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brookline
Adult & Community Education
SPRING 2021
brookline
Adult & Community Education
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF BROOKLINE
Brookline, Massachusetts
interim superintendent
James Marini
school committee
Helen Charlupski, Susan Wolf Ditkoff,
WHAT IS BA&CE? WHO TEACHES AT BA&CE?
Suzanne Federspiel, Michael Glover,
Brookline Adult & Community Education Our instructors are poets, computer
Andy Liu, Jennifer Monopoli, Mariah
(BA&CE) is one of the oldest non-credit, public programmers, teachers, chefs, therapists,
Nobrega, David A. Pearlman, Barbara
education programs in Massachusetts. Adult doctors, artists, and businesspeople who
Scotto
education has been a part of the Brookline come to share their knowledge and training
community since 1832, beginning with the simply because they love what they do. ______
formation of the Brookline Lyceum Society. It Faculty biographies, listed on our website,
is now the largest public program in the state, will introduce you to their experience, BROOKLINE ADULT &
with close to 1,000 courses and over 10,000 talent, and training. COMMUNITY EDUCATION
enrollments yearly. Today, BA&CE is the hub advisory committee
of an educational network serving residents Marina Brodskaya, Arthur Conquest
from more than 50 neighboring communities WHO TAKES OUR CLASSES? (Chair), Thomas Hantakas, Jr., Chobee
in the greater Boston area and beyond. A People like you. People who know that Hoy, Peter Meyer, Jennifer Monopoli
self-supporting program of Brookline Public learning does not stop with graduation, (School Committee Representative),
Schools, BA&CE’s operating budget is funded but is a lifelong process. People who Steve von Lichtenberg
entirely from course fees. seek personal and professional growth;
entertainment and education; new ideas
administrative staff
and new experiences, and who enjoy the
WHAT DOES COMMUNITY EDUCATION MEAN? company of others who seek the same. Director
Through its proud tradition of public Michelle McGlone, M.Ed.
schooling, the “business” of Brookline has Interim Assistant Director
always been education. The Brookline Public HOW DO YOU GET STARTED? Michael Spicher
Schools has built on this tradition, expanding Give us a call at 617-730-2700. Monday- Program Managers
the concept of public education to serve the Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, please find us Monica von Huene
many different constituencies which make up at 490 Heath Street, Chestnut Hill. As we Jacqui Morton, MFA
Brookline and its larger community. BA&CE are working mostly remotely, please call in Accounts Payable
fulfills its mission by providing service to the advance before coming to our office. Visit us Susan E. Bonoff
community and enlisting its support for public online at www.brooklineadulted.org. Send us
education. Operations Assistant
an email at bacep@psbma.org. Our staff will
Trevette Campbell
As partners with the schools for a common answer your questions and help you choose
purpose, BA&CE is committed to offering from among our comprehensive course
Daytime Office:
lifelong educational opportunity to all: selections. But first, keep reading. We think
490 Heath Street
newcomers to the United States, working you will be pleased by what you see.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
people and professionals, those in transition
or career change, older citizens, persons with Mailing Address:
special needs, and especially those who OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY P.O. Box 150 Brookline, MA 02446
have not been able to participate fully in We strive to offer educational programs
the educational process. BA&CE is also of the highest quality to our participants. Phone: 617-730-2700
dedicated to supporting public education Please let us know if you feel that the Website: www.brooklineadulted.org
by creating and providing opportunities quality of the instruction was unsatisfactory, Email: bacep@psbma.org
for innovation and flexibility in the school or if you feel the class did not meet your
curriculum. By offering programs that bridge expectations. Please send us an email ______
the generations, the Brookline Public Schools expressing your concerns, comments, or
seeks to unite the community in a common positive feedback, and we’ll personally Catalog Design
purpose—educating for the improvement of respond. Sarah Georgakopoulos Design
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SPRING 2021
contents DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Dear Friends,
SPECIAL PROGRAMS The days are thankfully getting longer and more people are getting the vaccine,
which has everyone feeling more hopeful and excited to get back to better days of
1 Spring Highlights more normal living and learning. I think you will agree, this catalog contains some
engaging, thought-provoking and informative classes, walking tours and lectures for
2 Theme: Resilience
you, your family and friends to take part in. We have added something very special
3 Festival of Learning that I would like to bring your attention to—a Festival of Learning which will take
place virtually over the week of March 22–27, 2021.
4 Thursday Evening Lecture Series
6 SmartPrograms Open to residents of all communities, the Festival will offer a variety of 30+ fun,
hour-long courses which includes guest speakers you won’t want to miss. Along with
7 Self-Care Specials your favorite instructors, highlighted speakers include astronaut Dorothy Metcalf-
Linenburger; Hollywood actor Pooch Hall; sports journalists Bryan Morry and
Steve Krasner who will discuss Hank Aaron’s legacy; popular children’s book
COURSE CATEGORIES author, David A. Kelly of the Ballpark Mysteries series; and author Gary Wolf who
wrote a book the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit was loosely based on.
8 Especially for Children & Teens
I am very excited about the Festival of Learning, which is also an important
8 Liberal Arts
fundraiser for our program. Early registration is open and week-long passes are
9 Music & Performing Arts being offered at a reduced rate of $75. The pass allows participants to drop in on
any of the 30+ live virtual classes or speaker sessions, held over Zoom, at their
11 Writing & Communication Skills convenience and for less than it would cost to sign up for a typical single class. It is
12 Languages a bargain!
13 English as a Second Language BA&CE is the oldest public community education program in the United States. We
are also a self-sustaining program within Brookline Public Schools. The program
15 Computers & Technology
operates through the tuition revenue we receive, we have been greatly impacted by
16 Finance & Real Estate the coronavirus pandemic. I am asking you, our loyal students, for your continued
support of our programming. Active participation and enrollment are needed now,
18 Life & Career Skills more than ever, so that we may continue to offer dynamic classes, workshops and
19 Cooking & Cuisine lectures to the public-at-large for years to come.
21 Walks & Tours Please help us get the word out to your friends and family. In addition to spring
classes, please consider participating in the Festival of Learning promotion or
26 Healthy Living
Includes yoga and meditation purchase a gift certificate to give the gift of knowledge and enrichment to your
loved ones.
27 Dance & Fitness
On behalf of the staff at BA&CE, thank you for being a part of our learning family.
29 Homes & Hobbies
See you in class soon!
30 Arts & Crafts
Includes photography Sincerely,
Michelle McGlone, M.Ed.
