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SUMMARY:ARABIC LANGUAGE CLASSES | FALL 2025
DESCRIPTION:TO APPLY\, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS REGISTRATION FORM: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M72J1VHnXoXMQU5JkIsgRKEdfYUMY9euvzIYmaSGu3c/  \n  \nArabic for Social Justice \nAlgarabía Language Co-op is offering new Arabic courses at The People’s Forum to those who are interested in learning Arabic with a focus on topics of social justice\, cinema\, media\, and culture. Through weekly social justice themes\, and using a communicative and popular education approach\, participants will improve their Arabic skills\, and critically engage with various cultural productions in Arabic\, including films\, TV series\, newsreels\, short stories\, and songs.  \nThese courses are designed for folks at different levels of fluency in their productive (speaking\, writing) and receptive (listening and reading) skills. Special focus will be given to learning vocabulary and community organizing terminology relevant to contemporary social movements in the U.S. and the Arab world.  \nSelected participants will be contacted by our instructors on a rolling basis and until a week before classes start. Late applications will be considered if spots are made available. If you have any questions\, you can write to us at algarabia.arabic@gmail.com  \nFor more information about our language services\, visit www.algarabialanguage.com and follow us on Instagram! \n  \nA1: Beginner I (in-person and virtual options) \n\nThis course is designed for students who have no prior experience in learning Arabic. It introduces students to the Arabic alphabet and covers the basics of reading\, writing and grammar; it will focus on pronunciation\, oral fluency\, intro to colloquial Arabic and differences among varieties\, in relation to formal Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).\nVirtual: Sundays\, starting October 19 – 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM EST (10 weeks)\n\nIn case of high enrollment\, we might open another virtual session at 9:00 AM EST \n\nIn-Person: Tuesdays\, starting October 14 – 6:30 PM – 9 PM EST (10 weeks)\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale.* \n\n*$500 if contribution is paid for by work stipend instead of individual participants. \n  \nA2: Beginner II (virtual only) \n\nThis course is designed for students who finished one semester of Arabic learning. It reviews topics covered in the True Beginner Arabic course and expands on grammar\, verb conjugation in different tenses\, vocabulary\, and idiomatic expressions. \nVirtual: Sundays\, starting October 19 – 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM EST (10 weeks)\n\nIn case of high enrollment\, we might open another virtual session at 9:00 AM EST \n\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale.* \n\n*$500 if contribution is paid for by work stipend instead of individual participants. \n  \nA3: Beginner III (in-person and virtual options) \n\nThis course is designed for students who finished two semesters of Arabic learning. It reviews topics covered in First Year Arabic and expands on grammar\, verb conjugation in different tenses\, and vocabulary and aims to build basic conversational skills on different themes. It focuses on colloquial Arabic and their varieties vis-à-vis formal Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).\nVirtual: Sundays\, starting October 19 – 11:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST (10 weeks)\nIn-Person: Wednesdays\, starting October 15 – 6:30 PM – 9 PM EST  (10 weeks)\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale.* \n\n*$500 if contribution is paid for by work stipend instead of individual participants. \n  \nB2: Intermediate II – Egyptian Film Club (virtual only) \n\nThis high intermediate course is designed for students who have taken at least one year of Arabic classes. It builds on first year Arabic grammar while focusing on conversational skills. Homework includes watching films\, translating transcripts of colloquial film dialogues\, reading social media posts\, writing film\, scene\, and character descriptions. \nClass sessions will include a political education component through films that portray politics of class and gender at different moments of Egyptian history.\nVirtual: Sundays\, starting November 2 – 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST (10 weeks)\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale.* \n\n*$500 if contribution is paid for by work stipend instead of individual participants. \n  \nNOTE: This program prioritizes working class\, queer\, BIPOC\, and heritage speakers of Arabic. As part of Algarabía’s mission to make our courses accessible\, we have sliding-scale rate options and payment plans available. Once you complete the application and are selected\, you will be given the opportunity to apply to these discounted rates individually. \nABOUT US: \nAt Algarabía Language Co-op\, we see language learning as a meaningful\, collaborative and transformative process\, reflected in our training in hands-on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches and our use of popular education in the language classroom. We seek to support the holistic development of all language learners as they become competent multilingual speakers. We devise classroom activities and use textbooks and other original didactic materials that meet our participants’ needs and that represent the linguistic and racial/ethnic diversity of the Spanish- and Arabic-speaking worlds.
