St. Louis Park Community Education

Did you know that American Sign Language is the third most used language in America? A vital tool for those who interact with the deaf and hard of hearing, signing has an expressive beauty all its own. This class is also great for anyone regularly interacting with the general public. In this series of courses, you’ll begin with a vocabulary of 200 signs. With fun games and lots of emphasis on practice, you will be well on your way to conversing with signs. American Sign Language 1 and 2 class levels are available. Instructor Susan Hagel, M.S., is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist and has taught American Sign Language for more than 35 years. Co-sponsored by Minneapolis Community & Technical College. 10 CH/1 CEUs Please register at ASL1, ASL2 or call 612.659.6500. Course tuition is $165 per class.

These courses, designed to be taken sequentially, provide a foundation of Spanish grammar, while introducing basic vocabulary for daily situations. Conversational practice and other exercises are led in a fun, no-pressure atmosphere during class. A series of four six-week classes is approximately equivalent to one year of high school or one semester of college Spanish. Recommended textbook: "Easy Spanish Step-by-Step" ISBN: 978-0071463386. Instructor Tyrel Nelson studied in Venezuela and Spain while attending the University of Minnesota. After graduating with a B.A. in Journalism and Spanish Studies, he spent a couple of years working with Habitat for Humanity. Tyrel subsequently moved to Ecuador to teach English for twelve months. Co-sponsored by Minneapolis Community & Technical College. 12 CH/1.2 CEUs Please register online for Spanish 1, or call 612.659.6500. Course tuition is $185 per class.