Languages

American Sign Language Prep I

Cost: $500

This beginner conversational class is conducted completely in American sign Language. This practical approach enhances your learning and is the most effective way for non-Deaf people to learn to sign. This class also provides an introduction to Deaf culture.

Delivery method: In-class

Abbotsford — Clearbrook Centre

American Sign Language Prep II

Cost: $500

Build on what you learned in American Sign Language Prep I. Learn to tell or ask about families, practise language and grammar functions, give directions using special references, and master ordinal numbers.

Delivery method: In-class

Abbotsford — Clearbrook Centre

American Sign Language Prep III

Cost: TBD

Start with a review of Prep I and II, including norms for getting attention, understanding the role of name signs, negotiating a signing environment, asking for repetition, meeting others, and gaining basic information about the daily lives of deaf people. Build on what you learnind in Prep II, and learn to make simple requests and give directions. Find out how to identify other people. Practice your numbers and develop a basic understanding of various types of verbs.

Spanish I

Cost: $261

This beginner course is an excellent introduction to Spanish, the most widely spoken romance language in the world and one of United Nations' five official languages. Learn basic conversational Spanish and develop your vocabulary, in addition to gaining insight into Spanish culture.

Delivery method: In-class

Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre

Spanish II

Cost: $261

Build on what you have learned in Spanish I, and develop your spoken Spanish. In addition, study Spanish grammar at an intermediate level.

Delivery method: In-class

Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre

Spanish III

Cost: TBD

For students wanting to continue studying Spanish beyond levels I and II.