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/arabic-language-classes-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Arabic,Education,Language courses
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SUMMARY:ASL LEVEL 3 | FALL 2025
DESCRIPTION:Level 3 will continue to develop and strengthen students’ storytelling and conversational skills! Participants will continue to become more comfortable in utilizing their visual space and expressing their own thoughts and ideas through American Sign Language. This course will also feature more in depth explorations of Deaf culture and how this current administration is affecting Deaf lives across the world. \nThis is a virtual class: \n\nSundays\, Oct 12th – November 16th\n12:00 -1:30pm ET\nSliding Scale ($150 – $300)\n\nAPPLY HERE
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/asl-level-3-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses
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SUMMARY:ASL LEVEL 2 | FALL 2025
DESCRIPTION:This ASL Level 2 course is designed to continue your skill development in expressive signing. \nThe focus of this course is to prepare students for non-verbal interaction and communication with members of the deaf community. You’ll learn useful vocabulary and you’ll be able to hold meaningful conversations about various topics. But it’s not all serious – you’ll also learn how to tell jokes\, use common expressions and sayings\, and relay anecdotes to your audience. \nWe’ll also focus on teaching you more about the deaf community\, so you gain a better appreciation for deaf culture\, activism\, and learn how you can get involved. \nThis is a virtual class: \n\nThursdays\, Oct 9th – November 13th\n5:00 – 6:30pm ET online via Zoom\nSliding Scale ($150 – $300)\n\n  \nAPPLY HERE
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/asl-level-2-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T183000
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SUMMARY:ASL LEVEL 1 | FALL 2025
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we will build your vocabulary in American Sign Language (get ready to be able to sign entire conversations!) and explore Deaf American culture and history. From learning the ABCs and how to introduce yourself to studying Deaf representation in media\, this offering will cover the basics of American Sign Language and American Deaf culture. \nThis is a virtual class: \n\nOct 6th – Nov 10\nMondays 5 – 630pm Online Via Zoom\nSliding Scale ($150 – $300)\n\nAPPLY HERE
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/asl-level-1-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses
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SUMMARY:SPANISH FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE | FALL 2025
DESCRIPTION:¡Bienvenides! Welcome to Spanish for Social Justice! \nAlgarabía Language Co-op is excited to announce that we are offering virtual Spanish classes this fall! \n  \nAlgarabía Language Co-op offers Spanish for Social Justice courses in partnership with The People’s Forum. We offer classes at the beginner\, intermediate\, and advanced levels of fluency for those interested in topics related to social justice\, politics\, and culture. Through weekly social justice themes and using a communicative and popular education approach\, participants will improve their Spanish skills and critically engage with various cultural productions centered around the lived experiences of working-class people of Indigenous and African descent on the continent. These courses are designed for folks at different levels of fluency in their productive (speaking\, writing) and receptive (listening and reading) skills. Special focus will be given to learning vocabulary and community organizing terminology relevant to contemporary social movements in New York City (Lenapehoking)\, one of the largest and most diverse Spanish-speaking cities in the world\, as well as the rest of Turtle Island and Abya Yala.  \nTo apply\, click HERE \n  \nFALL 2025 COURSE SCHEDULE: \n  \nClick HERE to view the complete list of classes\, schedules\, and descriptions.  \n*Times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST) / New York\, New York  \n  \nWEEKEND SESSIONS: Virtual Courses (10 Weeks)  \nStart: Saturday\, October 4th  \nEnd: Saturday\,\, December 13th  \n  \nWEEKDAY SESSIONS: Virtual Courses (10 Weeks)  \nStart: Monday October 6th & Wednesday October 8th  \nEnd: Monday December 15th & Wednesday December 17th \n  \nIMPORTANT: \n▪ This virtual program is Open-to-All. However\, we prioritize access to folks identified as BIPOC. \n▪ Please only apply if you can attend most of the classes.  \n▪ Each session can hold up to 15 participants. \n▪ Cost of class $200-$400 sliding scale. This includes all course materials. \n*$500 if an employer or another institutional funding source pays for the contribution.* \n  \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION \nAll courses focus on the use of inclusive\, gender-neutral\, and anti-racist language. There is an emphasis on validating U.S. Spanish and other varieties of Spanish that are often considered “non-standard.” We actively include the use of “vos” as used in Central America.  \n  \nAs part of Algarabía’s mission to make our courses accessible\, we offer sliding-scale rates and flexible payment plans. You’ll be able to select your payment tier and plan directly within the application form\, based on your financial circumstances. \nABOUT OUR LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION: At Algarabía Language Co-op\, we see language learning as a meaningful\, collaborative\, and transformative process reflected in our training in hands-on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches and our use of popular education in the language classroom. We seek to support the holistic development of all language learners as they become competent multilingual speakers. We design classroom activities and utilize textbooks and other original didactic materials that cater to our participants’ needs and reflect the linguistic and racial/ethnic diversity of the Spanish-speaking worlds. \nAlgarabía will contact selected participants on a rolling basis and provide them with a link to complete their payment and secure their spot in the class. \n  \nTake a look at our FAQ!  \nFor more information about our language services\, go to www.algarabialanguage.com or email us at algarabialanguage@gmail.com
