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Explore the world of speaking with your hands. Course includes receptive and expressive fingerspelling, sign vocabulary, ASL structure, conversational behavior and various aspects of the Deaf culture.

A textbook is required (by the second class): Talking With Your Hands, Listening With Your Eyes by Gabriel Grayson. OPI Renewal Units available.

Get an accelerated introduction to the language and culture of the Portuguese-speaking world, with a focus on Brazilian Portuguese. Learn basic conversational skills while exploring the food, art, music, film and customs of these cultures. Ideal for travelers or anyone wishing to connect with Portuguese speakers. 

Learn the Japanese alphabets, practical words adn phrases for communicating in Japanese. Gain an understanding of the culture, customs and etiquette and helpful phrases for communicating while traveling in Japan. Enjoy Japanese food and create Japanese traditional arts. 

For those who already know Hiragana, Katakana and basic Japanese phrases, expand your verb usage and vocabulary. Strengthen speaking, listening and reading skills to communicate more comfortably for travel in Japan. Class incorporates tasting Japanese food, making origami and cooking Japanese dishes in the final session. Required textbook: Nihongo Fun & Easy 2nd Edition.

Build basic skills and essential cultural knowledge to enhance your travel experience in Portugal. Learn pronunciation, key vocabulary and simple grammar while practicing practical speaking situations such as meeting people, shopping, dining out, asking for directions and locating necessities. 

Begin with the fundamental sounds of Chinese pronunciation using the pinyin system, then build your skills with characters, words and everyday expressions. Along the way, discover Chinese history, geography and culture through engaging stories, food, art and music.