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PVCC
Division of Continuing Education
Kranitz Student Center, Rm 204
18401 N. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Fall 2008

LANGUAGES

Spanish
German
Italian
French

Spanish
Spanish: Beginning Conversational
Improve your communication skills in the second most common language in the Valley. Basic language structure and vocabulary in a conversational style will help you communicate almost immediately. Text: Spanish The Easy Way, is available in the PVCC Bookstore.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-40001
Instructor: Gabe Blanco

Class #43501	Sep 8 - Nov 10	6:30 - :30pm
Fee: $119	10 Mondays	K109

Class #43503	Sep 10 - Nov 12	6:30 - 8:30pm
Fee: $119	10 Wednesdays	K109

Instructor: Tatiana McKeen

Class #43505	Sep 16 - Nov 18	7-9pm
Fee: $119	10 Tuesdays	K109

No class Nov 11.

Instructor: Gabe Blanco

Class #48730	Oct 16 - Dec 11	6:30-8:30pm
Fee: $119	10 Thursdays	K109

No class Nov. 27
This class is closed.

Spanish: Continuing Conversational
This highly interactive class is for anyone who has some basic knowledge of Spanish or has completed the beginning class. Learn more Spanish than you thought possible with numerous opportunities to converse during class. Text: Spanish The Easy Way, is available in the PVCC Bookstore.
Instructor: Tatiana McKeen
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-40002

Class #43507	Sep 17 - Nov 19	7 - 9pm
Fee: $119	10 Wednesdays	M229

Spanish: Beginning Conversational for Seniors
This relaxed paced class will improve your communication skills in Spanish. Emphasis is on listening and speaking skills in a conversational style that will help you communicate almost immediately. Text: Spanish is Fun, is available in the PVCC Bookstore.
Instructor: David Peretz
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10001

Class #43509	Sep 9 - Oct 28	3 - 4:30pm
Fee: $99	8 Tuesdays	K109

Spanish: Continuing Conversational for Seniors
Continue to develop your skills in understanding and speaking Spanish. This course includes vocabulary expansion, which you can use in everyday situations. Text: Spanish is Fun, is available in the PVCC Bookstore.
Instructor: David Peretz
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10002

Class #43511	Sep 11 - Oct 30	3 - 4:30pm
Fee: $99	8 Thursdays	K109

German
German for Travelers
This course is perfect for students who wish to learn the language and culture of Germany and other German-speaking countries, such as Austria and parts of Switzerland. We’ll start with the German alphabet, numbers and basic spelling. Learn how to greet and give personal details such as your name, job, family details and nationality. You will also learn how to order food in restaurants, make requests in stores and basic vocabulary that will enable you to converse with citizens commonly seen while traveling in Germany. Handouts provided.
Instructor: Margarita Popova
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-40007

Class #49035	Sep 8 - Oct 27	6:30-8:30pm
Fee: $109	8 Mondays	M202

Italian
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Italian for Travelers
Learn the language and the culture that you will need in most everyday situations when traveling in Italy. Learn how to ask for directions, make reservations, order a meal, bank, tell time, shop, handle emergencies, and more! This is a practical approach to building your language skills, from words to phrases to complete dialogues. Text: Italian in 10 Minutes a Day, is available in the PVCC Bookstore.
Instructor: Tony Bouchard
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-40008

Class #43521	Sep 6 - Oct 25	9 - 11am
Fee: $109	8 Saturdays	K109

Italian Dialogue
Guided conversation will serve to reinforce your basic knowledge of Italian. Excellent forum for students of various le K109vels to practice conversational skills. Prerequisite: Italian for Travelers or an understanding of Italian. Text: Italian in 10 Minutes a Day, is available in the PVCC Bookstore.
Instructor: Tony Bouchard
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-40009

Class #43523	Sep 6-Oct 25	11:30-1:30pm
Fee: $109	8 Saturdays	K109

Italian Dialogue: Int/Adv
This course is for those who wish to continue with Italian! Emphasis will be on conversation, reading and analyzing passages in literature and short stories. This course will also continue with the basic grammar essentials needed for better comprehension of this most beautiful language. Prerequisite: Italian Dialogue or one semester of Italian. Text: Italian in 10 Minutes a Day, is available in the PVCC Bookstore.
Instructor: Tony Bouchard
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-40010

Class #49036	Sep 6-Oct 25	2-4pm
Fee: $109	8 Saturdays	K109

French
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French for Travelers: Beginning
Have a romance with France! Travel to the post office, the market, theatre, or order a meal all in French. This course will provide students with practice in conversing effectively in French. Previous knowledge of the French language is not required. Text: Learn French the Fast and Easy Way, is available in the PVCC Bookstore.
Instructor: Linda Abed
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-40005

Class #43515	Sep 13 - Nov 1	10am-12pm
Fee: $109	8 Saturdays	J139

French for Travelers: Continuing
The French adventure continues! This course builds on material covered in French for Travelers: Beginning and emphasizes speaking and listening skills for effective communication in French. Basic experience in French required. Field trip TBA. Text: Learn French the Fast and Easy Way, is available in the PVCC Bookstore.
Instructor: Linda Abed
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-40006

Class #43517	Sep 13 - Nov 1	12-2pm
Fee: $109	8 Saturdays	J139


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