This introductory course is intended for students with little or no knowledge in the language. Learn essential vocabulary and grammar to develop the pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills necessary for basic communication and comprehension. Customs and cultural insights are also presented. Textbook required. 30 hours.

This course can help persons who are doing business with Chinese companies, planning to travel, or simply desiring to learn about the customs and culture of China. Study basic grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Learn useful everyday expressions and phrases from a native instructor. 25 hours.

Students continue to build language, communication, and vocabulary skills. Customs and cultural insights are also discussed.  Textbook required.  25 hours.

Gain the basic skills and essentials of grammar and enjoy elementary conversations. This course is designed for adults who have no previous instruction in French. Textbook required. 25 hours.

Students build on basic language skills, with an increase in conversation and vocabulary. Textbook required. 25 hours.

This course can help persons who are doing business with German companies, planning to travel, or simply desiring to learn about the customs and culture of Germany. Study basic grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Learn useful everyday expressions and phrases from a native instructor. Textbook required. 25 hours.

This introductory course is intended for students with little or no knowledge in the language. Learn essential vocabulary and grammar to develop the pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills necessary for basic communication and comprehension. Customs and cultural insights are also presented. Textbook required. 25 hours.

Students continue to build on basic language skills and study the fundamental elements of the Portuguese language within a cultural context in a comfortable and fun environment. The course is conducted in Portuguese. The professor makes exceptions for students who need assistance. 25 hours.

Conducted in Portuguese, this transition class is designed to continue to increase your confidence in speaking and understanding the language.  The direction of this class is determined upon the needs and interests of the students. 25 hours.

Learn Spanish at Durham Technical Community College. The Continuing Education Division offers classes in four levels of Beginning Spanish. These levels become progressively more advanced, building on the skills learned from the prior course. Spanish I and II are designed for students with no or little previous exposure to the Spanish language. Spanish III and IV are more advanced and help better prepare you for the specialized or intermediate-level course. These courses allow you to gain the fundamentals necessary to pursue further Spanish study. Textbook required. Each class is 25 hours. 2.5 TRCs.

Improve your ability to communicate in any situation with this intermediate-level Spanish class that integrates vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation into situational conversations. Conducted in Spanish, this transition class is designed to increase your confidence in speaking and in understanding others in a business or daily-life setting. Cultural differences, customs, and various regional dialects are also discussed to increase student awareness of the Spanish-speaking environment. Content specific to the makeup of the class may be discussed as time allows. Intermediate-level fluency is recommended prior to taking this course. Textbook required. 25 hours.

This courses uses, ¡Trato hecho!, an innovative beginning Spanish program that emphasizes the features of the vocabulary needed for everyday communication in students’ communities or in the workplace. The course provides materials that are organized into compact and functional sections that students can use to test their abilities and apply new material before progressing to the next level. The course also fosters students’ understanding of Hispanic cultures and their growing importance in the world by providing contexts that emphasize the usefulness of Spanish in daily life in North America as well as when traveling around the world. Audio components are infused throughout the coursework so the students can listen to vocabulary and grammar as well as practice with models for pronunciation.

A Spanish-English dictionary of the student’s choice is strongly suggested. Textbook required. Required prerequisites: At least a minimal beginning level of Spanish proficiency will help students receive the most benefits from this structured, self-paced, and self-motivated course. Students must have access to a computer, Microsoft Word for word processing, an Internet browser, a working email address, and be comfortable navigating the web. To register, email conedonline@durhamtech.edu 50 hours.