Director
ESSENTIALS
33 General Information
34 Refunds, Credits & Transfers
Staff Picks for Spring Courses
• SAT Preparation Course, p. 8 • Farm to Table: Local, Sustainable,
Yummy, p. 19
• Screenwriting 101: Television and
Movies, p. 11 • Guided Wine & Spirits Tastings. p. 20
• Grantwriting Basics: The Anatomy of • Gardening in Small Beds: An On-site
a Grant, p. 17 Class, p. 29
• How To Start a Business, p. 18 • Urban Tree Identification, p. 30
Visit brooklineadulted.org for newly added courses and any schedule changes.
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THEME: RESILIENCE
At Brookline Adult & Community Education, we decided to start having a theme for each year from the Fall term to the following Summer
term. The theme for the year will help to give some shape to some of the lectures, specials, and courses, but also to give our staff, students,
and faculty something to ponder. We will feature some courses each term, beginning Fall 2020 and ending Summer 2021, that foster this
theme.
This year’s theme is RESILIENCE.
resilience [rә’zilyәns]
NOUN
1. The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
“the often remarkable resilience of so many institutions”
2. The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.
“nylon is excellent in wearability and resilience”
We unanimously chose this as our theme because we, as a community of learners, embody resilience. We continue moving
forward—no matter what the challenge is that we face. Whether the challenge is a pandemic which forces us to stay indoors,
away from our extended families and friends, or remote work with children simultaneously seeking our attention. We’ve
witnessed environmental disaster, racial tension, and political division. Any of these areas bring heavy emotions on top of
the uncertainty that the pandemic brings. In the end, we depend on each other as an interdependent system, a community
of people who nurture each other from afar and individually aim to strike a balance in our lives. We continue to actively
demonstrate our resilience, our compassion and our ability to overcome adversity by further developing our confidence and
skills in each other, so that we may collectively strengthen our common resolve to return stronger and better than ever before.
Resilience can be found in many forms. This spring, may each of us find ways to strengthen and
replenish our spirits, think curiously as well as creatively, and connect with others. Below is a
sampling of classes that may offer some ways to find the solace or spark you might be seeking.
Improv and Memory, Page 10 “I want to do with
Can you expand the limits of your memory? Come find out, as you enjoy being in the moment with
the art of improv, in this collaborative, experiential class. you what spring
does with the
Conversations in English: Amazing Bostonians, Page 15 cherry trees.”
Join an online discussion of remarkable past and present residents whose ideas and actions have
changed the world. –Pablo Neruda, poet
Keep Going After Rejection, Page 18
This course introduces techniques on how to deal with rejections and have the confidence to
continue.
De-Stress With Qigong, Page 26
Relax your body, calm your breathing, and settle your mind at the end of your day. Learn gentle
exercises to help open and stretch your spine, loosen up your joints, and release the muscle
tension from your neck and shoulders.
Yoga for Health and Wellbeing: Spring, Page 26
We will practice yoga with a focus on breath work and postures that promote health and wellbeing
for the transition to Spring.
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F E ST I V A L O F L E A R N I N G
Festival of Learning
FUNDRAISER
M A R C H 2 2-2 7, 2 0 2 1
E E D
WE N
Throughout the Week of March 22nd,
Brookline Adult & Community Education
has organized a week-long festival of
E L P ! live virtual speaker sessions and
U R H classes to inform, entertain, and
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bring our community together!
For one low entry fee,
purchase a week-long
pass to drop in
on as many of our
30+ offerings as
you wish, including
an Astronaut and a
Hollywood Actor!
There’s something
for everyone!
Like so many other organizations, our program has been tremendously impacted by the pandemic.
Please show your support by purchasing a Festival of Learning Pass today!
A Sample of Festival Classes & Talks:
• Astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Linenburger • Mind, Body & Spirit • Pilgrim Paths of Ireland
• Hollywood Actor Pooch Hall • MS Office • Fun with Hoops
• Sports Journalists on Hank Aaron’s • Yoga • Gardening
Legacy • Financial Planning • Building Support Networks
• Children’s Author of BallPark Mysteries • Improv & Memory • Nature Journaling
• Local Sommelier and Chef • Climate Action • Open Mic
• Shark Tank Expert
• Rhythm of Movement • and much more!
For more information or to get your pass, please call or visit our website
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THURSDAY EVENING LECTURE SERIES
Thank you for joining us for our special lectures. The pay what you will system is designed to keep special events
affordable while allowing a higher level of support for those who can afford it. We hope that you find something here
that you are interested in!
Death Café Decluttering Your Using Cannabis to Comforting Others:
Sarah Jane Shangraw, Life Care for Yourself What to Say and Do
Mindfulness Facilitator
Erin Candeloro, and Your Family Val Walker, Counselor and
The Death Café is a provocative Essentialism Mentor Author
title for a deeply meaningful
Benjamin Caplan, MD, and
community event. We gather Join a home organizer and life Eric Exelbert, MD How can we help as we
and, with gentle prompting, essentialist who helps busy watch our friends, family,
women clear the clutter from Join Dr. Caplan and Dr. Exelbert and neighbors grapple with
share our relationship to of the CED Clinic for an exciting
death. As we share from our their homes and lives for an discontent? Reaching out to
inspiring evening. We all want and educational conversation. help others can feel awkward,
own experience, we learn from They will be reviewing all
one another, expanding our to simplify and organize our and especially so during the
home and life, but it can feel aspects of the Massachusetts pandemic. When called to
understanding individually and medical cannabis program;
collectively, helping to heal the overwhelming. This lecture comfort others, we may feel
will help you begin to focus from the qualifying conditions empathy and care deeply, but
societal stigma associated with and the telemedicine
this topic. We also find renewed on what you no longer need sometimes what to say or do
and how to get what you truly appointment process, to can elude us. In this talk, we will
purpose and commitment to the exclusive products and
make the most of our lives. After want. Whether you’re a busy explore how to put compassion
parent, always on the go with legal protection available to into action with practical
all, everyone who is born will die patients. Learn about how
and the exact time is unknown. your career, or are looking for examples of what to say and do
guidance on how to begin to the endocannabinoid system to provide comfort at work and
So, knowing this, what is most works and how you can put it
important? Based on the work declutter at home, you’ll find at home. We will review recent
some motivation here. It can to work for you. Dr. Caplan and research on empathy, grief, and
of Swiss sociologist Bernard Dr. Exelbert will address your
Crettaz, the Death Café was be challenging to begin, but social support, and examine best
we’ll identify simple steps that questions as well as common practices for how to be helpful.
developed by Jon Underwood misconceptions that people
to help all of us change our you will be able to begin to take Finally, we will share our own
in your life and in your home. may have about cannabis and stories of comforting others in
relationship to the truest patients.
fact of life: death. Whether Leave this evening feeling these pandemic times and learn
we are caring for an elderly empowered and inspired! Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00- from each other’s experience.
