FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 18, 2005
Contact: Michael Corby — 904.632.3310
Public Contact: Continuing Education — 904.633.8292

FCCJ Foreign Language courses aid travelers and professionals

Just in time for summer travel, vacationers as well as workplace professionals can learn to speak Spanish, Italian and French through language courses offered at Florida Community College.

Italian Ciao! introduces students to grammar, pronunciation and useful Italian expressions for ordering from a menu, shopping and getting around Italy. The class meets on Thursdays, May 19–July 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at FCCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd. Cost for the class is $45.

Everyday Spanish teaches handy phrases, commands and expressions that are useful when traveling, eating in a restaurant and shopping. This introductory level class meets daytime on Wednesdays, May 18–June 22, 10 a.m. to noon at FCCJ Deerwood Center, located at 9911 Old Baymeadows Rd. Cost for the class is $55.

Speaking Spanish Level I meets on Tuesdays, May 10–June 28, at the FCCJ South Campus. Two classes are scheduled; 5 to 7 p.m. and 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. In this introductory course, students learn names, objects, formal and informal greetings, numbers, times and days. Oral and written expression will be emphasized along with basic grammar and spelling. Tuition is $65.

Conversational French—Online and Speed Spanish—Online are courses delivered via the Internet. Students learn language basics through the use of simple phonetic spellings and online audio clips. Cultural tips are provided during each of the twelve lessons. Access to the online classroom is available 24 hours a day for six weeks. Classes begin May 18. Tuition for either course is $89.

Students may register online at www.fccj.edu or at any FCCJ campus. For information, call FCCJ Continuing Education at 904.633.8292.