Language Programs
CLC offers language courses taught by native speakers, who have years of experience in teaching. Their teaching methods follow modern, interactive guidelines that are much more interesting and fun than just listening to the instructor's lecture. Most courses focus on developing basic communication skills or improving existing skills, and they are very practical. The classes are also very small - the number of students is limited to six, sometimes seven - which is ideal for learning a language as everyone has a chance to speak and participate in class. We can also arrange mini-groups: if you have friends or colleagues who want to learn a language, you can form mini-groups (2 or 3 people) and pick a time and frequency when you want to have class. CLC will try to accommodate your schedule.
2011-2012 Winter Term
Language Courses
(Dec. 1, Thu. - Feb. 29, Wed. 2012)
Spanish for Everyone
Spanish Beginner
This course is for those who want to start learning Spanish (especially Latin-American Spanish) from the start. No previous knowledge of the language is required. The course will combine learning basic grammar with developing travel-vocabulary and speaking/listening skills through interactive class activities. Small class, lots of practice!
starts: Dec. 5 on every Monday
Classes every Mondays 5:00-7:00pm, 10 weeks.
Tuition: $260/2hrs/week for 10weeks
(for 2 students: $260/1.5hr/week for 10weeks)
Private Tutor is available at $28 per hour
Spanish Pre-Intermediate
The continuation of the Beginner class: this is for students who already have basic grammar (present tense conjugation, gender of nouns, difference between Ser/Estar) and would like to practice more speaking and listening as well as pick up expressions related to travel.
starts: on every Tuesday from Dec. 6
Classes every Tuesdays 5:00-7:00pm, 10 weeks.
Tuition: $260/2hrs/week for 10weeks
Private Tutor available at $28 per hour
Spanish Intermediate (Conversational 1)
This course is for adults who have basic knowledge of Spanish and are able to express themselves in writing and speaking, but would like to improve their communication skills and vocabulary. Applicants should be at the
A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (
CEFR). Read more about the CEFR at the bottom of
this page!
starts: on every Monday during Winter term
Classes every Mondays 5:00-6:30pm, 10 weeks.
Tuition: $260/1.5hr/week for 12weeks
Private Tutor availabe anytime
Applicants for this course will be asked to take a test before enrolling.
Call to inquire about start date!
Starting requirment: Min. 3 students registered
Spanish Advanced (Conversational 2)
This class is recommended for those who are almost fluent in Spanish and want to practice a few hours of Spanish every week. In other words, if you belong to the
B1 or B2 category of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (
CEFR), then you can join this class. Read more about the CEFR at the bottom of
this page!
starts: on every Tuesday during Winter term
Classes every Tuesdays 7:15-8:45pm, 10 weeks
Tuition: $260/1.5hr/week for 12weeks
Private Tutor available
French for adults
French Beginner I.
This course is recommended for students who have never taken French before or have forgotten everything they had learned in the past. Students will start with learning the French alphabet and basic pronunciation principles, and move on to basic grammar and communication formulas. By the end of the course you will be able to carry out simple conversations. It is a must if you want to get a good grip on French and continue learning it seriously.
Starts on every Wednesday in Dec.
Classes every Wed. 5:00-7:00pm, 10 weeks
Tuition: $260 /2hrs/week for 10weeks
(for 2 students: $260/1.5hr/week for 10weeks)
French Beginner II.
(= French Revival Program)
This course is a continuation of the Beginner I, but also recommended for those "beginners" who have taken some French in the past and want to review. To enroll you should be familiar with the French alphabet and pronunciation principles, numbers 1-100, some basic verbs and present tense conjugation.
Starts on Thursdays in Dec.
Every Thursday 5:00-7:00pm, 10 weeks.
Tuition: $260/2hrs/week for 10weeks
(for 2 students: $260/1.5hr/week for 10weeks)
French Conversational (Pre-Intermediate)
This course is for those who have a basic knowledge of French but would like to refresh their speaking/listening skills. Very practical course with some grammar review where necessary!
Starts on every Thusday,
Every Tuesday 7:30-9:00pm (1.5 hr), 10 weeks.
Tuition: $260
French Conversational (Advanced)
If you are fluent in French but still make mistakes, or if you want to practice and improve your speaking skills, this course might be for you!
The course focuses on conversation with a little bit of grammar review when students need it!
Starts on every Wednesday
Every Wednesday 7:30-9:00pm(1.5hr), 10weeks.
Tuition:$ 260
Korean for Everyone
Korean beginner
This course is for those who have a interest in learning Korean alphabet, prounciation, speaking and reading comprehension on basic level. The goal of this class is to carry on the basic conversaion and enjoy surfing the Korean version webs by reading.
Starts on every Tuesday during Winter term.