8:30PM. Begins 4/29/2021. Online
parent, grieving the death of a Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00- Course, $25.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-
loved one, working in a health 8:30PM. Begins 4/15/2021. Online 8:30PM. Begins 5/6/2021. Online
profession, or young and fit, we Course, $25. Sec. 02: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00- Course, $25.
8:30PM. Begins 4/29/2021. Online
all must confront mortality, our Sec. 02: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00- Sec. 02: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-
Course, $15.
own and that of those we love. 8:30PM. Begins 4/15/2021. Online 8:30PM. Begins 5/6/2021. Online
This discussion is free and open Course, $15. Sec. 03: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00- Course, $15.
to all. 8:30PM. Begins 4/29/2021. Online Sec. 03: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-
Sec. 03: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00- Course, $10. 8:30PM. Begins 5/6/2021. Online
Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00- 8:30PM. Begins 4/15/2021. Online
8:30PM. Begins 4/8/2021. Online Course, $10. Course, $10.
Course, Free; pre-registration is
required.
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Choosing the Right A Yarn Tale: Getting The Seasons of
Puppy and Bringing Into Fiber Japan
It Home Josephine Shields, Artist Wendy Dodek, Art and
Cultural Educator
Michael Skelton, Dog With the explosion in the
Trainer and Animal popularity of knitting and In Japan, there is a distinct
Behaviorist crochet, has come the explosion cultural fervor when it comes to
of different yarns. Even the most the delights of seasonal nuance:
Puppies are cute and cuddly. experienced of makers can be a ripening autumn persimmon,
And lots of fun. But which is overwhelmed by the choice of plum blossoms after a winter
the right breed for your family their materials. If you have yarn snow, vibrant hydrangea
and where do you begin your that you are itching to get on petals during the rainy
search? Help create a smooth your needles, but not sure if it season. Seasonality in Japan is
and successful transition will be the right one for your appreciated in photographs,
for your home and your pattern, join us. In this talk, we festivals, foods, fables, and
pet, and ensure a long and will explore fibers, weights, and often just in everyday life. Take
happy life together! Join an the spinning process of wools a calming and serene armchair
experienced dog trainer and and other natural fibers. What tour of Japan’s natural beauty
animal behaviorist to learn Utagawa Hiroshige’s Number 27 in his
does a gauge swatch mean? with a traveler who has lived series One Hundred Famous Views of
about different breeds of dogs, What are dye lots? How do I in and visited this country Edo, Plum Orchard in Kamada (1857)
obedience classes and training substitute one yarn for another many times, and through
solutions, and how to prepare yarn? What is a ply? What yarns many seasons. Together we’ll
your home for a new pup. In will give the best stitch definition delve into photographs and
this lecture and discussion, in a pattern? How do I best care share adventures featuring
you’ll even hear about how to for the finished product? We will some of the remarkable
make healthy homemade dog not be learning how to knit or flowers, traditional eats, and
food. Grooming, boarding, and crochet, so a working knowledge celebrations that showcase
beyond—we’ll talk through of basic terms is suggested. Japan’s love of nature. The
every piece of dog ownership. presenter, who worked for over
Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-
Bring your questions and leave a decade as the lead educator
8:30PM. Begins 5/20/2021. Online
feeling ready to take the puppy Course, $25. at the Boston Museum of Fine
plunge. Arts with a special interest in
Sec. 02: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-
Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00- 8:30PM. Begins 5/20/2021. Online Japanese art, will also weave
8:30PM. Begins 5/13/2021. Online Course, $15. that background into this
Course, $25. evening’s talk.
Sec. 03: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-
Sec. 02: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00- 8:30PM. Begins 5/20/2021. Online Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-
8:30PM. Begins 5/13/2021. Online Course, $10. 8:30PM. Begins 5/27/2021. Online
Course, $15. Course, $25.
Sec. 03: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00- Sec. 02: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-
8:30PM. Begins 5/13/2021. Online 8:30PM. Begins 5/27/2021. Online
Course, $10 Course, $15.
Sec. 03: # sessions: 1 Day: Th 7:00-
8:30PM. Begins 5/27/2021. Online
Course, $10.
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brookline
SmartPrograms for Children
Brookline SmartPrograms
for children ages 5-13
Thank you to all families who joined us for SmartVacations in December and February.
We look forward to future programs in April and in the summer, and whether in person,
or online we will fill your child’s vacations with learning and fun!
SmartVacations SmartSummers
April 2021 Summer 2021
Our April program will have options for both Discover the hottest summer destination,
virtual and in-person classes. Sign up for a SmartSummers! Choose from an exciting
fun-filled 4 days: array of educational adventures that include
Tuesday, April 20– science, creative arts, theater, computers, and
Friday, April 23, 2021. more.
For more information about these programs, please visit our website at
www.brooklineadulted.org or call BA&CE at 617-730-2700, ext. 0.
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S E L F - C A R E S P E C I A LS
Special Classes for Trying Times
We all need a little self-care under ‘normal’ circumstances, so it’s no surprise we could use some extra care under difficult circumstances.
Using Painting for Self- Mind, Body, Spirit Wildcrafting: Making Herbal
Transformation Jennifer Lin Lloyd, Instructor Tonics with Herbs and
Danielle Schechner-Kanofsky, A holistic approach to fitness, Mind, Body, Flowers
Instructor Spirit exercises the brain, strengthens
the body, and fortifies the spirit. Built on
Kelly Cannon, Instructor
Whether you are an experienced artist
a synthesis of Pilates, Yoga, and dance Join an herbalist to learn about elixirs that
feeling stalled, a “non-artist” seeking to find
principles, the class builds core strength and wow. Wildcrafting is the practice of foraging
your creative self, seeking to challenge new
accentuates relaxation and use of breath. for useful plants from their natural, wild
parts of your brain and being, or looking
Emphasis is placed on the abdominal habitat for edible or medicinal purposes.
for a creative way to eliminate stress and
muscles, and in the process, the entire body. Wildcrafting for your own medicinal herbs
seek joy‚ this course will help you transform
Movement is precise, and at the same time, is one of the most rewarding things that
barriers that stand in your path. We will
flowing. Muscles are toned and stretched, you can do. In this class, bring nature into
learn ways of doing and being creative
leading to improved strength, stamina, your life with easy-to-find herbs and flowers.
through a range of formal, experimental,
posture, flexibility, and a sense of well-being. Mix it up over zoom, chat with others who
and expressive exercises, techniques, and
While a basic exercise lexicon is established, seek to use herbs to boost their wellbeing,
processes; we will use watercolors, acrylic,
variety is utilized to stimulate mental and and become inspired to create something
drawing, ink, mixed media, collage, and
physical acuity. Exercises in this class are beautiful and nourishing. A suggested list of
more. In the process of using art as an
executed while sitting and laying on a mat. ingredients to have on hand will be emailed
avenue of self-exploration, you will learn to
Please have available a cushioned exercise upon registration.
trust in your own abilities and find ways to
mat and small pillow. Open to all levels. Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: Tu 7:00-8:30PM.
use painting to relax and enjoy life. A supply
list will be emailed upon registration. Sec. 01: # sessions: 16 Day: Tu, Th 9:00- Begins 5/4/2021. Online Course, $30.