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/spanish-for-social-justice-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Education,Language courses,Spanish
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SUMMARY:PORTUGUESE BASIC 3 | FALL 2025
DESCRIPTION:For students who know the basic tenses and structures of Portuguese \nNew Students: An application and an assessment are required for this\nlevel (the assessment link is given to you at the end of the Application\nform). \nClick here to apply: https://forms.gle/Niy8GHAsJJKcwyJ96 \nContinuing students: contact your instructor at portugueseny@gmail.com to get the registration link\, and skip the application form. \nThis is a fast-paced course designed for people who learned the Basic structure of Portuguese and present\, past and future of verbs tenses and are ready for subjunctive and more complex writing\, who are fluent or native Spanish speakers and started to learn Portuguese formally\, or people who grew up/spent time around Portuguese but need to perfect their grammar. It is a continuation of the course: Português Básico 2. \nNew students are welcome to apply\, and will be accepted upon filling out an application and an assessment form\, to qualify for the start level of this class. It is recommended that you commit to the 8 weeks. \nDETAILS \n\nCourse runs on Zoom on Wednesdays every week (for 8 weeks)  from October 1 – November 19\, 2025\n6:30pm – 8:30pm EST (with up to 1 extra weekly hour of self-study)\n$180 – $340 sliding scale cost for students\n\nClick here to apply: https://forms.gle/Niy8GHAsJJKcwyJ96 \n* Note: Intermediate and Advanced Portuguese students are also welcome to apply and will be contacted when we have class options. \nMore information: \nPortuguese is a language with roots in Portugal and also the official language spoken today in 10 countries: Brazil\, Mozambique\, Angola\, Portugal\, Guinea-Bissau\, East Timor\, Equatorial Guinea\, Macau\, Cape Verde\, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Portuguese is arguably among the 9 or 10 most spoken languages in the world\, but only 5 percent of its speakers live in its original home Portugal. It is estimated that 270 million people\nspeak Portuguese today\, amongst which nearly 254 million are native\nspeakers. It is the second most spoken Romance language\, after Spanish. Brazil’s 211 million people is the largest Portuguese-speaking population in the world. \nAs a colonial language\, it suffered many transformations\, particular to each locale. It is nowadays also a result of cultural resistance of the indigenous and enslaved people during colonialism. It is spoken in the U.S particularly in the Northeast\, in California and in Florida\, where native Portuguese speakers\, who are immigrants from Africa\, South Asia\, Europe and Brazil have concentrated historically. In nearby regions\, it is more widely spoken in areas of Newark\, New Jersey; Astoria\, Queens; in the coastal regions of\nConnecticut\, and Massachusetts. \nIf you have any questions\, you can contact the instructor at:  portugueseny@gmail.com \n  \nAbout the instructor:\nNatalia de Campos\, born in São Paulo\, Brazil\, is a performance artist\, producer\, writer\, educator\, language interpreter\, translator\, and activist.  Natalia has taught English and Portuguese to non-native speakers for decades in multiple settings. Living in New York since 1998\, she founded the multidisciplinary arts collaborative Syncretic Pleasures to continue to teach\, while also translating\, producing and performing works by Brazilian authors\, including her own. In 2016 she co-founded the Defend Democracy in Brazil Committee in New York (DDB-NY) with a group of activists who fight for democracy\, social justice\, and defend social movements in Brazil. DDB is a member of The People’s Forum since it opened. Natalia is also a Lecturer of Portuguese at City College/CUNY\, and has lectured at NYU\, Rutgers University\, Columbia University\, in Portuguese language\, social engagement\, collaboration\, solo performance & activism. She has a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of São Paulo and a Master’s degree in Performance & Interactive Media Arts from CUNY/ Brooklyn College.
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/portuguese-basic-3-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event with The People’s Forum
CATEGORIES:Language courses,Portuguese
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SUMMARY:PORTUGUESE BASIC 1 | FALL 2025
DESCRIPTION:Basic Portuguese 1 \nFor true beginners\, students who know very basic Portuguese\, or speak Spanish. \nIf you studied only via apps before\, with no formal training\, this course is highly recommended! \nFill out an application form\, and the instructor will send you a link to register: https://forms.gle/Niy8GHAsJJKcwyJ96. An assessment is not needed for this class \nDETAILS \n\nThis course runs on Zoom on Tuesdays every week (for 8 weeks) from Sept 30 – Nov- 18\n6:30-8:30pm EST\n$180 – $340 sliding scale\n\nPlan for a weekly hour of required individual practice exercises \nFill out an application form at: https://forms.gle/Niy8GHAsJJKcwyJ96 \nAfter you complete the application\, you will be invited via email to register for Basic 1. Check your email often! This class fills up quickly! \nReturning students\, contact your instructor: portugueseny@gmail.com to get the registration link to skip the application form. \n*For Basic 2\, 3 or Intermediate and Advanced levels\, also fill out the Application form\, followed by an assessment form. \nPortuguês Básico 1 is a beginner’s class\, designed by Natalia de Campos for The People’s Forum\, with a focus on listening\, speaking and developing communication skills in Portuguese from the first day\, without resorting to translating into one’s native language. \nThis course will give you a solid base and allow you to start communicating with Portuguese native speakers. \nThe instructor will use visual materials\, music\, and conversation between participants during the learning process\, focusing on her native Brazilian \nPortuguese\, and also examine some differences between Brazilian\, African\, South Asian and Continental (European) Portuguese. The program will introduce grammar structures in practical ways\, and some writing exercises. The course runs weekly\, with 2 hours on Zoom\, and an