Eden Prairie Community Education

Are you curious about learning the German language, but don’t know where to start? Then this class is for you, because it is designed for people with no previous German experience. The topics we will discuss include greetings, family, friends, shopping, and food. We will meet weekly on Zoom and use the course, Die neue Linie 1 A1.1, and the Google Classroom learning management system. If you have questions, please contact the instructor, Martin Hidy, at mahidy@msn.com. Join us as we explore the culture, people, and language of the German-speaking world! * Students will need to purchase the book, Die neue Linie 1 A1.1, on their own for $40.00 with taxes and shipping.

Have you been to Germany, taken German II Online, and/or want to continue to improve your skills? Then you should sign up for German III Online. You will discover how Germans spend their leisure time, how they interact in the workplace, how they celebrate birthdays, and what city life is like during our weekly Zoom sessions, using the text Die neue Linie 1 A1.2 and Google Classroom. Questions? Contact Martin Hidy at mahidy@msn.com. Join us as we explore the culture, people, and language of the German-speaking world! *Students must purchase the text costing $40.00 with taxes and shipping on their own.

Do you want to advance your German skills beyond German III Online? Then, you should sign up for German Seminar Online. In our weekly Zoom sessions, you will share short German texts, read short stories, and more. Questions? Contact Martin Hidy at mahidy@msn.com. Join us as we explore the culture, people, and language of the German-speaking world!

Participants should have attended Spanish 1A with Jorge and/or have some prior knowledge of the Spanish language. The program builds on what we covered in Level 1, adding new verbs, vocabulary, and an introduction to the past tense for verbs. The instructor will adjust and modify the course according to the needs of his students. Class Overview: Objective: To build upon foundational Spanish knowledge, enabling students to confidently engage in conversations, understand basic grammatical structures, and gain cultural insights into Spanish-speaking countries. Course Content 1. Grammar Expansion of regular and irregular verb conjugations in the present tense (ir, tener, hacer, querer, venir). Introduction to the preterite tense for expressing past actions, including both regular and common irregular verbs (fui, hice, quise, tuve). Reflexive verbs for describing daily routines and self-directed actions (levantarse, ducharse, llamarse). Use of subject pronouns (yo, tú, él/ella, nosotros, etc.) and object pronouns (me, te, lo/la, nos, les). Possessive adjectives and pronouns (mi, tu, su, nuestro, mío, tuyo, suyo). Building complex sentences with conjunctions (porque, pero, aunque, entonces, así que). 2. Vocabulary Thematic vocabulary covering: Daily routines and activities. Food and dining. Travel and directions. Shopping and common items. Family and relationships. Expansion of question words (qué, cómo, cuándo, cuánto, quién). 3. Communication Skills Practical conversational scenarios: Ordering food in a restaurant. Asking for and giving directions. Describing daily routines and past experiences. Emphasis on pronunciation and fluency. Strategies for asking questions and providing explanations. 4. Cultural Insights Introduction to traditions, holidays, and daily life in Spanish-speaking countries. Use of idiomatic expressions for everyday communication (tener hambre, estar en las nubes). The instruction format includes a combination of instructor-led lessons, group discussions, and interactive practice. Students will engage in guided conversations, pronunciation exercises, and group activities to reinforce learning in a fun and supportive environment. Although this class is for recommended for Seniors who are 55+ who have completed Spanish for Beginners: 1 or has prior knowledge of Spanish, if you are 18+ and are interested in the class, please contact to Choua Lee at clee@edenpr.org.