10:00AM. Begins 4/6/2021. Online Course,
Sec. 01: # sessions: 6 Day: M 6:30-8:00PM.
$140.
Begins 4/5/2021. Online Course, $117.
Alone, But Not Lonely
Dance Fitness/Let Your Yoga Kitty Huang, Instructor
Silent River Walking Club Loneliness is not just having nobody to talk
Rebecca Arnoldi, Instructor
Dance® for Older Adults to when feeling sad, but also having no one
Emily Brenner, Instructor to share with when feeling happy. Many
We will walk along the river together wearing
situations cause us to be by ourselves in a
masks and socially distant. As we walk we will Join Emily for an afternoon recharge. This
world that is built for more than one person.
lapse in and out of conscious silent spells active senior class will include warm up,
It gets tiresome to say, “Table for one,
that will allow us to use all of our senses to dance fitness, and a full half hour of Let
please.” Yes, you can do many things alone,
experience the river and its plant and animal Your Yoga Dance®. Dance Fitness gets the
yet dining, watching a movie, or taking
inhabitants more deeply and to be together body moving, the brain connecting to the
a walk seems more fun with company.
in a safe way. Your guide, a naturalist, artist, body, and the heart and joy pumping. Then
Loneliness is a state of mind and a feeling. It
and yoga instructor, will also offer stretches Let Your Yoga Dance® moves us through the
may not associate with your circumstances
and nature explorations during breaks from chakras (seven energy centers of the body)
as much as you think. Actually, you can feel
the silence. She will discuss the flora and with all kinds of music, dance, breath, and
loved and blessed when you are alone.
fauna we encounter, and answer questions energy. The result is a blissful body, joyous
You can also feel lonely when you are with
from the group. Join this peaceful club of heart, and a steady and quiet mind. Great
someone or a group of people. The time
body and ecological awareness for a sense for all levels (even in a chair if you prefer)!
alone is a perfect time to think, to feel,
of calm and community. You will receive the zoom link in advance of
and to create. We will talk about several
Sec. 01: # sessions: 4 Day: M 3:00-4:00PM. class to participate safely from home while
approaches to enjoy solitude, bring more
Begins 4/5/2021. Meeting place along the connecting, moving and enjoying the yoga
connections with family and friends, and
Muddy River in Brookline to be determined, dance with others.
form new relationships. You do not need to
$50. Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: W 2:00-2:45PM. feel lonely alone.
Begins 4/7/2021. Online Course, $74.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: F 7:00-9:00PM.
Begins 5/7/2021. Online Course, $15.
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Especially for Liberal Arts
Children & Teens
SAT Preparation Course The Ottoman Empire: The Rise, Fall, and
Chris Orr, Instructor Global Legacy of a Civilization (1300-
MEETS IN Outdoor Parkour for 1918)
This class is geared towards students PERSON Children Anatole Sykley, Instructor
planning to take the SAT exam. In our
Parkour Generations Boston, Instructor The geographical nexus that connects
sessions, we will cover all aspects of
this critical college entrance exam. This socially distanced class is for Europe, Asia, and Africa, is the high plateau
This course focuses on teaching children of all ability and fitness levels, of Anatolia in central Turkey. This was the
strategies, reviewing important and will include instruction in the destination for small groups of migrant
basic movements and techniques of
I G H T ON content, and covering test taking Turkic-speaking peoples coming from far
R OR techniques. Students will take parkour, as well as exercises designed away Central Asia. They settled and built a
E F
TIM ST! practice tests sourced directly to improve general fitness and ensure network of tribes and principalities, which
E T E
TH from the College Board, between the long-term practice of the discipline. later united to become what we know as
class sessions to simulate the Classes focus on exploring and moving the Ottoman Empire, a destiny foretold in
actual test. The instructor will provide safely through one’s environment a mysterious dream revealed to a Medieval
feedback on the student’s progress in both and overcoming both mental and Turkic chieftain. Ottoman control of global
the math and verbal sections of the SAT. physical obstacles through the trade routes that converged on this region
The required text: The Official SAT Study progressive training system of parkour. included the ancient Silk Route, as well as
Guide is available for purchase online. A combination of games, exercises, trade routes from all across Western and
challenges, and technical drills will Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: W 4:00-6:00PM. Begins provide scalable challenges to a wide
4/7/2021. Online Course, $140. Ottoman conquests of large parts of these
range of skill levels and will improve same lands have left their mark on world-
balance, coordination, strength, spatial historical outcomes, some of which were
Stock Market GameTM for Middle awareness, and flexibility‚ all while tragic. But, in other another view, by ruling
Schoolers having fun. All classes are taught by such a large and diverse set of geographies
Peter Yaffe, Instructor experienced ADAPT-certified coaches. and peoples, the Ottomans were forced
We’ll meet in front of the UAB. Please to be pragmatic, practiced tolerance and
Make big money fast (virtually, that is). In notify our office of any allergies or
this fun and high-spirited setting, you’ll try encouraged the expression of art, culture,
things we should know. Please note and scientific progress. We will explore why
to grow a virtual $100,000 cash account into we’ll meet outside regardless of
a top-performing portfolio and learn how and how the Ottomans declined in years
weather. Participants should dress before World War I and to what extent the
daily events that shape our world affect our accordingly.
finances. Play The Stock Market GameTM legacy of the Ottoman empire may explain
and you’ll learn how investing actually Ages 6 to 9: # sessions: 8 Day: M 3:30-4:30PM. Middle East events today.
Begins 4/5/2021. Unified Arts Building, $150.
works, starting by examining how the Sec. 01: # sessions: 6 Day: F 1:00-3:00PM. Begins
markets work, types of investment products, Ages 10 to 13: # sessions: 8 Day: M 4:45- 4/30/2021. Online Course, $118.
investment research, use of stock charts, 5:45PM. Begins 4/5/2021. Unified Arts
global events and conducting research for Building, $150.
case studies. Then you’ll learn about risk,
speculating, diversification, and borrowing
on margin. Working individually and in
teams, you’ll compete against your fellow
classmates and other groups across the
state in this SIFMA Foundation sponsored
game.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 10 Day: M 4:00-5:00PM. Begins
4/5/2021. Online Course, $140.