extra hour of required individual practice exercises. \nAs you develop your language skills\, we will also engage with the history of Brazilian people\, its revolutionary struggles\, and other means of resistance. \nJoin us for an introductory course on the basics of Portuguese with a glimpse on historical and contemporary contexts of the working classes and social movements in Brazil\, and other Portuguese-speaking countries. \nMore information: \nPortuguese is a language with roots in Portugal and also the official language spoken today in 10 countries: Brazil\, Mozambique\, Angola\, Portugal\, Guinea-Bissau\, East Timor\, Equatorial Guinea\, Macau\, Cape Verde\, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Portuguese is arguably among the 9 or 10 most spoken languages in the world\, but only 5 percent of its speakers live in its original home Portugal. It is estimated that 270 million people\nspeak Portuguese today\, amongst which nearly 254 million are native\nspeakers. It is the second most spoken Romance language\, after Spanish. Brazil’s 211 million people is the largest Portuguese-speaking population in the world. \nAs a colonial language\, it suffered many transformations\, particular to each locale. It is nowadays also a result of cultural resistance of the indigenous and enslaved people during colonialism. It is spoken in the U.S particularly in the Northeast\, in California and in Florida\, where native Portuguese speakers\, who are immigrants from Africa\, South Asia\, Europe and Brazil have concentrated historically. In nearby regions\, it is more widely spoken in areas of Newark\, New Jersey; Astoria\, Queens; in the coastal regions of\nConnecticut\, and Massachusetts. \nIf you have any questions\, you can contact the instructor at:  portugueseny@gmail.com \n  \nAbout the instructor:\nNatalia de Campos\, born in São Paulo\, Brazil\, is a performance artist\, producer\, writer\, educator\, language interpreter\, translator\, and activist.  Natalia has taught English and Portuguese to non-native speakers for decades in multiple settings. Living in New York since 1998\, she founded the multidisciplinary arts collaborative Syncretic Pleasures to continue to teach\, while also translating\, producing and performing works by Brazilian authors\, including her own. In 2016 she co-founded the Defend Democracy in Brazil Committee in New York (DDB-NY) with a group of activists who fight for democracy\, social justice\, and defend social movements in Brazil. DDB is a member of The People’s Forum since it opened. Natalia is also a Lecturer of Portuguese at City College/CUNY\, and has lectured at NYU\, Rutgers University\, Columbia University\, in Portuguese language\, social engagement\, collaboration\, solo performance & activism. She has a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of São Paulo and a Master’s degree in Performance & Interactive Media Arts from CUNY/ Brooklyn College.
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/portuguese-basic-1-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event with The People’s Forum
CATEGORIES:Education,Language courses,Portuguese
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SUMMARY:|SUMMER 2025| INTERMEDIATE ARABIC FILM CLUB
DESCRIPTION:TO APPLY\, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS REGISTRATION FORM \nArabic for Social Justice\nAlgarabía Language Co-op is offering new Arabic courses at The People’s Forum to those who are interested in learning Arabic with a focus on topics of social justice\, cinema\, media\, and culture. Through weekly social justice themes\, and using a communicative and popular education approach\, participants will improve their Arabic skills\, and critically engage with various cultural productions in Arabic\, including films\, TV series\, newsreels\, short stories\, and songs.  \nThese courses are designed for folks at different levels of fluency in their productive (speaking\, writing) and receptive (listening and reading) skills. Special focus will be given to learning vocabulary and community organizing terminology relevant to contemporary social movements in the U.S. and the Arab world.  \nSelected participants will be contacted by our instructors on a rolling basis and until a week before classes start. Late applications will be considered if spots are made available. If you have any questions\, you can write to us at algarabia.arabic@gmail.com  \nFor more information about our language services\, visit www.algarabialanguage.com and follow us on Instagram! \nIntermediate Arabic Film Club: Modern Arab History (virtual) \n\nThis 6-week workshop is designed for students who have taken at least one year of Arabic classes\, and priority is for Heritage Speakers of Arabic. Homework includes watching films\, translating transcripts of colloquial film dialogues\, song lyrics\, reading social media\, writing film\, scene\, and character descriptions.\nSessions will include a political education component and feature films that depict key moments in modern Arab history—including European colonialism\, World Wars I and II\, independence movements\, the Palestinian Nakba\, the Arab Naksa\, and the Gulf wars.\nVirtual: Sundays\, starting July 27 – 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM EST (6 weeks)\nCost of class $150-$200 sliding scale.* \n\n*$250 if contribution is paid for by work stipend instead of individual participants. \nWe are also offering Beginner Arabic Classes that begins on July 5. More info in the registration form.  \nNOTE:  As part of Algarabía’s mission to make our courses accessible\, we have sliding-scale rate options and payment plans available. Once you complete the application and are selected\, you will be given the opportunity to apply to these discounted rates individually. \nABOUT US: \nAt Algarabía Language Co-op\, we see language learning as a meaningful\, collaborative and transformative process\, reflected in our training in hands-on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches and our use of popular education in the language classroom. We seek to support the holistic development of all language learners as they become competent multilingual speakers. We devise classroom activities and use textbooks and other original didactic materials that meet our participants’ needs and that represent the linguistic and racial/ethnic diversity of the Spanish- and Arabic-speaking worlds.
