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  • Advanced Beginning French

    Building upon the skills studied in Level 1, students will improve their conversational precision by considerably developing their vocabulary as well as by learning to use the present and immediate future. Grammatical topics include possessive and demonstrative adjectives, idiomatic verb expressions, comparatives, imperative expressions of time and season. Students will need to purchase Contacts edition 8 or 9, easily found used or downloadable online. If you miss a class, you may view the recording or schedule a half-hour private lesson with the instructor ($39, purchase at nce.reg.eleyo.com or by phone with NCE).
  • Advanced Beginning Italian

    Building upon the basic foundation provided in Beginning Italian (-are verbs, few irregular verbs, articles, calendar) you will improve your listening skills and conversational ability through structured dialogues and other practical activities. Begin to communicate more precisely as you learn -ere and -ire verbs in the present and all conjugations in the past tenses. Topics will include: review of expressions of date and quantity, indefinite and definite articles, past tense, interrogatives, and direct object pronouns (Prego chapters 2-4). Students will need to purchase the Prego textbook (editions 6, 7 or 8). If you miss a class, you may view the recording or schedule a half-hour private lesson with the instructor ($39, purchase at nce.reg.eleyo.com or by phone with NCE).
  • Advanced French

    In this class, you will continue to iron out material covered in topics covered at the intermediate level and focus on using passé composé versus the imperfect tense and implementing object pronouns and adverbs in both simple and compound tenses. You will also further develop the three basic skills of listening, speaking, and reading while learning about French culture and history. You will need a free downloadable copy of the Grammaire Progressive du Francais Intermediaire (edition 3 by Maia Gregory). If you miss a class, you may view the recording or schedule a half-hour private lesson with the instructor ($39, purchase at nce.reg.eleyo.com or by phone with NCE).
  • Advanced Spanish II

    In this class, students will have the opportunity to review and expand their knowledge of verb tenses, to practice conversational Spanish and to share and discuss current events. Students will need to purchase a textbook (approximately $35) for this course.Details can be found here.
  • Aim to Ace the AP: French and Spanish A Test Tutoring

    Through one-on-one tutoring, we will reinforce and strengthen four skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Students will learn mnemonic devices to master the subjunctive, prepositions and conjunctions. Customized challenging homework exercises will be provided to bolster your current course. Once you have registered, the instructor will contact you regarding scheduling.
  • Beginning Italian

    This program is designed to give beginning students a practical command of the Italian language. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to discuss everyday activities and describe situations using the present tense. You can also expect to be able to read and write elementary texts such as a simple letter. Topics include pronunciation, adjectives, expressions of date and quantity, indefinite and definite articles, and first conjugation -are verbs (Prego chapters Preliminary-2). The course is largely conducted in Italian. You will need to purchase the Prego textbook (editions 6, 7 or 8). If you miss a class, you may view the recording or schedule a half-hour private lesson with the instructor ($39, purchase at nce.reg.eleyo.com or by phone with NCE).
  • Beginning Spanish

    Would you like to learn Spanish? Come and enjoy learning a new language in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. In the Beginning Spanish class, you will be immersed in the language, learn practical vocabulary, watch videos, and have conversations with classmates in which you practice your speaking skills each week. This course is for those with little or no knowledge of Spanish. Students will need to purchase a textbook (approximately $35) for this course. Details can be found here.
  • Conversational French for Fluent Speakers

    Join fellow French language lovers, conversing in a warm and inviting setting class led by an enthusiastic near-native speaker. This course is designed for students who have an advanced comprehension and expression. We will refine our French via word nuances, sophisticated locutions, figurative French and advanced grammatical topics.
  • French Café: Conversation and Culture

    Bonjour! Join this welcoming and lively French conversation class led by an enthusiastic native speaker. This is your chance to learn, practice and improve your conversational French in a relaxed, fun yet structured setting. You will also have the chance to increase your knowledge of French history and culture and discuss topics that will surely raise passions. Isn’t this what French is all about? This program is for those who have taken French classes and/or have strong skills in speaking and listening. We will review advanced grammar topics including object pronouns, compound tenses, and subjunctive, with assignments to practice your skills throughout the week. Note: Students will need a free downloadable copy of the Grammaire Progressive du Francais Intermediaire. If you miss a class, you may view the recording or schedule a half-hour private lesson with the instructor ($39, purchase at nce.reg.eleyo.com or by phone with NCE).
  • French Soirées

    This relaxed French conversational class will allow the opportunity for Conversational French and French Café students to gather, with Barry, for in-person evenings of engaging conversation during their class intersession.
  • Intermediate French I

    Students at this level will acquire vocabulary on a wide range of topics and will gain proficiency in expressing wants, needs and obligations (devoir, vouloir, pouvoir), build on the present and start the simple passé composé. Grammatical topics include the definite and partitive articles, prepositions, adverbs, direct object pronouns, present and passé composé. Note: this class will cover leçons 14-19 in the Contacts edition 8 or 9 textbook, available used or downloadable online. If you miss a class, you may view the recording or schedule a half-hour private lesson with the instructor ($39, purchase at nce.reg.eleyo.com or by phone with NCE).
  • Intermediate French II

