Classes, Discussion Groups, and Workshops

Beginning Communicative Spanish 2 with Sara Pettit

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This is a follow-up class for those who have completed a beginners or novice conversational Spanish class. The first class introduced students to agreement, gender, number, subjects, basic information and conversational questions, and how to use the verbs ser, tener, gustar. In this second course, students will continue to build their foundational understanding of language, vocabulary, communication and question-response skills. 

The instructor, Sara Pettit, holds a MA in Spanish Linguistics and has taught Spanish for 19 years.

Dates:         Wednesdays (6 weeks): February 5 – March 11

Time:          10:30 – 11:45 am

Location:   The Community Library – Lecture Hall

CSI Course: XLNG 199B14.

*Registration is required through the College of Southern Idaho (CSI). Call the Blaine County campus at (208) 788-2038 to register.*

English as a Second Language for Adults

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CLASE DE INGLÉS PARA ADULTOS ¡Gratis!

Cada martes, abril 14 – junio 30, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Abierto a todos los idiomas que quieren aprender ingles o mejorar sus habilidades.

Las instructoras Janet Ross-Heiner, M.A. Ed-ESL & Karen Little, MAT, asistirán y ayudarán a enseñar inglés.

Para mas informacion, llama en la biblioteca @ 208.726.3493 x 1

Las dos primeras clases (14 de abril y 21 de abril) se reunirán en el programa de estudio (debajo de la biblioteca infantil).

 

ENGLISH CLASS FOR ADULTS Free!

Every Tuesday, April 14 – June 30, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Open to adults of all languages who wants to learn English or improve skills.

Teachers Janet Ross-Heiner, M.A. Ed-ESL, and Karen Little, MAT, will assist non-native speakers in their effort to improve their English language skills. 

The first two classes (April 14 and April 21) will meet in the Program Studio (beneath the Children’s Library).

Lunchtime Language – Intermediate Spanish with Sara Pettit

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Come practice Spanish in fun and useful situations. This high-novice to mid-intermediate class will offer you opportunities to converse, read, listen, and watch authentic materials in Spanish. New vocabulary will be presented, and grammar will be strengthened.  

Wednesdays, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. from February 5 to March 18 in the Learning Commons.

*UPDATE: THE MARCH 18TH CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED*

Free, and drop-ins are welcome.

For more information, please contact the instructor Sara Pettit, M.A. at spettit@csi.edu.

Creative Writing Workshop with Tony Evans

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The Creative Writing Workshop is open to all genres and levels, providing a supportive atmosphere where local writers can share their work. Please bring your favorite books, stories and poems, and samples of your works-in-progress. Writing topics, styles and techniques will be explored weekly.

Tony Tekaroniake Evans is an award-winning journalist and columnist at the Idaho Mountain Express newspaper in Ketchum who has led writing workshops in the Wood River Valley since 2004.

Wednesdays, January 15 – March 18.

*UPDATE: THE MARCH 18TH CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED*

Class will meet in the Learning Commons Conference Room. Drop-ins are welcome.

English as a Second Language for Adults

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CLASE DE INGLÉS PARA ADULTOS ¡Gratis!

Cada martes, enero 7 – marzo 31, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Abierto a todos los idiomas que quieren aprender ingles o mejorar sus habilidades.

Las instructoras Janet Ross-Heiner, M.A. Ed-ESL & Karen Little, MAT, asistirán y ayudarán a enseñar inglés.

Para mas informacion, llama en la biblioteca @ 208.726.3493 x 1

Las dos primeras clases (7 de enero y 14 de enero) se reunirán en el programa de estudio (debajo de la biblioteca infantil).

 

ENGLISH CLASS FOR ADULTS Free!

Every Tuesday, January 7 – March 31, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Open to adults of all languages who wants to learn English or improve skills.

Teachers Janet Ross-Heiner, M.A. Ed-ESL, and Karen Little, MAT, will assist non-native speakers in their effort to improve their English language skills. 

The first two classes (January 7 and January 14) will meet in the Program Studio (beneath the Children’s Library).

Advanced Conversational French

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January 9, 2020

Come practice your French in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. This gathering, intended for intermediate to advanced speakers, will offer the opportunity to converse and share your interest in all things French.

The group will be led by Christine Carney Demment, who holds an undergraduate degree in French, lived in the French Alps for seven years, and has taught French language at the elementary, secondary and university levels.  She looks forward to fostering your conversation skills and interest in French language, food and culture.

Free, and drop-ins are welcome.

WHEN: Thursdays, January 9 – February 13, 2020, 2:00-3:00 pm.

WHERE: Program Studio (downstairs from the Children’s Library)

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