The Battle of Nicopolis, 1396
(painted in 1523)
8 Brookline Adult & Community Education • Spring 2021NEW! The Literary Terrain of Celia White People Challenging Racism:
Music &
E S P E C I A L LY F O R C H I L D R E N & T E E N S
LIBER AL ARTS
MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS
Laighton Thaxter (1835-1894) Moving from Talk to Action
Performing Arts
Rosalie Davis, Instructor Community Change, Instructor
Celia Thaxter was a New England writer and Racism is a system that White people
artist celebrated in her own time for her created, maintain, and condone; therefore,
poetry, garden, and the summer salon she White people in particular need to take
hosted on Appledore Island off the coast immediate action to end it. “White People
of southern Maine, a resort frequented by Challenging Racism: Moving From Talk to
artists, musicians, and other writers. This Action” is a small, online workshop which African Energized Hand Drumming
course will be devoted to Thaxter’s life and meets for five sessions to guide participants
DrumConnection Faculty
works in the context of place, using her to: Examine the role of White people in
masterpiece, Among the Isles of Shoals as a dismantling racism, becoming antiracist, Whether you own drums or use pots,
departure. We will also sample biography and building an equitable society; Explore pans, tabletops, or more, this course will
and her horticultural memoir, An Island the impact of White privilege, and how teach you the basics. Hand Drumming
Garden. As a final project, students will have being unaware of that advantage helps targets certain areas of the brain that lead
the option to present an original poem, perpetuate racism; Write about their own to relaxation and concentration. Studies
review, essay, or other work in response to racial awareness journeys; Enhance their have shown that playing drums causes
their study. For the first class, read the first understanding and capacity for action the brain’s electric and chemical functions
half of Among the Isles of Shoals. Also, read through discussion of short readings, to charge and act upon the human body
the introduction and first chapter of Beyond videos, and other materials; Share everyday causing many types of healing. Although
the Garden Gate. racism-related situations where they may MRI tests have shown that all musical
not have effectively responded and, using activity helps, drumming has the best effect.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 4 Day: Tu 5:00-6:30PM. Begins
role plays, work out effective ways to We will take the deeply rooted, genetic
4/6/2021. Online Course, $84.
challenge racism; Develop a specific plan connection humans have with music and
for challenging racism in the workplace, an combine it with the time-honored tradition
Wagner’s Operas: Racist Roots or Multi- organization, or in the community, while of many types of drumming. We will focus
Ethnic? being encouraged to find other people on rhythms from Africa, Brazil, and Haiti.
Anatole Sykley, Instructor in their lives who can provide support Our universal love stems from the concept
and serve as accountability partners in that drums are thought to be one of the
Tales of gods, like the Nordic Germanic hero oldest forms of music in the world and are
Siegfried, and his dragon-slaying exploits implementing your plans. Please note:
Attendance at all sessions and completion a celebration of human history. Please have
is a motif that echoes in many European a drum, large pot, or other object to play. If
myths. They bargain with each other, of all assignments are required. Each
participant will receive a phone call from you would like to rent a real drum contact
interfere in the affairs of worldly men and Alan at 781-316-8068 and leave a message.
women, and are eventually doomed. The one of the facilitators prior to the start of
this program to review the commitment and Rentals are available and deliverable.
composer, Richard Wagner, used tales such
as these not just from German sources, class requirements. Participants of all racial Sec. 01: # sessions: 6 Day: Tu 6:00-7:00PM. Begins
but from places as far afield as Ireland, identities are welcome. 4/27/2021. Online Course, $123.
Britain, Iceland, and even drawing from Sec. 01: # sessions: 5 Day: W 6:30-8:30PM. Begins
Indian Hindu culture. His final opera Parsifal 4/7/2021. Online Course, $150.
Play the Banjo
is an example with allusions to tales of the
Paul Sedgwick, Instructor
King Arthur cycle of myths. Wagner was
also interested in what Western culture, What’s more fun than listening to the
especially German culture should mean banjo? Playing the banjo! You will learn
and represent to the world, which brought the secrets behind the two most popular
his operatic ideas into conflict with those styles of 5-string banjo playing: Bluegrass,
of other composers, philosophers, and or three-finger style picking; and Old-
cultural scions. Was Wagner in agreement Time clawhammer or frailing style. You
with his times, or was he an outlier? And, will be given the opportunity to focus on
looking towards the future, how could such one style or the other, or may choose to
old, universal stories become adopted learn both. We will look at the amazing
and turned later to support the extremist history of “America’s instrument” through
views of the Nazi regime who also looked to demonstrations and recordings. Please
Germany’s mythic past to build up their own bring a 5-string banjo, clip-on tuner,
twisted ideas of a superior race and culture? music stand, recording device (phone
We will discuss whether Wagner’s known is acceptable) and a notebook to class.
anti-Semitic feelings influenced his operas, Required textbooks: Banjo for Beginners: An
actually making them also anti-Semitic. In Easy Beginning Method by Tony Trischka, and
what way did the Nazis love and use his Clawhammer Banjo Primer Book with Video
works to further their own policies? There and Audio Access by Bradley Laird are both
are some surprises in the story of Wagner, available online.
his music, and why his operas remain Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: W 7:30-9:00PM. Begins
popular to this day. 4/7/2021. Online Course, $168.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: F 10:00AM-12:00PM.
Begins 4/9/2021. Online Course, $140.
brooklineadulted.org • 617•730•2700 9Beginning Mandolin Play the Piano: Grow Your Skills Acting: Scenes from Pulitzer Award-
Brian Stuligross, Instructor Jonathan Lovenstein, Instructor Winning Plays
A mandolin is a stringed musical instrument This Beyond Beginner course will D. Adriane Spunt, Instructor
in the lute family and is usually plucked focus on major scales, primary chords, Immerse yourself in award-winning writing
with a plectrum or pick. This is a class for more complicated rhythms, and linear by acting in scenes from playwrights who
students who are interested in developing accompaniments with the left hand. The have garnered the highest awards for
basic mandolin skills and playing with required text: Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano their original and compelling plays. See for
others in a group. We will practice picking Course: Lesson Book, Level One, is available yourself why women writers like Lorraine
techniques and learn scales and chords. for purchase online. Access to a piano or Hansberry, Marsha Norman, Lynn Nottage,
In addition, we will learn to play several keyboard for practice is required. and Mary Chase took home the prize.
