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Wake Tech offers a variety of world languages, with levels from beginner to advanced. Friendly teachers, small class sizes and online learning options make getting started easier than ever.

Classes are available for the following languages:

  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Chinese
  • Korean
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Arabic
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For more information, email [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

Yes and no. Language learning requires quite a bit of time and effort. The busy lives of most adults don't allow much extra time to memorize, study and practice another language. However, the self-discipline and life experience of adult learners contribute to successful language learning. Studies show that learning another language is great exercise for our brains and can result in increased cognitive function. It’s never too late to learn another language.

Phone apps can be great supports for learning language, especially when it comes to grammar and vocabulary. However, if we want to develop communicative competence, we need to practice speaking and listening with real people.

Most people require quite a lot of time and effort to acquire another language. The old adage "use it or lose it" was never more true than with language acquisition. Regardless of age or stage, second languages require lots of practice. The more time a person is able to devote to reading, writing, speaking and listening, the faster he or she will acquire a second language. On average, an adult learner needs approximately 18 to 24 months to acquire basic spoken fluency.

We do not currently have a placement test available for any of our languages. If you’re not sure which level to take, we can send you a list of topics covered in each level to help you decide which class is right for you.

The classes are all non-credit and will not count for transfer credit.

Students must be at least 16 years old on the first day of class. Students under 18 must register in person.

Classes begin throughout the year and do not necessarily follow a semester schedule.

Yes. If the class you would like to take is not available, click the "Notify me when offered" button to register your email address. You will be notified as soon as a section of that class becomes available.

World Languages Courses

German Conversation Basics

  • Course ID: FLI-3715D2
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Build confidence speaking German in everyday situations with a practical, conversation-focused approach grounded in common, everyday language. Through guided dialogues, role-plays and interactive activities, learners develop essential speaking and listening skills while reinforcing key vocabulary and grammar. Ideal for beginners who want to move beyond memorization and start communicating with ease, whether for travel, work or personal enrichment.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to participate in short, structured conversations using basic vocabulary and common expressions.

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to ask and respond to simple questions about personal information, daily routines and familiar topics.

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate comprehension of spoken German by identifying key details in short dialogues and responding appropriately.


Outline of Instruction

Meeting people: greetings, introductions, sharing personal information

Asking and answering simple questions about contact information, where someone lives, use of "wer," "wo" and "wie"

Daily Life & Routines: Common verbs and basic sentence structure, use of "sein" and "haben," describing your day

Work & Free Time: Jobs and workplace vocabulary, talking about hobbies and interests, yes/no questions and negation

Getting Around Town: Places in the city and directions, transportation, navigating a city

Shopping & Services: Numbers, prices and money; common shopping phrases; making simple requests

Food & Dining: Food and drink vocabulary, ordering in a restaurant or café, expressing preferences

Social Interactions & Planning: Making plans and invitations, modal verbs ("können," "müssen") for practical use, polite expressions and cultural norms


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Students should have already completed German Fundamentals Parts 1, 2 and 3 at Wake Tech or have completed coursework at the A1 level.

Learning Supplies Needed

Click on the "Details" button to see the most up-to-date information about textbook and technology requirements.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is designed for those who would like to practice German pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary in a guided and structured environment. It is taught at a beginner level with the expectation that students have completed coursework at the A1 level.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

FLI-3715A2

CSP-C3000

FLI-3715B2


Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for FLI-3715D2-German Conversation Basics .

American Sign Language 1

  • Course ID: COM-3709G2
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Welcome to the exciting world of American Sign Language (ASL)! In this Level 1 course, you'll embark on a journey to communicate with the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community in their native language. Get ready to learn the basics of ASL grammar, hand shapes, facial expressions, and body language. You'll learn how to introduce yourself, ask questions, and hold basic conversations. With the help of our dynamic and engaging instructors, you'll have the opportunity to practice signing in real-life scenarios and gain the confidence to use ASL in your daily life. Whether you're seeking to better connect with a loved one who is Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing, hoping to incorporate ASL into your employment skills, or simply interested in learning a new language, this course will help you get started on the path to reach your goal.

Course Objectives

recognize and produce basic vocabulary items.

demonstrate comprehensive mastery of content-specific commands, questions, and statements.

demonstrate comprehension and conversation facilitating behaviors.

demonstrate comprehension and production of regulating behaviors such as attention-getting techniques, turn-taking signals, and others.

comprehend and produce short narratives and stories in ASL.

compare, contrast, and interpret differences and commonalities among Deaf and hearing cultures.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to signing and Deaf culture, signs for getting to know someone and for use in the classroom.

Recognize yes/no question and wh question facial expressions, signs for talking about family.

ASL parameters: handshape, location, movement, and orientation, signs for talking about school.

Expressing opposites and inflection through modifying signs; classifiers, signs for talking about home, relationships, and emotions.

Eye gaze, noun-verb pairs, agreement verbs, signs for talking about places in the community.

Time, topicalizing vs. SVO, signs for talking about time, colors.

Getting someone's attention, turn-taking, signs for talking about food.

History of Gallaudet University, signs for talking about clothing.

Code switching, contact sign language, incorporating numbers into signs, signs for talking about things in our homes.

Cardinal and ordinal numbers, loan signs, lexicalized fingerspelling, signs for talking about animals.


Contact Hours

25

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None.

Learning Supplies Needed

Please click on the Details button above to see the most up-to-date requirements for text and supplies.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None.

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

None.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for students who have never taken a sign language class before. Some voicing will be used either through a sign language interpreter or a hearing instructor.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

N/A

Related Courses

COM-3709F2


Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for COM-3709G2-American Sign Language 1 .

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