Registration Begins Fri., May 8th at 8 A.M.
Registration Begins Fri., May 8th at 8 A.M.
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.
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: 6 wks
Date range: Jun 9 - Jul 14
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $120
Instructor: Pary Sarraf, pary.sarraf@gmail.com
Increase vocabulary knowledge through reading and listening exercises! Learn More
Duration: 6 wks
Date range: Jun 8 - Jul 13
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $120
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: 6 wks
Date range: Jun 9 - Jul 14
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $120
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: 6 wks
Date range: Jun 11 - Jul 16
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $120
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: 6 wks
Date range: Jun 9 - Jul 14
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $120
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: Jun 8 - Jul 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
Let’s talk in Italian! This two-session workshop is designed for beginner learners who want to practice speaking Italian in a relaxed, supportive environment. Learn More
Duration: 2 wks
Date range: Jun 10 - Jun 17
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 5–6:30 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $50
Instructor: Roberta Lamanda, rlamanda@pausd.org
Let’s talk in Italian! This two-session workshop is designed for intermediate learners who want to practice their Italian speaking skills in a relaxed, supportive environment. Learn More
Duration: 2 wks
Date range: Jun 11 - Jun 18
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 5–6:30 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $50
Instructor: Roberta Lamanda, rlamanda@pausd.org
Let’s talk in Italian! Two sessions for advanced learners who want to truly connect through Italian, through thoughtful discussions, richer vocabulary, and meaningful practice in a supportive setting. Learn More
Duration: 2 wks
Date range: Jun 8 - Jun 15
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 5–630 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $50
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
Date range: Jun 8 - Jul 13
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 302
Price: $120
Instructor: Leonardo McCord Salazar
¿Habla Ud. español? Continue your studies, and focus on conversational skills. Learn More
Duration: 6 wks
Date range: Jun 9 - Jul 14
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 302
Price: $120
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: 6 wks
Date range: Jun 10 - Jul 15
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $120
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: 6 wks
Date range: Jun 10 - Jul 15
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $120
Instructor: Leonardo McCord Salazar
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: May 13 | Jun 17 | Jul 15 | Aug 12
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: May 13 | Jun 17 | Jul 15 | Aug 12
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $131
Instructor: Erin McHenry (ed2go Instructor)
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