ISD 728 Community Education

Designed for beginners, this course introduces students to speaking and reading Spanish. Participants will practice fundamental language structures, common idiomatic expressions, and essential vocabulary and grammar needed for simple conversations. Whether starting from scratch or refreshing prior knowledge, by the end of the course, students will be able to ask and answer questions effectively and communicate in Spanish. Required Textbooks (Available at Amazon.com in paperback or e-edition-paperback recommended) Both books include audio recordings and flashcards to aid in vocabulary at www.mhlanguagelab.com Easy Spanish Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein Published by McGraw-Hill ISBN 978-0-07-146338-8 MHID 0-07-146338-0 Approximate Cost: $14 in paperback, $9 e-edition (paperback recommended) Easy Spanish Reader Premium Third Edition by William T. Tardy Published by McGraw-Hill ISBN 978-0-07-185019-3 MHID 0-07-185019-8 Approximate Cost: $14 in paperback, $9 e-edition (paperback recommended)

Do you live in Sherburne County and have an interest in learning about running your own licensed Family Childcare? Join us for an informational meeting where you’ll learn about the licensing process and have time to get your questions answered. Currently licensed and experienced Family Childcare Providers will be present to give you direct information about what it takes to be a professional Childcare Provider and have your own business. The Milestones Navigator will also join us and outline supports available to new and old childcare providers.

Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music. A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing—all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the “Instant Piano” class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical horizons, and free yourself from sheet-music dependence. Be the life of the party! Prior experience with chords recommended. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and an optional monthly question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom.

They say everyone has a book in them—do you? This course is designed for those with little to no fiction writing experience and guides you toward achieving your writing goals. You’ll learn the fundamental building blocks of storytelling—character, plot, and setting—explore different forms of fiction, and discover genres that inspire you. Whether you’ve never written a word of fiction or haven’t written since school, you’ll leave the course with the skills and confidence to start a new story or revive an old one that’s been sitting in your drawer.

Explore the craft of voiceovers! Learn from a working voice actor. Get an inside look at their start in the industry. Discover how easy and affordable it can be to set up and work from home. You will read a script and receive coaching and performance ideas while your instructor takes notes to create a voice evaluation you will receive in a follow up call. One-time, 90 minute, 1:1, video-chat class! Learn more: https://www.voicesforall.com/pages/one-on-one-schools.cfm Upon completion of registration, you will be contacted by Voices for All to schedule your class at a convenient day and time.

Your wedding day is nearing and you don't know how to dance. Not to worry! In this single two-hour lesson, you and your fiancé will be taught everything you need to know to make your first dance much more interesting than shifting awkwardly from side to side. Learn an entrance onto the dance floor, easy steps and turns that fit with most songs, and an impressive dip to end your dance! Class is open to bride/groom, father/daughter, mother/son, parents of the bride/groom, and any other special pairings you plan to include on your wedding day. To reach the instructor in advance of your lesson to share your song or discuss your needs, visit www.ConstantineDance.com. A link is provided there for song ideas, too! Casual dress.