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Beginning Russian & Russian 1BGeneralBeginning Russian will be a beginning course based around the book “Beginner`s Russian” which was used to teach the language at the High School. Within the first semester we will all learn to read using the Cyrillic alphabet. It is not as tough as it looks. Some people start reading within hours. We will discuss in Russian the topics typical for beginners. Books do not need to be purchased. This course will be combined with Russian 1B and continue practicing reading drills in the cyrillic alphabet. The purpose is to achieve complete fluency in reading in Cyrillic by the end of the Russian 1B course. To expand the vocabulary and basic sentence structures the "Easy Russian Reader" will be used with emphasis on story telling. At every lesson about 10-12 "survival Russian " phrases will be practiced.***If you play the piano, we could learn a song or two in your target language and you can accompany! This is one of the heritage languages of the area, and we are planning to add more.Fall 2026 -
Beginning Finnish & Finnish 1BGeneralBeginning Finish will prepare and practice simple conversations in small groups. Some basic grammar will be explained. Instructor's mother tongue is Finnish (Karelian dialect). She took the Finnish course at the Petrozavodsk State University. We will discuss in Finnish the topics typical for beginners. Books do not need to be purchased.This course will be combined with Finnish 1B an use "First Finnish Reader for Beginners" Enni Saarinen mor intensely and will incorporate the TPR story telling method into each class. This will expand your vocabulary and sentence structures necessary for communication. Each week we will practice phonics to avoid reading Finnish words using American reading rules. 1-12 "survival phrases" will be taught in every class.***If you play the piano, we could learn a song or two in your target language and you can accompany! This is one of the heritage languages of the area, and we are planning to add more.Fall 2026 -
Beginning German & German 1BGeneralThe course will start with the vocabulary and structures common for tourist purposes. Basic grammar structures will also be taught. They will enable the students to make correct simple sentences and allow us to read and discuss easy books. The instructor lived in Germany for seven years and has a lot of first-hand cultural experience and has two Masters in methods of teaching foreign languages.This course will be combined with German 1B and will continue working along the same guidelines that have been explained during the beginning course. We will use the Book Zeit für Grammatik that the instructor successfully used in Germany teaching Ukrainian refugees. To facilitate faster speaking development, we will use Raine Blay's technique of storytelling and tackle one of his books "Arme Anna"***If you play the piano, we could learn a song or two in your target language and you can accompany! This is one of the heritage languages of the areaFall 2026 -
Beginning SpanishGeneralThis introductory Spanish course will teach you basic grammar and vocabulary necessary for travel and everyday interactions in a country where Spanish is the most widely spoken foreign and heritage language. Students will learn to introduce themselves, talk about their families, occupations, and interests, and ask and answer common questions while shopping or traveling. We will also practice counting money in Spanish. For healthcare providers and other professionals working with Spanish-speaking patients, the course will also help improve practical medical Spanish communication. Participants will build confidence using common healthcare vocabulary and basic conversational skills to support patient interactions, enhance cultural understanding, and communicate more effectively in clinical settings. This course is designed to strengthen everyday communication and is not a substitute for professional medical interpreter services when required. The instructor Tatyana has graduate credits from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain and Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose***If you play the piano, we could learn a song or two in your target language and you can accompany!Fall 2026 -
English as a Second LanguageGeneralIf English is not your first language, join our English learning class through Cloquet Community Education. Whether you are just beginning or already learning English online, attending a weekly in-person class is a great way to practice speaking, build confidence, and connect with others. This class is open to all members of the Cloquet community who want to improve their English skills. The meeting day and time will be determined based on the availability of registered participants. Class location and additional details will be provided by the instructor. Si el inglés no es su primer idioma, únase a nuestra clase de aprendizaje de inglés a través de Cloquet Community Education. Ya sea que apenas esté comenzando o que ya esté aprendiendo inglés en línea, asistir a una clase presencial semanal es una excelente manera de practicar la conversación, desarrollar confianza y conectar con otras personas. Esta clase está abierta a todos los miembros de la comunidad de Cloquet que deseen mejorar sus habilidades en inglés. El día y la hora de las reuniones se determinarán según la disponibilidad de los participantes inscritos. El instructor proporcionará la ubicación de la clase y los detalles adicionales.Fall 2026