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/summer-2025-intermediate-arabic-film-club/
LOCATION:The People’s Forum\, 320 West 37th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arabic,Classes,Education,Language courses
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SUMMARY:|SUMMER 2025| ARABIC FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE - BEGINNER 1\,2\,3
DESCRIPTION:TO APPLY\, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS REGISTRATION FORM. \nArabic for Social Justice\nAlgarabía Language Co-op is offering new Arabic courses at The People’s Forum to those who are interested in learning Arabic with a focus on topics of social justice\, cinema\, media\, and culture. Through weekly social justice themes\, and using a communicative and popular education approach\, participants will improve their Arabic skills\, and critically engage with various cultural productions in Arabic\, including films\, TV series\, newsreels\, short stories\, and songs.  \nThese courses are designed for folks at different levels of fluency in their productive (speaking\, writing) and receptive (listening and reading) skills. Special focus will be given to learning vocabulary and community organizing terminology relevant to contemporary social movements in the U.S. and the Arab world.  \nSelected participants will be contacted by our instructors on a rolling basis and until a week before classes start. Late applications will be considered if spots are made available. If you have any questions\, you can write to us at algarabia.arabic@gmail.com  \nFor more information about our language services\, visit www.algarabialanguage.com and follow us on Instagram! \nA1: Beginner I (virtual) \n\nThis course is designed for students who have no prior experience in learning Arabic. It introduces students to the Arabic alphabet and covers the basics of reading\, writing and grammar; it will focus on pronunciation\, oral fluency\, intro to colloquial Arabic and differences among varieties\, in relation to formal Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).\nVirtual: Saturdays\, starting July 5 – 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST (10 weeks)\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale.* \n\n*$500 if contribution is paid for by work stipend instead of individual participants. \nA2: Beginner II (in-person) \n\nThis course is designed for students who finished one semester of Arabic learning. It reviews topics covered in the True Beginner Arabic course and expands on grammar\, verb conjugation in different tenses\, vocabulary\, and idiomatic expressions. \nIn-person: Wednesdays\, starting July 9 – 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST (10 weeks)\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale.* \n\n*$500 if contribution is paid for by work stipend instead of individual participants. \nA3: Beginner III (virtual and in-person) \n\nThis course is designed for students who finished two semesters of Arabic learning. It reviews topics covered in First Year Arabic and expands on grammar\, verb conjugation in different tenses\, and vocabulary and aims to build basic conversational skills on different themes. It focuses on colloquial Arabic and their varieties vis-à-vis formal Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).\nIn-person: Tuesdays\, starting July 8 – 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST (10 weeks)\nVirtual: Thursdays\, starting July 10 – 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST (10 weeks)\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale.* \n\n*$500 if contribution is paid for by work stipend instead of individual participants. \nNOTE: As part of Algarabía’s mission to make our courses accessible\, we have sliding-scale rate options and payment plans available. Once you complete the application and are selected\, you will be given the opportunity to apply to these discounted rates individually. \nABOUT US: \nAt Algarabía Language Co-op\, we see language learning as a meaningful\, collaborative and transformative process\, reflected in our training in hands-on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches and our use of popular education in the language classroom. We seek to support the holistic development of all language learners as they become competent multilingual speakers. We devise classroom activities and use textbooks and other original didactic materials that meet our participants’ needs and that represent the linguistic and racial/ethnic diversity of the Spanish- and Arabic-speaking worlds.
