Palo Alto Adult School offers classes in four different languages: Chinese, French, Italian, and Spanish. Our classes cover Beginning to Advanced instruction based on community interest and demand.
Required textbooks can be purchased in the Adult School office.
Continue to strengthen the accuracy on pronunciation and tones through tongue twisters, expand vocabulary, grammars and participation in conversations. Learn More
Duration: 7 wks
Date range: Mar 26 - May 21
(No class: Apr 2 & Apr 23.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 309
Price: $130
Instructor: Lucia Wu, wwu@pausd.org
Learn the most popular language in the world. Explore modern China through various popular topics about the modern generation. Learn More
Duration: 7 wks
Date range: Mar 26 - May 21
(No class: Apr 2 & Apr 23.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 309
Price: $130
Instructor: Lucia Wu, wwu@pausd.org
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
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $185
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 26 - Jun 4
(No class: Apr 2.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $185
Instructor: Pary Sarraf, pary.sarraf@gmail.com
You will increase your vocabulary knowledge through reading and listening exercises! Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Mar 26 - Jun 4
(No class: Apr 2.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $185
Instructor: Pary Sarraf, pary.sarraf@gmail.com
Murder and French Works of Art: Discover a few French artists through an imaginative TV series. Learn More
Duration: 4 wks
Date range: Mar 27 - Apr 17
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $56
Instructor: Mireille Belloni, mbelloni@pausd.org
Increase vocabulary and enhance your communication skills, grammar, and syntax. Expand your ability to express your thoughts and opinions on an engaging array of topics. Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Mar 28 - Jun 6
(No class: Apr 4.)
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $185
Instructor: Pary Sarraf, pary.sarraf@gmail.com
Start your dream trip to Italy by enrolling in a lively language course. Acquire essential Italian vocabulary, grasp grammar, and gain cultural insights for a richer travel experience. Learn More
Duration: 8 wks
Date range: Mar 28 - May 23
(No class: Apr 18.)
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 5–6:30 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $111
Instructor: Roberta Lamanda, rlamanda@pausd.org
Join this enjoyable class taught by a native speaker. Emphasis will be on enhancing your familiarity with basic Italian grammar, practicing pronunciation, and developing conversational skills. Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Mar 26 - Jun 4
(No class: Apr 16.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 5–6:30 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $139
Instructor: Roberta Lamanda, rlamanda@pausd.org
Strengthen your Italian grammar, refine your syntax, and broaden your familiarity with the culture and traditions of Italy! Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Mar 27 - Jun 5
(No class: Apr 17.)
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $139
Instructor: Roberta Lamanda, rlamanda@pausd.org
Conducted entirely in Italian by a proficient native speaker, this high-intermediate class aims to enhance your grammar and communication skills while offering an engaging experience! Learn More
Duration: 9 wks
Date range: Mar 25 - Jun 3
(No class: Apr 15 & May 27.)
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $125
Instructor: Roberta Lamanda, rlamanda@pausd.org
Do not miss this opportunity to challenge yourself and increase your Italian vocabulary and culture while reading and conversing completely in Italian.! Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Mar 26 - May 28
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 7–8:30 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $139
Instructor: Stefania Filigheddu, sfiligheddu@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
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 302
Instructor: Leonardo McCord Salazar
Habla Ud espanol? Continue your studies, and focus on conversational skills. Learn More
Duration: 9 wks
Date range: Mar 26 - May 28
(No class: Apr 2.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 302
Price: $167
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: 9 wks
Date range: Mar 27 - May 29
(No class: Apr 3.)
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $167
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: 9 wks
Date range: Mar 27 - May 29
(No class: Apr 3.)
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $167
Instructor: Leonardo McCord Salazar
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 13 | Apr 17 | May 15
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $115
Instructor: Erin Trimble (ed2go Instructor)