Americana folk songs as well as a couple Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: Th 7:15-8:45PM. Begins Explore these writers’ creative minds by
of tunes from the Bluegrass and Celtic 4/8/2021. Online Course, $168. becoming the characters in their imaginative
traditions. Please bring a mandolin. worlds. Character work, genre, and verbal
Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: Th 6:00-7:30PM. Begins and nonverbal communication are just a
4/8/2021. Online Course, $168. Learn to Sing few of the many topics that will be covered
Lee R. Soto, Instructor in this highly participatory acting class.
Experience the enjoyment of expressing Some homework will be given to prepare for
Ukulele: Relax and Play Music yourself through music by discovering each week, such as reading a play. For the
Paul Sedgwick, Instructor your singing voice. Each singer will explore first class, please read Mary Chase’s Harvey.
Take care of yourself and learn to play the range, agility, and timbre of his or her Sec. 01: # sessions: 4 Day: Th 6:00-8:00PM. Begins
the ukulele. We will start from the voice, and work on solo and group singing. 5/6/2021. Online Course, $99.
very beginning with lessons in chords, We will develop proper tone production,
strumming patterns, introductory music breathing, and posture. Students and the
theory, and maybe even a little fingerpicking. instructor will choose the vocal repertoire
Voice Talent: Acting with Your Voice
You will learn to play and sing a variety of so that all aspects of vocal technique and Lau Lapides, Instructor
popular songs, including ukulele classics musical interpretation can be applied to Have you ever been told you have a voice
from the 20s and 30s, Pop tunes, Rock, specific songs. Our emphasis will range for radio? Have you ever wondered what it
Blues, and Folk. We will also take advantage from traditional Jazz standards to more would be like to voice the next hit cartoon
of the joy of playing music with others from contemporary show or pop tunes. or commercial? This fast-paced, interactive,
the very first class. Please bring a ukulele Sec. 01 (Beginner): # sessions: 8 Day: Tu 6:00- fun workshop will introduce students to
to class. Note: A Concert or Tenor size 7:30PM. Begins 4/6/2021. Online Course, $168. the world of voice-over. Discover powerful
ukulele is strongly recommended. While the techniques that offer a solid foundation of
Sec. 02 (Beyond Beginner): # sessions: 8 Day: Tu
Soprano size is very familiar and cute, the vocal tools for those who are experiencing
7:30-9:00PM. Begins 4/6/2021. Online Course, $168.
larger sizes provide a more comfortable and voice-over for the first time or looking
accessible learning and playing experience. to launch a career in the industry. We
Additionally, please bring a music stand, Improv and Memory will incorporate practice time and offer
clip-on tuner, and recording device (phone NEW! Emily Singer, Instructor professional feedback, including a Q&A
is acceptable) to class. Required textbooks: discussion. Learn about the many genres
Can you expand the limits of your memory? of scripts including: animation, commercial,
The Daily Ukulele: 365 Songs for Better Living,
Come find out, as you enjoy being in the narration, eLearning copy, and much more.
by Liz and Jim Beloff, and Jake Shimabukuro
moment with the art of improv, in this Please wear comfortable clothing and bring
Teaches Ukulele Lessons: Book with Full-Length
collaborative, experiential class. You will water.
Online Video.
participate in a variety of improvisations,
Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: W 6:00-7:30PM. Begins with a focus on games and scenarios that Sec. 01: # sessions: 1 Day: Sa 9:30-11:00AM. Begins
4/7/2021. Online Course, $168. 4/17/2021. Online Course, $35.
exercise your memory. Be a part of our
lively Zoom venue and expect fun, laugh-
Introductory Guitar filled improvs, along with memory “games”.
Whether you are a performer, or wishing to
Brian Stuligross, Instructor apply techniques to other types of work and Private Voice Lessons
Introductory Guitar is a course for those everyday life, all are welcome. Everybody If you are interested in private
who have never picked up a guitar before, or at any level will enjoy this party. A variety of voice lessons please email
for beginners who can strum a few chords memorization methods will be introduced.
and would like to have fun learning new
bacep@psbma.org.
No acting experience required. Open to
songs and playing with other guitarists. Our ages 16 to 110.
primary emphasis will be on building chord
Sec. 01: # sessions: 6 Day: W 7:00-9:00PM. Begins
vocabulary, establishing a rhythm, switching 4/7/2021. Online Course, $120.
between chords, and gaining comfort with
the instrument. We’ll learn about different
chord types, what chord symbols mean,
and how to play songs reading from a chord
chart. Please bring a guitar.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: M 7:00-8:30PM. Begins
4/5/2021. Online Course, $168.
10 Brookline Adult & Community Education • Spring 2021Writing & Budgeting Basics for Grant Writers
Adjoa-Eva Acquaah-Harrison, Instructor
Getting Personal: Memoir Workshop
Daniel Gewertz, Instructor
Communication Your nonprofit budget tells a story and
should be as important to your proposal
Celebrities can assume readers of their
biographies will be seduced by fame; but
W R I T I N G & CO M M U N I C AT I O N S K I L L S
package in a manner that aligns with your when the rest of us write about our personal
Skills narrative. Learn how to enhance your
proposal with line items that identify the
lives, we need to grab hold of a reader by
the powers of our expression, our ideas, and
projected costs of specific program and our storytelling charms. Each week, this class
operational needs, related to running your will help sculpt your selected memories so
organization successfully. Does your budget that their inherent power can be brought to
Private Virtual Writing Consultation tell a good story? This course will teach you the page. We’ll focus on the crafting of short,
the steps for getting the foundation’s buy- concise memoir pieces, with weekly prompts
In our individual consultation sessions, in and support. Learn to project the cost and assignments meant to jump-start your
writing instructors are available one-on- of a new program and activity expenses; writing. We also welcome students who are
one to assist students of all skill levels additional costing for existing program starting, or continuing, longer works. Why
and address specific issues in writing. expansion, and adjustments to operational do certain moments haunt, charm, excite, or
Students may choose the time and day needs for related staff and in-kind sadden us in retrospect? Whether emotional,
of the week, Monday through Friday, or valuations. The objective of this class is to comical, sensual, or spiritual in nature, what
Saturday morning. Once we have your help the grant writer anticipate and capture are the moments in your life that make for
preferred schedule, we will work on all the numbers that reflect what the great stories? Stories will be disseminated
finding an instructor to match your needs. proposal describes. It can be taken on its via email, and then, read aloud in class.
Please come prepared with materials you own or along with a course in grant writing
would like to work on with your instructor. Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: Tu 6:30-8:30PM. Begins
and foundation relations. Experience in the 4/6/2021. Online Course, $160.
