Language and ESL Classes
Planning a trip and need to brush up on your Spanish, French or Italian? The Academy offers refresher courses on speaking, writing, listening and reading skills in these languages. Additionally, the Academy has a professional staff to train students in English as a second language. From beginners to intermediate to pronunciation for professionals, these classes provide practical instruction for all levels.
If you do not see a class that you were expecting to be available check back soon as classes are added as they become available, or reach out to us by email.
ESL: English Basics for Beginners
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., September 17-November 21 (10 weeks; 20 sessions)
Cost: $785 + textbooks
This course teaches basic reading, writing, listening, speaking and pronunciation skills. Class meets for 4 hours each week (40 hours for entire course). Students receive instruction from ESL certified instructor and will receive ESL Certificate for completion of the course. Class requires 4 students to make. Ages 18+
Instructor: Kristi Shaw-Selah
ESL: English for Intermediate/Professionals
Mondays, 6-8 p.m., September 16-November 18
Cost: $395 + textbooks
This pronunciation course is for proficient English speakers who want to continue to improve their skills.
Class requires 4 students to make. Students receive instruction from ESL certified instructor and will receive ESL Certificate for completion of the course. Ages 18+
Instructor: Kristi Shaw-Selah
Prerequisites: Evening English Basics for Beginners or approval by instructor after evaluation
French I
Session A: Check back in November for Spring A Session schedule
Cost: $295 + $35 textbook fee
This class introduces the basics for French communication.
Instructor: Mary Delo
French II
Session B: Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., October 22-December 3
Cost: $295 + $35 textbook fee
Learn or refresh basic speaking, writing, listening and reading skills for functional communication while traveling or mingling with foreign language speakers. Practice introductions, asking for information, ordering meals, making plans, discussing past events, and negotiating the airport. Text with flashcards and CDs included.
Instructor: Mary Delo
Prerequisites: French I
Italian I
Session A: Check back in November for Spring A Session schedule
Cost: $295 + $35 textbook fee
This class introduces the basics for Italian communication.
Instructor: Giorgi Barbi
Italian II
Session B: Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., October 23-December 11 *no class November 27
Cost: $295 + $35 textbook fee
Learn or refresh basic speaking, writing, listening and reading skills for functional communication while traveling or mingling with foreign language speakers. Practice introductions, asking for information, ordering meals, making plans, discussing past events, and negotiating the airport. Text with flashcards and CDs included.
Instructor: Giorgi Barbi
Prerequisites: Italian I
Spanish I
Session A: Check back in November for Spring A Session schedule
Cost: $295 + $35 textbook fee
This class introduces the basics for Spanish communication.
Instructor: Amy Nichols
Spanish II
Session B: Mondays, 6–8 p.m., October 21-December 9
Cost: $295 + $35 textbook fee
Learn or refresh basic speaking, writing, listening and reading skills for functional communication while traveling or mingling with foreign language speakers. Practice introductions, asking for information, ordering meals, making plans, discussing past events, and negotiating the airport. Text with flashcards and CDs included.
Instructor: Amy Nichols
Prerequisites: Spanish I
