ADULT PROGRAMS - Needham Public Schools
ADULT PROGRAMS - Needham Public Schools
ADULT PROGRAMS - Needham Public Schools
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LANGUAGES / MUSIC<br />
BEGINNING SPANISH<br />
Catherine O’Brien, Instructor<br />
Have you been thinking about learning Spanish<br />
Would you like to be able to speak our country’s<br />
second language Or, are you planning a trip to part<br />
of the Spanish-speaking world If you answered yes<br />
to any of these questions, then this could be the class<br />
for you! We will learn everyday vocabulary and useful<br />
expressions and practice simple conversations in<br />
class. The emphasis will be on speaking and listening.<br />
We may even sing! Join us as we learn to speak<br />
Spanish in a fun, relaxed and supportive atmosphere.<br />
This course is for those with little or no knowledge of<br />
Spanish. Required text: Talk Spanish, (includes book<br />
and two CDs), by Almudena Sánchez and Aurora<br />
Longo, BBC Active Publishing, ISBN#978-0563520139,<br />
2006 Copyright. Limited to 16.<br />
11102.2 $99<br />
7 Wednesdays @ NHS Room 711 6:30-8:30pm<br />
February 27 – April 10<br />
BEGINNING SPANISH – PART 2<br />
Catherine O’Brien, Instructor<br />
This class is a continuation of the Beginning Spanish<br />
class offered this past fall. We will continue to practice<br />
basic conversations and learn vocabulary useful<br />
for everyday situations and traveling in a Spanishspeaking<br />
country. The goal of this class is to increase<br />
your confidence as a Spanish speaker in a fun,<br />
relaxed, and supportive atmosphere! Prerequisite:<br />
A beginning Spanish class or a basic knowledge of<br />
Spanish, for example, familiarity with numbers, colors,<br />
time, weather, family, food and basic conversations.<br />
Required text: Talk Spanish, (includes book and two<br />
CDs), by Almudena Sánchez and Aurora Longo, BBC<br />
Active Publishing, ISBN#978-0563520139, 2006<br />
Copyright. Limited to 16.<br />
11106 $115<br />
8 Tuesdays @ NHS Room 711 6:30-8:30pm<br />
February 26 – April 30 (no class March 26 & April 16)<br />
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH<br />
Daniel Panero, Instructor<br />
Do you want to speak Spanish more fluently Do you<br />
have a solid knowledge base and strong vocabulary,<br />
but no opportunity to practice or improve This class<br />
will provide ample opportunities for you to practice<br />
your Spanish as we discuss current events, social<br />
issues, arts and culture. We will also read and discuss<br />
short articles, have small and large group discussions,<br />
debates about two sides of an issue, and incorporate<br />
music, video and film into our discussions. Classes will<br />
also include brief lessons on grammar to help students<br />
increase their mastery of the language. Join us –<br />
you will improve your Spanish, have fun, and enjoy<br />
interesting discussions with others! Limited to 16.<br />
11112.2 $99<br />
7 Thursdays @ NHS Room 418 6-8pm<br />
February 28 – April 11<br />
Great instructor – he was<br />
personable, knowledgeable<br />
and kind – and prepared very<br />
stimulating conversational topics<br />
for us. <br />
– Student in Daniel Panero’s Conversational<br />
Spanish class<br />
MUSIC<br />
NEW<br />
BEGINNING PIANO<br />
Bob Ponte, Instructor<br />
This beginning class is geared for those new to playing<br />
piano as well as those who play at a beginning level.<br />
You will learn and practice on your own electronic<br />
keyboard station in the Midi Music Lab, wearing<br />
30<br />
NEEDHAM COMMUNITY EDUCATION