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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

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