Eden Prairie Community Education

Designed for beginners, this course is perfect for anyone looking to navigate dining out, business interactions, travel, teaching, or studying in China—or simply making new friends! You’ll gain a foundational understanding of the Chinese language and culture through engaging lessons and interactive activities. Plus, we’ll wrap up the class with a fun celebration to mark your progress!

This course is designed to reinforce and expand your ability to engage in basic Spanish conversations with greater confidence and fluidity. It aims to strengthen speaking and listening skills through interactive and practical activities while improving pronunciation, reading comprehension, and storytelling abilities. Emphasis will be placed on using Spanish in everyday situations, encouraging spontaneous communication and natural expression. You'll also develop a broader vocabulary and familiarity with common expressions. The goal is to make speaking Spanish easier, more natural, and—most importantly—fun by offering opportunities to practice speaking, listen actively, and connect with fellow learners. No pressure, just progress at your own pace with guidance and encouragement every step of the way. You don’t need to be an expert but you will need some basic Spanish knowledge. **This class is recommended for students who have had previous Spanish language experience. If you have questions on if you should register for this class, please reach out to Choua at clee@edenpr.org to connect with the instructor.

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!

In this Spanish course, we will focus on enhancing conversational skills through interactive discussions, real-life scenarios, and guided practice. Students will expand their vocabulary, learn to use both regular and irregular verbs effectively, and refine their sentence-building abilities. Emphasis will be placed on improving fluency, pronunciation and confidence, allowing learners to engage in more dynamic and natural conversations in Spanish.