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The ICU provides an opportunity for people to experience a rich diversity of cultures and ideas by learning another language in an informal, supportive setting. Both the language classes and the conversation clubs play an important role in advancing the ICU's goal of "sharing a world of cultures."

All classes are held in eight-week sessions and are taught by native speakers. Language students must be ICU members and pay a fee of $40 per term. The ICU is offering classes at the ICU and also adult classes at Little Lingoes. To register for all classes, do this through the ICU. (use our online payment option). Some classes have a higher fee; see the notes below. Fees help cover ICU expenses and support the further development of language classes. Meetings are held at the ICU, 1st floor of City Hall, 206 South Main Street, Greenville.

Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about ICU Language Classes (pdf document).

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES

You can join the ICU and register for classes in one of these ways:
Register Online
Use our secure Click & Pledge Online Payment System as a convenient way to pay for your ICU membership and language classes using your Visa or MasterCard credit card.
Register in Person
Visit the ICU office to register for classes and pay with a check, cash, or credit card.

Please note:
Pre-payment is necessary to secure your place in a class.

Session III Schedule Notes:
No classes will be held on January 18, 2010.

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COURSE OFFERINGS FOR SPRING 2010 SESSION IV

Arabic

Arabic Beginner II
March 11-April 29, 2010

Thursday

9:00-10:00am

English

English Beginner II (intensive)
(Meets twice a week)
January 12-March 18, 2010

Tuesday and Thursday, for 10 weeks

10:30am-12:00pm
Course fee: $310

French

French Advanced
March 8-May 3, 2010

Monday

11:00am-12:00pm

French Beginner IV
March 8-May 3, 2010

Monday

4:15-5:15pm

French Advanced & Conversation
March 8-May 3, 2010

Monday

5:30-7:00pm

German

German Beginner
March 10-May 5, 2010

Wednesday

1:00-2:30pm

German Intermediate
March 9-May 4, 2010

Tuesday

12:30-2:00pm

German Conversation
March 11-May 6, 2010

Thursday

12:30-2:00pm

Italian

Italian Conversation
March 10-Apr. 28, 2010  

Wednesday

10:30am-12:00pm

Mandarin

Mandarin Chinese
March 8-May 3, 2010

Monday

9:00-10:00am

Spanish

Spanish Beginner II*
March 11-May 6, 2010

*Held at Little Lingoes(Merovan Center, 1200 Woodruff Road G-32)

Thursday

10:00-11:00am

Spanish Beginner III*
March 11-May 6, 2010

*Held at Little Lingoes(Merovan Center, 1200 Woodruff Road G-32)

Thursday

11:00am-12:00pm

Spanish Beginner I (intensive)
(meets twice a week)
January 11-March 22, 2009

Monday and Wednesday, for 10 weeks.

Mon. 1:00-2:30pm and Wed. 11:30am-1:00pm
Course fee: $310

Conversation Clubs

English Conversation Club
January 6-May 26, 2010

Free for all ICU Members

Wednesday



9:45-11:30am



Spanish Conversation Club
January 5-May 27, 2010

Free for all ICU Members

Thursday


Tuesday

12:00-1:00pm


6:00-7:00pm

ENGLISH AND SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUBS (ESL)
The ICU English and Spanish Conversation Clubs offer an opportunity for speakers from different cultures to meet together, practice their spoken English and Spanish, and gain confidence in discussing different subjects. These clubs emphasize conversation rather than instruction, and they are led by native speakers.

English and Spanish Conversation Clubs are open to all current members of the ICU. While visitors can come one time, ICU membership is required for regular attendance.

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WANT TO TEACH YOUR LANGUAGE?
If you are interested in teaching a class in your native language, please contact us or visit our Volunteer site for further information.


WINTER WEATHER POLICY
In the event of dangerous winter weather, the ICU follows the practice of the Greenville County School District in determining whether to close. Thus, if schools are closed, the ICU is closed and classes are cancelled. If a weather situation develops during the day, the ICU will attempt to notify students of schedule changes. If in doubt, check the ICU website or call 864-467-4579: we will record a message on the answering machine and post a notice on the ICU website if the ICU is closed due to bad weather.




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