Tom Jung,
Program Coordinator, Vocational/Community Education Programs
(650) 558-2126
   

San Mateo Adult School

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  Spring 2012
 Foreign Language

Learning a foreign language can help you better communicate in the countries you may choose to visit. We offer classes in Mandarin and Spanish, and additional on-line classes in French and Italian.



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Night Classes are highlighted in yellow.

New! Conversational Italian 1                      $80
 Textbook Information: Go to www.smace.org/italian.html for direct links to online bookstores.

A  practical course in the Italian language approached by way of conversation. Intensive drill in the patterns and idioms of daily speech supported by sufficient grammar to give flexibility in the spoken language. Vision of Italian movies will be part of the course. Tiziana Balestra was born in Chieti, Italy. She received her M.A. in Italian language and literature at the University of Rome. In 2000 Professor Balestra moved to the United States, and two years later she joined the faculty at College of San Mateo, where she has taught Italian at all levels for 10 years. 8 meetings.

Registration Deadline Tuesday,  1/10

Section Days Time Room Dates Instructor Fees
Class is Full - No new enrollments

New! Conversational Italian 2                     $80
 Textbook Information: Go to www.smace.org/italian.html for direct links to online bookstores.

Further work in conversation following the model of Conversational Italian I. Prerequisite Conversational Italian I. No class on 4/5.

Registration Deadline Tuesday,  3/6

Section Days Time Room Dates Instructor Fees
112801 Th 6:30 - 8:30pm SMAS/22 3/8 - 5/3 Balestra $80

CONVERSATIONAL MANDARIN                             $70
CHINESE - Beginning
 Textbook Information: Purchase textbook ($52) from the instructor on the first night, or at amazon.com. Check our website www.smace.org/mandarin.html for more details.

This course is tailored to English-speaking learners to speak Mandarin Chinese with ease. Lessons include vocabulary, pronunciation, inflection, casual and business communication and cultural insights. The Western alphabet Pinyin and simplified characters will be introduced along with an integration of audios, visuals and exercises from Web. Ms. Cai has been a language instructor of Mandarin and English since 1998. She received her BA of Chinese and English from Shanghai, China and her MA of education in San Francisco. 9 meetings.

Registration Deadline Tuesday, 1/10

Section Days Time Room Dates Instructor Fees
111203 Th 6 - 8 pm  SMAS/40 1/12 - 3/8  Cai  $70

CONVERSATIONAL MANDARIN                            $70
CHINESE - Intermediate
 Textbook Information: Purchase textbook ($52) from the instructor on the first night, or at amazon.com. Check our website www.smace.org/mandarin.html for more details.

This course focuses on the abilities to speak with native speakers. Students will master the essential 301 sentences through practice. Plentiful in and after class exercises will help improve reading and narrative skills. This course is mainly for students who have completed beginning class. New students will be tested before entering. Check our website www.smace.org/mandarin.html for more details. No class on 4/5.

Registration Deadline Tuesday, 3/13

Section Days Time Room Dates Instructor Fees
111204 Th 6 - 8 pm SMAS/40 3/15 - 5/17 Cai $70

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH - PART 1                 $140
 Textbook Information: Check our website www.smace.org/spanish.html for more details.

Those who can speak Spanish have a definite edge when it comes to communicating with potential clients, customers, or coworkers. Take the time to learn practical Spanish including vocabulary, grammar, and conversation. Well suited for the south-of-the-border traveler. Purchase textbook (approx. $110) before first class meeting.  Hernan Delgado has taught Spanish in corporate settings and educational institutions for over twelve years. 14 meetings.

Registration Deadline Tuesday, 1/10

Section Days Time Room Dates Instructor Fees
112002 TTh 6:30 - 8:30 pm SMAS/42 1/12 - 2/28 Delgado $140

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH - PART 2                 $140
 Textbook Information: Check our website www.smace.org/spanish.html for more details.

This class is a follow-up to our CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH Part 1 class. Sharpen your pronunciation and conversation skills while expanding both your vocabulary and intonation. The same textbook used in the Part 1 is used in this class. 14 meetings. No class on 4/3, 4/5.

Registration deadline Tuesday,  2/28

Section Days Time Room Dates Instructor Fees
112102 TTh  6:30 - 8:30 pm SMAS/42 3/1 - 4/24 Delgado $140

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH - PART 3                  $140
 Textbook Information: Check our website www.smace.org/spanish.html for more details.

Continue your Spanish instruction using compound tenses and command forms. The same textbook used in Parts 1 and 2 is used in this class. 14 meetings.  No class 1/16, 2/20.

Registration Deadline  Tuesday, 1/10

Section Days Time Room Dates Instructor Fees
112202 MW 6:30 - 8:30 pm SMAS/42 1/11 - 3/5 Delgado $140

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH - PART 4                 $140
 Textbook Information: Check our website www.smace.org/spanish.html for more details.

Refine your speaking and listening skills. Learn about the subjunctive mode when applied to preferences and beliefs. The same textbook used in Parts 1, 2 and 3 is used in this class. 14 meetings. No class 4/2, 4/4.

Registration Deadline  Monday, 3/5

Section Days Time Room Dates Instructor Fees
112302 MW 6:30 - 8:30 pm SMAS/42 3/7 - 4/30 Delgado $140