    Upon completion of this course, you can expect to converse on a broad range of topics with greater confidence and precision. Building upon the skills already acquired, you will learn direct and indirect object pronouns and start the imperfect verb tense. You will need to purchase Contacts edition 8 or 9, easily found used or downloadable online. If you miss a class, you may view the recording or schedule a half-hour private lesson with the instructor ($39, purchase at nce.reg.eleyo.com or by phone with NCE).
  • Intermediate Italian I

    Advance your Italian language skills in this Intermediate level program. Upon completion, you should be able to discuss topics such as moods, travel, holidays and business, using the present and past tenses. This class will emphasize improvement of oral comprehension and creative expression through the use of teaching resources, including reading selections. Indirect and direct object pronouns, expressions of time and duration, simple and articulated prepositions will be covered (Prego chapters 4-6). Students will need to purchase the Prego textbook. If you miss a class, you may view the recording or schedule a half-hour private lesson with the instructor ($39, purchase at nce.reg.eleyo.com or by phone with NCE).
  • Intermediate Spanish

    This course is appropriate for students who have a solid knowledge of the use of the present tense in Spanish as well as everyday vocabulary. We will review the present tense before studying reflexive verbs, object pronouns, and the preterite (past) tense. There will be plenty of opportunities for oral practice. Join us to expand your Spanish language skills in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere! Students will need to purchase a textbook (approximately $35) for this course. Details can be found here.
  • Italian Book Caffè-Advanced

    This program is designed for students who are already proficient in the skills taught in all previous levels and who want to increase their conversational and reading abilities. Conducted entirely in Italian, this course provides students with an opportunity to markedly improve their speaking and listening skills. The Winter Advanced section will read Se Questo è un Uomo by Primo Levi. The Advanced Spring section will read Un Segreto di Famiglia by Roberto Borzellino.. The books are available in paperback or on Kindle. Lessons will entail book discussion and advanced grammar topics. If you miss a class, you may view the recording or schedule a half-hour private lesson with the instructor ($39, purchase at nce.reg.eleyo.com or by phone with NCE).
  • Italian Book Caffè-Intermediate

    This program is designed for students who are already proficient in the skills taught in all previous levels and who want to increase their conversational and reading abilities. Conducted entirely in Italian, this course provides students with an opportunity to markedly improve their speaking and listening skills. In the Winter Intermediate section, we will read Frequenze di Morte by Sonia Ognibene The Spring Intermediate section will read Strada Senza Uscita by Roberto Borzelli. The books are available in paperback or on Kindle. Lessons will entail book discussion and advanced grammar topics. If you miss a class, you may view the recording or schedule a half-hour private lesson with the instructor ($39, purchase at nce.reg.eleyo.com or by phone with NCE).
  • Italian Caffè Level I: A-DI-DA

    This program is designed for students who are already proficient in the skills taught in the intermediate levels, until chapter 8. We learn the multiple uses of these three ubiquitous and polysemic prepositions used with bound and verba.You will need a copy of the Prego textbook.. If you miss a class, you may view the recording or schedule a half-hour private lesson with the instructor ($39, purchase at nce.reg.eleyo.com or by phone with NCE).
  • Italian Caffè Level I: Expressing ING

    This program is designed for students who are already proficient in the skills taught in the intermediate levels and have completed all advanced classes. We will drive into the many ways of expressing -ing. You will need a copy of the Prego textbook.. If you miss a class, you may view the recording or schedule a half-hour private lesson with the instructor ($39, purchase at nce.reg.eleyo.com or by phone with NCE).
  • Italian Caffè Level III: Connecting with Conjunctions

    This program is designed for students who are already proficient in the skills taught in the intermediate levels, until chapter 8 in the Prego Textbook. We learn via the subjunctive and indicative modes how to use conjunctions. You will need a copy of the Prego textbook. If you miss a class, you may view the recording or schedule a half-hour private lesson with the instructor ($39, purchase at nce.reg.eleyo.com or by phone with NCE).
  • Italian Seratas: Penso Che è o Sia: Indicativo o Congiuntivo

    This program, conducted largely in Italian, is designed for students who are already proficient in the skills taught from beginners to advanced II. We will uncover the nuances between the subjunctive and indicative moods. If you miss a class, you may schedule a half-hour private lesson with the instructor ($39, purchase at nce.reg.eleyo.com or by phone with NCE).
  • Italian Seratas: “Magari, It’s Just Se” Clauses

    This program, conducted largely in Italian, is designed for students who are already proficient in the skills taught from beginners to advanced II. We will explore the many tenses associated with se. If you miss a class, you may schedule a half-hour private lesson with the instructor ($39, purchase at nce.reg.eleyo.com or by phone with NCE).
  • Private Language Lessons in French, Italian or Spanish

    NCE's talented foreign language instructors offer private/semi-private lessons online! Each registration allows for 1 person (or 2 people together) to schedule either 4-hours or 10-hours of lessons directly with our instructors. Open to students of all levels who wish to improve their French, Spanish or Italian language skills. Instructors will find work with you to establish a mutually agreeable lesson schedule. Packs are valid through June 30, 2025. There are no refunds or credits for unused time.