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Description: If you are unsure where to begin or want more information on course placement, then plan to attend this free information session at the Courtyard Center for Spanish and French. Students needing assistance/information for languages other than Spanish and/or French please call 972.985.3747.
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French Conversation - Advanced
Prerequisite(s): Completion of French VIII or French-speaking ability.

Description: Intensive conversation and interaction are emphasized. Focus is on achieving a higher level of oral proficiency. This is an advanced-level course designed to complement advanced levels of French.
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French Conversation - Beginning
Prerequisite(s): Completion of French I or French II student.

Description: This course is designed to reinforce your beginning French course. It helps you acquire listening and speaking skills more quickly. Intensive speaking/basic conversation is practiced in every session. Designed to complement French Levels I & II.
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Suggested Follow-up Courses:   French III      French Conversation - Intermediate     

French Conversation - Intermediate
Prerequisite(s): Completion of French III or IV.

Description: This course allows you to reinforce and continue your acquisition of intermediate listening and speaking skills more quickly. Intensive speaking/conversation and pronunciation exercises are practiced in each session. Designed to complement French Levels III-IV.
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Suggested Follow-up Courses:   French V      French Conversation - Advanced     

French I
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Description: This course will introduce you to the French language using the French in Action immersion method. Emphasis is on oral skills, vocabulary and grammar. French culture and traditions will be presented in the context of everyday activities. This class is designed for those with no French-speaking ability.
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Suggested Follow-up Courses:   French II           

French II
Prerequisite(s): French I.

Description: A continuation of French I. Focus will be on improving pronunciation, grammar and speaking skills. French culture and traditions will also be discussed.
Materials Needed: Text
Suggested Follow-up Courses:   French Conversation - Beginning      French III     

French III
Prerequisite(s): French II or French-speaking ability.

Description: A continuation of French II, this course will provide intensive conversation, vocabulary and interaction opportunities for students.
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Suggested Follow-up Courses:   French IV      French Conversation - Intermediate     

French IX
Prerequisite(s): French VII or French speaking ability.

Description: Continuation of French VIII.
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French V
Prerequisite(s): French IV or French-speaking ability.

Description: This course is a continuation of French IV using the French In Action program.
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Suggested Follow-up Courses:   French Conversation - Advanced      French VI     

French VIII
Prerequisite(s): French VII or French speaking ability.

Description: Continuation of French VII.
Materials Needed: Text
Suggested Follow-up Courses:   French Conversation - Advanced           

German Conversation
Prerequisite(s): Completion of German I or German II student.

Description: Intensive conversation and interaction are emphasized. Focus is on achieving a higher level of oral proficiency.
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Hebrew Conversation - Beginning
Prerequisite(s): Hebrew I.

Description: Interactive conversation class with an emphasis on spoken Hebrew. Practice speaking, listening, everyday expressions and basic conversational skills for a variety of practical situations and business dealings.
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Hebrew I
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Description: Learn the basics of the Hebrew language. Topics include the Hebrew alphabet, Hebrew grammar, texts, direction of writing and vocabulary for business and professional settings.
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Suggested Follow-up Courses:   Hebrew Conversation - Beginning           

Introduction to Spanish Verbs I
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Spanish I or Spanish II student.

Description: Focus on the introduction of Spanish grammar, specifically Spanish verbs. Complete multiple exercises and practice conjugation and the proper use of verbs to understand their different uses and meanings.
Materials Needed: Text
Suggested Follow-up Courses:   Spanish III      Spanish IV      Introduction to Spanish Verbs II

Italian Conversation
Prerequisite(s): Italian II or Italian-speaking ability.

Description: Intensive conversation and interaction are emphasized. Focus is on achieving a higher level of oral proficiency.
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Italian I
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Description: Learn basic conversation and cultural awareness in this beginning course. Emphasis is on oral communication and practical vocabulary. Basic grammar, reading and writing are also included.
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Suggested Follow-up Courses:   Italian II           

Italian II
Prerequisite(s): Italian I.

Description: Intensive Italian conversation, vocabulary and interaction opportunities are provided for students.
Materials Needed: Text
Suggested Follow-up Courses:   Italian Conversation           

Japanese I
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Description: Communicating for business and social settings will be emphasized in this beginners-level course. Focus will be placed on acquiring basic conversational skills. Students will also learn cultural aspects of the language.
Materials Needed: Text
Suggested Follow-up Courses:   Japanese II