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/summer-2025-arabic-for-social-justice-beginner-123/
LOCATION:The People’s Forum\, 320 West 37th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arabic,Classes,Education,Language courses
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SUMMARY:SUMMER 2025 | Português Avançado 1 - Summer Intensive
DESCRIPTION:For students who completed the Intermediate 2 course\, or have previous knowledge of composed verb forms (composed subjunctive\, passive voice;\nand are ready for more structured writing and discussions). \nNew Students: An application and the full Assessment form is required for this level (the assessment link is at the end of the Application form). \nClick here to apply: https://forms.gle/Niy8GHAsJJKcwyJ96  \n(It takes about 20 minutes to complete the Assessment) \nContinuing students from Intermediate 2: contact your instructor to get the registration link and skip the application and assessment forms \nDETAILS \n\nCourse runs on Wednesdays on Zoom\nJuly 2 – July 30 (5 weeks)\n6pm – 8:30pm EST (plus 1 extra hour of readings/self-study and/or collaborative exchanges per week )\n$160 – $320 sliding scale cost for students*\nAn option for some in-person/ hybrid classes may be possible for students in New York (but are not required)\, to be discussed in class.\n\n  \nPortuguês Avançado 1 is the second advanced intermediate class in a series\, with a focus on deepening listening\, speaking\, writing\, and developing better communication in Portuguese in a conversational style (without resorting to translation). Avançado 1 will help you enlarge your vocabulary\, put composed verbal structures to use\, practice writing and deep listening skills in practical ways\, and more elaborate conversations with Portuguese native speakers. \nWe will work with readings\, films and recordings focusing on Brazilian and other Portuguese-based revolutionary thinkers and writers\, such as Paulo\nFreire\, Djamila Ribeiro\, Florestan Fernandes\, and others. The content will vary and adapt according to the enrolled cohort. This course has an advanced approach for people who already speak Intermediate Portuguese \nWe will look at some differences between Brazilian\, African\, South Asian and European/Continental Portuguese\, and engage with the history of\nBrazilian people\, its revolutionary struggles\, and other means of resistance. You will continue to learn about historical and contemporary contexts of the\nworking classes and social movements in Brazil\, and other Portuguese-speaking countries. \nClick here to apply and fill out an assessment form https://forms.gle/Niy8GHAsJJKcwyJ96   \nMore information: \nPortuguese is a language with roots in Portugal and also the official language spoken today in 10 countries: Brazil\, Mozambique\, Angola\,\nPortugal\, Guinea-Bissau\, East Timor\, Equatorial Guinea\, Macau\, Cape Verde\, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Portuguese is arguably among the 9 or\n10 most spoken languages in the world\, but only 5 percent of its speakers live in its original home Portugal. It is estimated that 270 million people\nspeak Portuguese today\, amongst which nearly 254 million are native speakers. It is the second most spoken Romance language\, after Spanish. Brazil’s 211 million people is the largest Portuguese-speaking population in the world. \nAs a colonial language\, it suffered many transformations\, particular to each locale. It is nowadays also a result of cultural resistance of the indigenous\nand enslaved people during colonialism. It is spoken in the U.S particularly in the Northeast\, in California and in Florida\, where native Portuguese\nspeakers\, who are immigrants from Africa\, South Asia\, Europe and Brazil have concentrated historically. In nearby regions\, it is more widely spoken in areas of Newark\, New Jersey; Astoria\, Queens; in the coastal regions of Connecticut\, and Massachusetts. \nAbout the instructor:\nNatalia de Campos\, born in São Paulo\, Brazil\, is a performance artist\, producer\, writer\, educator\, language interpreter\, translator\, and activist. Natalia has taught English and Portuguese to non-native speakers for decades in multiple settings. Living in New York since 1998\, she founded\nthe multidisciplinary arts collaborative Syncretic Pleasures to continue to teach\, while also translating\, producing and performing works by Brazilian\nauthors\, including her own. In 2016 she co-founded the Defend Democracy in Brazil Committee in New York (DDB-NY) with a group of activists who\nfight for democracy\, social justice\, and defend social movements in Brazil. DDB is a member of The People’s Forum. Natalia’s most recent teaching/\nlecturing includes courses for independent non-profit organizations and institutions like CUNY Graduate Center\, Brooklyn College and City College\,\nNYU Tisch and Hemispheric Institute\, Rutgers University\, Columbia University\, in Portuguese language\, Brazilian Art & Social History\, social\nengagement\, collaboration\, solo performance & activism. Natalia has a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of São Paulo and a\nMaster’s degree in Performance & Interactive Media Arts from CUNY/Brooklyn College.