Sessions will take place via Zoom. Discounts, nonprofit sector is helpful but not required.
waivers, credits, or transfers do not apply. The course instructor will provide a number
To schedule sessions, please visit our of helpful resource materials.
website (brooklineadulted.org) to fill out a
tutoring sign-up form. Sec. 01: # sessions: 3 Day: Th 3:00-5:00PM. Begins
4/29/2021. Online Course, $96.
Sec. 01 (2 hours): $80.
Sec. 02 (4 hours): $160.
Screenwriting 101: Television and Movies
Scott Anderson, Instructor
Grantwriting Basics: The Anatomy of a Come learn the basics of TV and movie
Grant writing. Whether you want to write a feature
Adjoa-Eva Acquaah-Harrison, Instructor film, create an original pilot, or become a
Grants are critical to the survival of all staff writer for a network, cable, or streaming
nonprofit organizations, and a relationship show, this class will cover everything from
with foundations is an essential partnership generating strong characters and dialogue
to winning grants. This course teaches to season-long story arcs, the realities
the best approach to winning grants for of the entertainment business, and the
operational and programmatic needs differences between short and long form
while simultaneously expanding your script format and narrative structure. We will
organization’s annual, multi-year, and also examine the three-act writing structure
long-term funder relationships. You will and the art of pitching and selling your ideas.
learn how to proactively access Request for Whether you’ve been writing for years or are
Proposals that match your work, develop a novice, you’ll find this course beneficial.
a flair for crafting a powerful LOI (Letter of Sec. 01: # sessions: 6 Day: Sa 10:00AM-12:00PM.
Intent), Executive Summary, and complete Begins 5/1/2021. Online Course, $118.
the proposal package on time. Join us to
learn the techniques, tips, and tricks that
are needed to research, identify, qualify, Fiction Workshop
and write your grant proposals. Prior Valerie Lute, Instructor
grant writing experience is helpful but not Whether you are looking for feedback on
required. your work in progress or just beginning your
Sec. 01: # sessions: 3 Day: Th 3:00-5:00PM. Begins journey with fiction writing, this interactive
4/8/2021. Online Course, $96. workshop will help you hone your creative Love writing classes with
writing skills. In this class, beginners and
experienced writers alike will have a chance
Valerie?
to share their writing with a receptive Check out the Festival of
audience. In our workshop, we will praise Learning where you will find a
what is working in the story, as well as special session with her! Details on
raise suggestions for improvement. Weekly page 3.
assignments will be introduced in class, and
students may bring copies of their work to
discuss the following week. Assignments will
focus on a specific aspect of craft, including
character, plot, and setting.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 6 Day: Th 6:30-8:30PM. Begins
4/29/2021. Online Course, $118.
brooklineadulted.org • 617•730•2700 11Languages Beginning Russian
Jannette Shaulov, Instructor
French I
Sandy Lampert, Instructor
This course is for students who have French I is for those who have had no
little or no previous experience learning previous French study, or have forgotten
Russian. Our study of the language will what they learned. Emphasis will be placed
include the Cyrillic alphabet, basic Russian on learning a new sound system and listening
pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, skills. By studying vocabulary and basic
and customs. By the end of the course, grammar, you will learn to understand and
Private Language Lessons students can expect to read some Russian, say simple phrases using the present tense
hold a very simple conversation, and feel of the three basic verb groups. You will gain
In our individual tutoring sessions, Language confident enough to continue studies on confidence in basic sentence construction
instructors are available one-on-one to work their own. Course materials will be emailed as well as listening comprehension. The
with students. Students may choose the to students. required textbook: Ultimate French Beginner-
time and day of the week, Monday through Intermediate, is available at the Brookline
Friday, or Saturday morning. Please come Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: Th 6:00-8:00PM. Begins
4/8/2021. Online Course, $170. Booksmith and online.
prepared with materials you would like to
work on with your instructor. Once we have Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: M 6:30-8:30PM. Begins
your preferred schedule, we will work on 4/5/2021. Online Course, $170.
Italian I
finding an instructor to match your needs.
Maria Conte, Instructor
Sessions will take place via Zoom. Discounts, French II
waivers, credits, or transfers do not apply. Whether you’re planning your first trip to
Italy or are enchanted by the language Frantz Presume, Instructor
To schedule private sessions, please visit
our website (brooklineadulted.org) to fill out of Dante, this course will introduce you French II is for those who have completed
a tutoring sign-up form. to Italian using a relaxed, conversational French I, or its equivalent. You will continue
approach. This course, ideal for travelers, to develop vocabulary and speaking skills
Sec. 01 (4 hours): $160.
is for those who have little or no previous at a beginning level. You should know the
Sec. 02 (6 hours): $240. experience learning Italian. We will focus verbs être, avoir, aller, and faire and their
Sec. 03 (8 hours): $320. on vocabulary, grammar, basic verb many uses, plus the three verb group
conjugation, and pronunciation. Emphasis conjugations in the present tense. We will
will be placed on speaking and listening introduce the passé composé, l’imparfait,
Beginning Japanese comprehension. By the end of the course, and futur simple, and continue with skills
Yuko Sato, Instructor you will become more comfortable for simple speaking and writing. You will be
The Beginner class will explore basic speaking, writing, and listening to Italian. A able to count and tell time. The required
grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation $25 textbook fee is included in the course textbook Communication Progressive du
through situational dialogues on topics fee. Textbooks will be mailed to you, so Français, niveau débutant is available online.
such as shopping, making acquaintances, there is an additional $10 shipping fee Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: Th 6:30-8:30PM. Begins
dining out, and more. Vocabulary lists included. 4/8/2021. Online Course, $170.
with the corresponding basic Hiragana Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: Tu 6:00-8:00PM. Begins
characters will help you learn to read 4/6/2021. Online Course, $205.
and pronounce Japanese. The required Conversations en Français
Sec. 02: # sessions: 8 Day: Th 9:30-11:30AM. Begins
textbook: Japanese for Busy People I: 4/8/2021. Online Course, $205. Sandy Lampert, Instructor
Romanized Version with CD, is available at Pour ceux qui parlent déjà français et qui
the Brookline Booksmith. The Beyond veulent maintenir ou améliorer leur niveau
Beginner class is for the students who Italian II de langue. Nous travaillerons dans des
finished the beginner course or who can Maria Conte, Instructor séances de conversation sur des sujets
read hiragana characters. Students will learn This course is for those who have divers afin d’enrichir votre vocabulaire et
katakana characters, verb conjugations, and completed Italian I, or who have equivalent de développer votre sens de l’expression
more vocabulary to build up grammatical experience. We will continue to expand idiomatique français. En plus de la
skills. The required textbook: Japanese for vocabulary, learn irregular verbs, their production orale, objectif essentiel du cours,
Busy People I: Romanized Version with CD, conjugation, and the simple past tense, nous reverrons des points de grammaire,
is available at the Brookline Booksmith. and improve speaking and listening lirons des extraits de textes francophones,
The Intermediate level will help improve comprehension. By the end of the course, écouterons de la musique et regarderons
your ability to use Japanese accurately and you will become more comfortable des documents audiovisuels.
appropriately with fluency, building on speaking, writing, and listening to Italian. A Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: W 6:30-8:30PM. Begins
the basic skills you have learned. We will $25 textbook fee is included in the course 4/7/2021. Online Course, $170.
focus on reading comprehension, spoken fee. Textbooks will be mailed to you, so
fluency, and composition, with materials there is an additional $10 shipping fee
organized around social and cultural topics. included.
