Spanish 1 An informal approach to learning the Spanish language through interactive in-class communication, exchanging greetings, engaging in simple conversations and learning useful everyday vocabulary. You'll enjoy conversing in class, at home, at work, or on vacation using your newly learned Spanish skills.

Public Speaking Learn to develop your public speaking poise, self-confidence and skills. Through presentation and delivery of individual speeches you will experience a variety of effective public speaking techniques such as breathing for relaxation, developing and maintaining eye contact, hand gestures, body language, and how to avoid unnecessary pauses such as "aah" or "umh" that are essential to becoming a success in business and personal settings. Take your first step toward overcoming your fear of public speaking by attending this course!

Creative Writing Do you have a story to tell or an emotion to convey? Begin each class with an exercise that will initiate you into the process of creative writing. Explore the genre of short fiction, and you are also welcome to explore creative non-fiction and poetry. Topics of discussion will include strategies for keeping the process flowing in the midst of our busy lives and ways to publish your work in print or online. You will have the opportunity to share your work and receive feedback from other writers. Current writers are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary.

Italian II Expand on your proficiency in listening and speaking skills in Italian, with an emphasis on increased conversation. Prerequisite: Italian 1 or equivalent experience.

An Introduction to Academic Writing This course is designed to prepare non-credit ESL students for the credit ESL program. Students work on writing well-formed sentences using academic language. They also learn to apply an organizational plan in developing clear and cohesive paragraphs. Emphasis is on expanding use of academic vocabulary, writing with topic sentences, supporting details, correct verb tenses and word forms. Textbook required. Prerequisite: LLC 110-123 and ELLW 1-2, or ESL 063 C to A and ESL 061 C to A, or ESL 065 C- to D- or placement upon initial registration.

Basic English as a Second Language I This course is for students whose first language is not English and who are at the very beginning stage of learning English. All skill areas are taught: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The focus is also on practicing everyday vocabulary and foundational grammatical concepts in preparation for Basic ESL II. Textbook required. Prerequisite: Placement upon initial registration.

Basic English as a Second Language III This course is intended for students at the mid-beginner level who already possess foundational English language skills. The focus is on further building vocabulary as well as more complex grammatical structures. Students will practice writing short paragraphs, reading and responding to a greater variety of texts, and improving their listening and speaking skills in preparation for a high-beginner class. Textbook required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Basic ESL II or placement upon initial registration. Classes are offered in person on the Lynn campus and online.

Basic English as a Second Language IV This course is intended for students at the high-beginner level who already possess most foundational English language skills. The focus is on further building vocabulary as well as advanced grammatical structures. Students will practice writing short paragraphs, reading longer and more complex texts, and improving their listening and speaking skills in preparation for the intermediate level. Textbook required.