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Palo Alto Adult School offers classes in four different languages: Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish, & Thai. Our classes cover Beginning to Advanced instruction based on community interest and demand.
Learn the most popular language in the world. Be able to speak accurately with tones from the start! Learn More
Duration: 8 wks
Date range: Mar 24 - May 26
(No class: Apr 7 & May 19.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 309
Price: $160
Instructor: Lucia Wu, lucia_wwh@sbcglobal.net
Bonjour! Learn the fundamentals of pronunciation and develop everyday conversational skills with a focus on phonetics, grammar, listening, reading, and writing exercises. Learn More and Register
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Mar 24 - Jun 2
(No class: Apr 7.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $200
Instructor: Pary Sarraf, pary.sarraf@gmail.com
In this comprehensive grammar review course, the emphasis is on the language structure leading to effective communication. Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Mar 24 - Jun 2
(No class: Apr 7.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $200
Instructor: Pary Sarraf, pary.sarraf@gmail.com
Increase vocabulary knowledge through reading and listening exercises! Learn More
Duration: 9 wks
Date range: Mar 23 - Jun 1
(No class: Apr 6 & May 25.)
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $144
Instructor: Pary Sarraf, pary.sarraf@gmail.com
You will increase vocabulary knowledge through reading and listening exercises, and you will improve conversational skills by following guided activities. Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Mar 24 - Jun 2
(No class: Apr 7.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $200
Instructor: Pary Sarraf, pary.sarraf@gmail.com
Strengthen your French conversational skills through discussions on food and culinary topics, including everyday meals, cooking techniques, and dining experiences. Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Mar 26 - Jun 4
(No class: Apr 9.)
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $200
Instructor: Pary Sarraf, pary.sarraf@gmail.com
Reading is a great way to expand your knowledge of French. You will use a contemporary French novel as a vehicle for improving your language skills and discover aspects of French-speaking culture. Learn More
Duration: 5 wks
Date range: Mar 23 - Apr 27
(No class: Apr 6.)
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $75
Instructor: Mireille Belloni, mbelloni@pausd.org
This course is designed for students who have completed the Italian Beginning II course or have a basic knowledge of Italian. Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Mar 25 - Jun 3
(No class: Apr 8.)
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 5–6:30 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $150
Instructor: Roberta Lamanda, rlamanda@pausd.org
This course is designed for students who have completed Beginning IV or have a solid foundation in Italian. Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Mar 26 - Jun 4
(No class: Apr 9.)
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 5–6:30 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $150
Instructor: Roberta Lamanda, rlamanda@pausd.org
Italiano al massimo! In this early-advanced course, you’ll refine your grammar, expand your vocabulary, and gain confidence in expressing opinions. Learn More
Duration: 9 wks
Date range: Mar 23 - Jun 1
(No class: Apr 6 & May 25.)
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $135
Instructor: Roberta Lamanda, rlamanda@pausd.org
Learn the essentials of Spanish grammar from a native speaker and develop the four language skills in meaningful contexts. Learn More and Register
Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 302
Instructor: Leonardo McCord Salazar
¿Habla Ud. español? Continue your studies, and focus on conversational skills. Learn More
Duration: 9 wks
Date range: Mar 24 - Jun 2
(No class: Apr 7 & May 19.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 302
Price: $180
Instructor: Leonardo McCord Salazar
Learn the fine points of Spanish grammar and the multiple uses of the subjunctive mood in this engaging course. Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Mar 25 - Jun 3
(No class: Apr 8.)
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $200
Instructor: Leonardo McCord Salazar
Converse with other students in Spanish, and read contemporary Spanish, Latin-American or Chicano plays, novels, or short stories. Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Mar 25 - Jun 3
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $200
Instructor: Leonardo McCord Salazar
Designed for travelers, this course teaches essential Thai phrases and cultural tips for everyday situations. Learn More
Duration: 9 wks
Date range: Mar 23 - Jun 1
(No class: Apr 6 & May 25.)
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 305
Price: $180
Instructor: Niramol (Anne) Samatthiya, niramol.samatthiya@gmail.com
Prepare for your next trip to Japan by learning the basics of conversational Japanese. This course will provide you with useful words and phrases for conversing as you master the essentials of the Japanese language. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 18 | Apr 15 | May 13
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $130
Instructor: Ririko Hayashi (ed2go Instructor)
Discover Sign Language will teach you how to sign basic phrases and complete sentences and how to put it all together, allowing you to introduce yourself and start a conversation. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 18 | Apr 15 | May 13
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $131
Instructor: Erin McHenry (ed2go Instructor)
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