The required textbook: Genki: An Integrated
Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: Th 6:00-8:00PM. Begins
Course in Elementary Japanese II, Second
4/8/2021. Online Course, $205.
Edition, is available online.
Sec. 01 (Beginner): # sessions: 8 Day: Tu 6:00-
8:00PM. Begins 4/6/2021. Online Course, $170.
Sec. 02 (Beyond Beginner): # sessions: 8 Day: W
10:00AM-12:00PM. Begins 4/7/2021. Online Course,
$170.
Sec. 03 (Intermediate): # sessions: 8 Day: Th
10:00AM-12:00PM. Begins 4/8/2021. Online Course,
$170.
12 Brookline Adult & Community Education • Spring 2021Spanish I
Soledad Phelan, Instructor
Spanish IV
Helena Alfonzo, Instructor E.S.L.
This course is for those who have little or This course is for students who have
no previous experience learning Spanish. completed Spanish III or have equivalent
Emphasis will be placed on simple experience. The goal of this course is
conversation, including everyday vocabulary. to increase fluency and proficiency by
We will cover greetings, the alphabet, the deepening your knowledge of conversation,
present tense of regular verbs, noun-subject grammar, and writing skills. Grammar
L A N G UAG E S
E N G L I S H A S A S E CO N D L A N G UAG E
and gender agreement, numbers, and other topics to be covered include a review of the Private E.S.L. Lessons
basic vocabulary. The required textbook: preterite tense (regular and irregular verbs),
In our individual tutoring sessions, E.S.L.
Spanish Now! Level 1 with CDs, 8th Edition, is the stem-changing verbs (-ar, -er, -ir) in the
instructors are available one-on-one
available at the Brookline Booksmith and present and past tenses, formation of the
to work with students on all skill areas.
online. past imperfect tense of regular and irregular
Students may choose the time and day
Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: Th 7:30-9:30PM. Begins verbs, and the future tense of regular and
of the week, Monday through Friday, or
4/8/2021. Online Course, $170. irregular verbs.
Saturday morning. Please come prepared
Sec. 02: # sessions: 8 Day: Sa 9:00-11:00AM. Begins Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: Tu 6:30-8:00PM. Begins with materials you would like to work on
4/10/2021. Online Course, $170. 4/6/2021. Online Course, $145. with your instructor. Once we have your
preferred schedule, we will work on finding
an instructor to match your needs. Sessions
Spanish II Conversación en Español
will take place via Zoom. Discounts, waivers,
Soledad Phelan, Instructor Helena Alfonzo, Instructor credits, or transfers do not apply. To
This course is for students who have Esta clase es para los que ya pueden schedule private sessions, please visit our
completed Spanish I or have equivalent hablar español con cierta fluidez y para website (brooklineadulted.org) to fill out a
experience. We will cover the present los que quieren mejorar su dominio del tutoring sign-up form.
indicative tense of irregular verbs, the vocabulario y de la gramática de idioma. Sec. 01 (2 hours): $80.
prepositions a and de, the verbs ser and Utilizaremos una serie de lecturas y videos
o cortometrajes (short films) para iniciar Sec. 02 (4 hours): $160.
estar, descriptive and limiting adjectives,
more cardinal numbers, the agreement charlas, ampliar nuestro vocabulario y Sec. 03 (8 hours): $320.
of ordinal numbers, and other basic aprender sobre la cultura del mundo
vocabulary. By the end of the course, you hispano. Además, repasaremos los
will become more comfortable speaking, temas gramaticales avanzados (y no tan Beginning English
writing, and listening to Spanish. The avanzados) que sean necesarios, según los Lee R. Soto, Instructor
required textbook: Spanish Now! Level 1 with conocimientos de los estudiantes. This course is for students who know
CDs, 8th Edition, is available at the Brookline Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: W 6:30-8:00PM. Begins some English and who have completed an
Booksmith and online. 4/7/2021. Online Course, $145. introductory English course. In each class,
Sec. 02: # sessions: 8 Day: Sa 11:00AM-1:00PM. you will work on grammar and vocabulary,
Begins 4/10/2021. Online Course, $170. writing, conversational skills, and reading
and comprehension. We will review the use
of the present tense to talk and write about
Spanish III our habits and daily routines, and we will
Sandy Lampert, Instructor work on prepositions of place (at, in, on),
This course is for students who have determiners (this, that, these), simple past
completed Spanish II or have equivalent tense (I ran), the verb to be, and present
experience. We will review the irregular continuous. The required textbook: Side
verbs in the present tense and study the by Side 2 Book and Workbook, Third Edition,
preterite or past tense of regular and is available at the Brookline Booksmith or
irregular verbs, reflexive verbs in the online.
present and preterite tenses, direct and Sec. 01: # sessions: 24 Day: Tu, W, Th 9:00-10:00AM.
indirect object pronouns, and the verb Begins 4/6/2021. Online Course, $204.
gustar. By the end of the course, you will
become more comfortable speaking, writing,
and listening to Spanish. The required
Beginning English Conversation Practice
textbook: Spanish Now! Level 1 with CDs, Lee R. Soto, Instructor
8th Edition, is available at the Brookline This course is for students who know
Booksmith. some English and who have completed
Sec. 01: # sessions: 8 Day: Tu 6:30-8:30PM. Begins an introductory English course or feel
4/6/2021. Online Course, $170. comfortable speaking some English with
others. In each class, you will learn grammar
For course updates and information: and vocabulary through discussion. We
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK will review the use of the present tense to
www.facebook.com/brooklineadulted talk about our habits and daily routines,
and we will work on prepositions of place
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER (at, in, on), determiners (this, that, these),
twitter.com/BAandCE simple past tense (I ran), the verb to be, and
present continuous. Course material will be
provided by the instructor.
Sec. 01: # sessions: 24 Day: Tu, W, Th 10:15-
11:15AM. Begins 4/6/2021. Online Course, $204.
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