Every Tuesday, 5:00pm. 10 weeks
Tuition:$260/1.5hr or 2hrs/week for 10weeks
(if 2 students, $260/1.5hr/week for 10weeks)
Korean course for Native who wants to teach English in Korea
This program is for a person who wants to teach English in Korea so that this is a kind of the preparing course for teaching job in Korea. When a native teacher has a time to do, he would get better opportunity by understanding and learning Korean language and culture, especially in educational field. This program is not just a language program but a comprehensive guide to get easily accustomed to teaching environment and better contract on teaching in institute or school and how to get opportunity for private tutoring or other extra teaching time.
Starting : Whenever there is any applicant
Time Table : 2 hr/Tuesdays at 6pm, 8pm for 10 wks
Tuition : $ 260
Curriculum: Korean language basic skills, Korean culture and values
Japanese Beginner/Pre-intermediate
A very practical, interactive course based on the BBC language series. The course introduces students to the basic communication skills needed when traveling in Japan. Emphasis will be placed on speaking and listening, not so much on reading/writing.
Tuition: $260/2hrs/week for 10 weeks
(if 2 students, $260/1.5hr/week for 10weeks)
Class: every Fridays 5:00-7:00pm, 10weeks
indicate your interest here!
Chinese (Mandarin) for adults
Chinese Beginner
This course introduces students to the basics of the Mandarin language focusing on pronunciation, speaking and comprehension. Participants will learn how to say simple things, ask questions, and carry out a basic conversation in Chinese. The course teaches reading and writing in pinyin, and depending on interest students can also learn how to write a few Chinese characters.
Starts on every Thursday in Dec.
Class: Every Thursday 5:00-7:00pm, 10 weeks
Tuition:$260/1.5hr or 2hrs/week for 10weeks
(if 2 students, $260/1.5hr/week for 10weeks)
Chinese Pre-Intermediate
A continuation of the beginner Chinese course: students must know how to read pinyin, be familiar with basic grammar and be able to use a dictionary! This course will reinforce the students' knowledge, improve pronunciation and teach new expressions through interactive class activities!
Starts on every Thusday in Dec.
Class: Every Thursday 7:15-9:15pm, 10 weeks
Tuition:$260
Italian for adults (To be announced)
Italian for Beginners
A very practical, interactive course based on the BBC language series. The course introduces participants to basic grammar and communication skills needed when traveling in Italy.
Starts: TBA
Class: every Friday for 10 weeks.
Tuition: $260/1.5 or 2hrs/week for 10weeks
German for adults (To be announced)
German for Beginners/Pre-intermediate
This class is also small and a very interactive course. The course introduces participants to grammar and communication skills through the practical repetition drill.
Starts: TBA
Class: every Friday, 10 weeks.
Tuition: $260/1.5hr or 2hrs/week for 10weeks
Persian
Persian (also called Farsi) is a language spoken in Iran, Afghanistan and surrounding area, and it uses the Perso-Arabic script (a variant of the Arabic alphabet). It belongs to the Western-Iranian group of the Indo-European language family - a group that includes many other languages spoken by other Islamic cultures.
This practical, interactive course is open to anyone who wants to start learning Persian. The course will focus on learning basic grammar, travel-vocabulary, and speaking/listening skills through interactive class activities.
Tuition: $260 (2 hr-class/week, 10 weeks)
Starts when class has at least 4 students! Indicate your interest here!
Vietnamese
Tuition: $260 (2 hr-class/week, 10 weeks)
Starts when class has at least 4 students! Indicate your interest here!
Hebrew
Learn modern-day Hebrew! This course will teach adults the basics for communication in Hebrew, and will also explore the original language of the Old Testament.
Tuition: $260 (2 hr-class/week, 10 weeks)
Starts when class has at least 4 students! Indicate your interest here!
Biblical Greek
This course is an introduction to Koine Greek, specifically the Greek of the New Testament and the context of early Christian writings. The goal is a base knowledge of Biblical Greek and the right resources to translate any New Testament word. This introduction will also enable students to peek into the LXX Greek Old Testament, as well as Koine secular and Christian writings.
Tuition: $260 (2 hr-class/week, 10 weeks)
Starts when class has at least 4 students. Indicate your interest here!
Requirement for Class Starting
If you form groups of 2 or 3 with friends or colleagues whose language skills are at about the same level according to the CEFR's Global Scale, you can learn a language in a mini-group at a convenient time for you. CLC will try to accommodate the time you choose. Location: 81 Prince St. Charlottetown
Fee :
*2 or 3 students/$260/1.5hr/week for 10 weeks
*4 or 5 students/$260/2hr/week for 10 weeks
Presently available in Spanish, French, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese.
* Itanlian and German is to be announced.
