Language Classes in Chicago, IL

Learn conversational Japanese, a little reading, and a little writing in a friendly, sociable atmosphere.  Eight 1.5 hour classes, which meet for 8 consecutive weeks. Students are expected to attend all classes. Class size is limited.  Textbook: Genki I Class fees cover books and all instructional materials. NOTE: Only for the...

Learn the language of the world's greatest artists & lovers, in a format that's easy to master. If you thought French was what they taught in high school, think again. $25 Materials Fee will be collected at the time of the class

Basic Conversation is an immersion course, taught 100% in Spanish, that aims to practice all the basic simple and compound indicative tenses as students acquire vocabulary and gain confidence.  Group activities, debates, articles, and relaxed conversation make this course an excellent way of improving your conversational skills. Important: Please...

If you are confident speaking in the past, present and future tenses and have a wide vocabulary, you should take Level 5.  In this level, you will work hard on the subjunctive mood, the conditional structure, and the commands. You will learn how to approach complex sentences and you will be reading and writing at a relatively high complexity...

If you don’t have a Spanish background at all, this is the place to start. We use the Graf Method, which is our very own teaching approach that focuses on quickly learning communication skills. We have great teachers that will make class fun and exciting. You will learn conversational and writing skills in the present tense in a variety of topics....

If you are comfortable with telling simple stories from the past, for example, saying what you did last week in Spanish, you should register for Level 3. In this level, you will work on the Pretérito Imperfecto tense, its uses, and its differences from the Pretérito Perfecto. You will learn how to use both past tenses combined. You will also start...

Take advantage of this window of opportunity and give your child a head start by providing them with an immersion environment to learn Mandarin Chinese.  We will learn in a fun, interactive and enjoyable environment by discovering the Chinese language and culture through songs, arts and crafts, games, and dances.

Japanese is a valuable and often essential language in today's world. Learn the basics of grammar and vocabulary. You will be introduced to Hiragana and Katakana as well as the Japanese culture. Japanese is actually one of the simplest and most logical languages in the world. It's possible to learn enough Japanese in six weeks to travel on your own...

This third level of our Spanish language classes is for students who have completed Practical Spanish and Intermediate Spanish or who are at an advanced level. Class will cover reading, writing, conversation and advanced grammar. Develop a more dynamic command of the Spanish language! $25 Materials Fee will be collected at the time of the class

This introductory course is designed to provide students with basic survival German language and cultural awareness skills. It is especially useful for those traveling to a German-speaking country, those needing foundational skills in the language or just for fun. No prior knowledge of German is required. Note: $25 Materials Fee will be collected...

Take this class if you're planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country, live in a Latino neighborhood or eat out in Mexican restaurants. The course covers basic vocabulary, grammar & sentence composition, and will prepare you to function in an Hispanic community or foreign country. Looking for more Spanish language classes? See our intermediate...

Continue to build your expertise in this class. Conversation, vocabulary, and grammar will be emphasized. This is for those who have had Beginning Italian or a comparable class. $25 Materials Fee will be collected at the time of the class

If you are comfortable using Pretérito Perfecto and Pretérito Imperfecto tenses, you should register for Level 4. In this course, you will work deeply on direct object and indirect object pronouns as you expand your vocabulary, review the past tenses, and work on the future tense. You will also learn the compound tenses, read stories that will...

Explore the language and culture that produced Dante, Michelangelo and Fellini. Learn basic conversational skills and grammar structure, as you become familiar with today's fastest growing language. This class is geared to both potential travelers as well as those with an interest in the language. This is an intensive, full immersion course which will...

Increase your vocabulary and improve your conversation ability with this continuation of Beginning Polish. MATERIAL FEE: $25.00  REQUIRED