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.

Students build on basic language skills, with an increase in conversation and vocabulary. 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.

Continue to build basic skills and essentials of grammar and enjoy elementary conversations. This course is designed for adults who have had basic instruction in German. 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 develop language skills, while studying the fundamental elements of the Portuguese language within a cultural context and in a comfortable and fun environment. Speaking, listening, reading comprehension, writing, and cultural awareness are developed through an innovative, communicative approach. The popular culture of Brazil is analyzed through music, film, children’s books, and short pieces of fiction and non-fiction. The course is conducted in Portuguese. The professor, of course, makes exceptions for students who need assistance; but this relaxed submersion in the language really works. Textbook required. 25 hours.

Students build on basic language skills, continuing to study the fundamental elements of the Portuguese language within a cultural context and in a comfortable and fun environment. Speaking, listening, reading comprehension, writing, and cultural awareness are developed through an innovative, communicative approach. The popular culture of Brazil is analyzed through music, film, children’s books, and short pieces of fiction and non-fiction. The course is conducted in Portuguese. The professor, of course, makes exceptions for students who need assistance; but this relaxed submersion in the language really works. 25 hours.

This course can help persons who are doing business with Russian companies, planning to travel, or simply desiring to learn about the customs and culture of Russia, along with study of basic grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Learn useful everyday expressions and phrases. 25 hours.

This program provides participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Spanish-speaking culture and language. Improving communication between English and Spanish speakers and exposing English speakers to the culture of the Hispanic world raise global awareness and cultural sensitivity.

The program is divided into two parts, language and culture. Focus on learning elementary Spanish and every-day basic conversation to develop basic verbal communication skills in Spanish. Lunch at a Hispanic restaurant is included and is considered a part of the immersion process. In the afternoon, students reconvene to attend presentations on different aspects of the Hispanic world; some possible topics include art, music, dance, literature, current events, geography, cross-cultural studies, politics, healthcare, and pop culture. 30 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.

This introductory Spanish course is intended for health care professionals with little or no knowledge of the language. This course focuses on helping students develop listening and oral skills by using real-life medical scenarios closely coupled with clear Spanish grammar explanations and relevant vocabulary. 25 hours.

Continue increasing your Spanish vocabulary and grammar. This course is designed for health care professionals to communicate with the growing Hispanic population, so that they can communicate respectfully and effectively with Spanish-speaking patients and their families. 25 hours.

This is an intermediate/advanced-level class that includes poetry and prose, fiction and nonfiction, from 20th and 21st century Latin American writers. Students study their works   for vocabulary and grammar usage, as well as for elements of style and interpretation of meaning. Join us to read some of the best contemporary literature as we improve our ability to communicate in Spanish. 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.

This course covers “the nuts and bolts” of grammar and sound. Exploring the basic structure of language, this course creates the foundation from which you learn to teach English as a second language. Discover the secrets of successful foreign language/ESL instruction. Gain knowledge on learning styles and learning modalities; multiple intelligences; and how to use music, movement, props, visuals, and games in your classroom. Also explore the applications of reading and writing, cultural variations, issues, and trends in ESL as well as teaching methodologies. Textbook required. 25 hours.