan’s for two years.
W10-269	Wed .• 7:00-9:00 pm	Starts 4/28	7 sessions
Fee: Sign up for entire 7 session course fo r$89 or for last session Japanese Business Culture Workshop for only $19.			Back to Top