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/summer-2025-portugues-avancado-1-summer-intensive/
LOCATION:Virtual Event with The People’s Forum
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses,Portuguese
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SUMMARY:SUMMER 2025 | Basic Portuguese 2- Summer Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Português Básico 2 is the second module of the beginner’s class\, designed by Natalia de Campos for The People’s Forum\, with a focus on listening\, speaking and developing communication skills in Portuguese. \nThis course will give you a solid base and allow you to start communicating with Portuguese native speakers. \nThe program will introduce grammar structures in practical ways\, and some writing exercises. The intensive course runs twice weekly on Zoom\, and an\nextra hour of recommended individual practice exercises. NEW: There is a 30-minute lab hour for assisted individual exercises\, which is\noptional\, on Tuesdays after class that can be your study time. As you develop your language skills\, we will also engage with the history of Brazilian people\, its revolutionary struggles\, and other means of resistance. \nJoin us for the second introductory course on the basics of Portuguese with a glimpse on historical and contemporary contexts of the working classes and social movements in Brazil\, and other Portuguese-speaking countries. \nDETAILS \n\nThis course runs on Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week (for 4 weeks) from July 1 – July 22\n(The 7th class is on Monday\, July 21\, 6-8pm)\n6pm – 8pm EST\n$160 – $320 sliding scale cost for students*\nPlan for your individual practice exercises\n\nFill out an application form at: https://forms.gle/Niy8GHAsJJKcwyJ96 \nNew Students:\nAn application and an assessment are required for this level (the assessment link is given to you at the end of the Application form). \nClick here to apply: https://forms.gle/wgMobd9sVFvxvyuP9 \nContinuing students:\nIf you completed Basic Portuguese 1\, contact your instructor at portugueseny@gmail.com to get the direct registration link\, and skip the application and assessment forms. \nMore information: This is a fast-paced course designed for people who learned the foundational structures of Portuguese and was formally\nintroduced to the present verb tense; who are fluent or native Spanish speakers and had a formal introduction to Portuguese; or people\nwho grew up/spent time around Portuguese.  It is a continuation of the course: Português Básico 1.  \nNew students are welcome to apply\, and will be accepted upon filling out an application and an assessment form\, to qualify for the start level of this class. It is recommended that you commit to the 8 classes. If you are new to the course: after you complete the application and assessment\, you will be invited via email to register for Basic 2 or contacted with other recommendations. Check your email often! \nReturning students\, contact your instructor: portugueseny@gmail.com to get the registration link to skip the application and assessment forms. \nClick here to apply: https://forms.gle/wgMobd9sVFvxvyuP9 \nBackground information: \nPortuguese is a language with roots in Portugal and also the official language spoken today in 10 countries: Brazil\, Mozambique\, Angola\, Portugal\, Guinea-Bissau\, East Timor\, Equatorial Guinea\, Macau\, Cape Verde\, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Portuguese is arguably among the 9 or 10 most spoken languages in the world\, but only 5 percent of its speakers live in its original home Portugal. It is estimated that 270 million people speak Portuguese today\, amongst which nearly 254 million are native speakers. It is the second most spoken Romance language\, after Spanish. Brazil’s 211 million people is the largest Portuguese-speaking population in the world. \nAs a colonial language\, it suffered many transformations\, particular to each locale. It is nowadays also a result of cultural resistance of the indigenous and enslaved people during colonialism. It is spoken in the U.S particularly in the Northeast\, in California and in Florida\, where native Portuguese\nspeakers\, who are immigrants from Africa\, South Asia\, Europe and Brazil have concentrated historically. In nearby regions\, it is more widely spoken in areas of Newark\, New Jersey; Astoria\, Queens; in the coastal regions of Connecticut\, and Massachusetts. \nIf you have any questions\, you can contact the instructor at: portugueseny@gmail.com
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/summer-2025-basic-portuguese-2-summer-intensive/
LOCATION:Virtual Event with The People’s Forum
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses,Portuguese
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SUMMARY:SUMMER 2025 | SPANISH FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
DESCRIPTION:¡Bienvenides! Welcome to Spanish for Social Justice\n\nSpanish for Social Justice courses are offered by Algarabía Language Co-op in partnership with The People’s Forum. We offer courses at the BEGINNER\, INTERMEDIATE\, and ADVANCED levels of fluency to those interested in topics of social justice\, politics\, and culture. Through weekly social justice themes\, and using a communicative and popular education approach\, participants will improve their Spanish skills and critically engage with various cultural productions centered around the lived experiences of working class people of Indigenous and African descent on the continent. These courses are designed for folks at different levels of fluency in their productive (speaking\, writing) and receptive (listening and reading) skills. Special focus will be given to learning vocabulary and community organizing terminology relevant to contemporary social movements in New York City (Lenapehoking)\, one of the largest and most diverse Spanish-speaking cities in the world and the rest of Turtle Island and Abya Yala. \n\nThis summer brings new beginnings: we’re welcoming a brand-new Español III\, a space designed especially for practicing\, strengthening\, and rooting what you’ve already started to grow. We’ve also renamed our classes:\n\n– Español I – Spanish I (formerly True Beginner)\n– Español II – Spanish II (formerly High Beginner)\n– Español III – Spanish III (our new Practice Beginner class)\n– Español IV – Spanish IV (formerly Low Intermediate)\n– Español V – Spanish V (formerly High Intermediate)\n– Español VI – Spanish VI (formerly Advanced)\n\nIMPORTANT:\n\n\nThere are two virtual tracks for this program  – There is a track that is open to all\, and another for Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC). If you identify as BIPOC\, you are also welcome to apply to the Open-to-All track in this same form\nPlease only apply if you are able to attend most of the classes\nEach session can hold up to 15 participants.\nCost of class $200-$400 sliding scale. This includes all course materials.\n*$500 if contribution is paid for by employer or another institutional funding source.*\n\n\n\nABOUT OUR LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION: At Algarabía Language Co-op\, we see language learning as a meaningful\, collaborative\, and transformative process reflected in our training in hands-on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches and our use of popular education in the language classroom. We seek to support the holistic development of all language learners as they become competent multilingual speakers. We devise classroom activities and use textbooks and other original didactic materials that meet our participants’ needs and that represent the linguistic and racial/ethnic diversity of the Spanish-speaking worlds.\n\n\nSelected participants will be contacted by Algarabía on a rolling basis and will receive a link to complete their payment and secure their spot in the class.\nFor more information about our language services\, go to www.algarabialanguage.com
