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· Jun 24, 06:15 AM

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SAVE ON SPANISH IN JUNE!

JUNE SPECIAL!

In order to further promote Spanish-English bilingualism in our community, Speak! is offering a special discount of 10% off all of our 2010 SPANISH PROGRAMS!

If you register for any Spanish course or camp in June (including Plunge! our 2 week/40 hour intensive) you can simply deduct 10% from the tuition.

· Jun 10, 09:33 AM

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Sale of Priscilla Whitlock painting to be donated to Curesearch

Priscilla Whitlock, whose beautiful paintings will be gracing the walls of Speak! for the next several months, will be donating the proceeds of her painting, “Field, After the Rain” to Curesearch. Curesearch’s mission is to cure childhood cancer.

Please contact us (434.245-8255) if you are interested in purchasing this painting.

Come see this painting and many others at our June 4th opening from 5:30-7:30pm.

· May 13, 02:33 PM

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New Mandarin Chinese Courses for ADULTS!

Conversational Mandarin Chinese

Free! Mandarin Conversation Hour: Saturdays in June 9:30-10:30am. Sign up by leaving a comment below or calling us at 245-8255.

Summer Courses:

Beginners
Mon and Wed, 6:30-8pm
Two sessions to pick from:
June 7- July 7
July 12-Aug 18
Tuition: $225

Advanced Beginners
Mon and Wed, 6:30-8pm
Two sessions to pick from:
June 7-July 7
July 12-Aug 18
Tuition: $225

Learn Chinese from a native speaker! Our approach focuses on conversational Mandarin but will also teach pin-yin and basic characters. Beginner’s course is ideal for either total beginners or those who wish to refresh previous studies. Advanced beginners should already possess some basic speaking ability in Mandarin.

Register on-line here!

· May 3, 10:39 AM

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Italian OPERA Course extended 6 more weeks!

Our newest signature course, Italiano all’Opera, has been extended 6 more weeks by popular demand! Here is the info!

ITALIANO all’OPERA : Lingua, Cultura e Conversazione

with Mary Ann Archer and Patrizia Johnson
Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm
May 8 – June 12
$175
2 spots left for new students!

This course will be offered again in early September

Could there be a more inspiring way to practice your Italian than this special course devoted to the history, plots, passions and, of course, language, of Italian opera? Join opera insider Mary Ann Archer – former flutist with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra – and Italian instructor Patrizia Johnson for this delightful Saturday indulgence. Operas discussed will include Puccini’s I Pagliacci and Verdi’s Otello.

Enroll on-line

· Apr 25, 10:47 AM

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Without language, one cannot hope to talk to people and understand them; one cannot share their hopes and aspirations, grasp their history, appreciate their history or savour their songs.

—Nelson Mandela

One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.

—Frank Smith

To know another language is to have a second soul.

—Charlemagne

The sum of human wisdom is not contained in any one language.

—Ezra Pound

The courses at Speak Language Center are close-up, hands-on, and intimate. Students feel self-motivated to challenge themselves rather than simply reacting to homework assignments. The instructors are dedicated and avail themselves for help outside of class. The atmosphere is fun and the feeling comfortably international.

—Martin Rosen, Charlottesville VA