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/summer-2025-spanish-for-social-justice/
LOCATION:Virtual Event with The People’s Forum
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses,Spanish
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SUMMARY:ALGARABIA ARABIC LANGUAGE CLASSES | SPRING- SUMMER 2025
DESCRIPTION:CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION\nTO APPLY\, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS REGISTRATION FORM. \nArabic Language Classes | SPRING (2)  \nAlgarabía Language Co-op is offering new Arabic courses at The People’s Forum to those who are interested in learning Arabic with a focus on topics of social justice\, cinema\, media\, and culture. Through weekly social justice themes\, and using a communicative and popular education approach\, participants will improve their Arabic skills\, and critically engage with various cultural productions in Arabic\, including films\, TV series\, newsreels\, short stories\, and songs.  \nThese courses are designed for folks at different levels of fluency in their productive (speaking\, writing) and receptive (listening and reading) skills. Special focus will be given to learning vocabulary and community organizing terminology relevant to contemporary social movements in the U.S. and the Arab world.  \nSelected participants will be contacted by our instructors on a rolling basis and until a week before classes start. Late applications will be considered if spots are made available. If you have any questions\, you can write to us at algarabialanguage@gmail.com. \nFor more information about our language services\, visit www.algarabialanguage.com and follow us on Instagram! \nA1: Beginner (virtual on Zoom) \n\nThis course is designed for students who have no prior experience in learning Arabic. It introduces students to the Arabic alphabet and covers the basics of reading\, writing and grammar; it will focus on pronunciation\, oral fluency\, intro to colloquial Arabic and differences among varieties\, in relation to formal Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).\nVirtual: Sundays\, starting May 18th – 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST (10 weeks)\nPlease note that we might open an additional section at 12:30 PM in case of high enrollment.\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale.* This includes all course materials. \n\n*$500 if contribution is paid for by work stipend instead of individual participants. \nA2: Beginner II (virtual on Zoom) \n\nThis course is designed for students who finished one semester of Arabic learning. It reviews topics covered in the True Beginner course and expands on grammar\, verb conjugation in different tenses\, vocabulary\, and idiomatic expressions.\nVirtual: Sundays\, starting May 18th – 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST (10 weeks)\nPlease note that we might open an additional section at 12:30PM in case of high enrollment.\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale.* This includes all course materials.\n\n*$500 if contribution is paid for by work stipend instead of individual participants. \nA3: Beginner III (virtual on Zoom) \n\nThis course is designed for students who finished two semesters of Arabic learning. It reviews topics covered in First Year Arabic and expands on grammar\, verb conjugation in different tenses\, and vocabulary and aims to build basic conversational skills on different themes. It focuses on colloquial Arabic and their varieties vis-à-vis formal Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).\nVirtual: Sundays\, starting May 18th – 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM EST (10 weeks)\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale.* This includes all course materials.\n\n*$500 if contribution is paid for by work stipend instead of individual participants. \nFor more advanced classes\, we will offer B1: Intermediate I and B2: Intermediate II in July\, the homework of which includes watching films\, translating transcripts of colloquial film dialogues\, reading social media posts\, writing film and scene descriptions\, etc\, in addition to a political education component. \nNOTE: As part of Algarabía’s mission to make our courses accessible\, we have sliding-scale rate options and payment plans available. Once you complete the application and are selected\, you will be given the opportunity to apply to these discounted rates individually. \nABOUT US: \nAt Algarabía Language Co-op\, we see language learning as a meaningful\, collaborative and transformative process\, reflected in our training in hands-on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches and our use of popular education in the language classroom. We seek to support the holistic development of all language learners as they become competent multilingual speakers. We devise classroom activities and use textbooks and other original didactic materials that meet our participants’ needs and that represent the linguistic and racial/ethnic diversity of the Spanish- and Arabic-speaking worlds.
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/algarabia-arabic-language-classes-spring-2-2025/
LOCATION:The People’s Forum\, 320 West 37th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arabic,Classes,Education,Language courses
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SUMMARY:SPRING 2025 | Intermediate Portuguese 2
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate Portuguese 2 | Português Intermediário 2 \nFor continuing students of Intermediate Portuguese 1 \nFor New students who know the basic structure of Portuguese including present/past tenses\, plus Presente e Futuro do Subjuntivo\, upon filling out an application and an assessment form https://forms.gle/Niy8GHAsJJKcwyJ96 \nContinuing students: contact your instructor to get the registration link and skip the application form \nNew Students: New students are welcome to apply. The link to the Assessment is at the end of the application form. It should take about 15-20 minutes to be completed. \nPortuguês Intermediário 2 is an advanced intermediate class\, designed by Natalia de Campos for The People’s Forum\, with a focus on deepening listening\, speaking and developing communication skills in Portuguese in a conversational style\, without translating into one’s native language\, to allow you to have more vocabulary\, composed verbal structures\, and more elaborate conversations with Portuguese native speakers. We will work with texts from Brazilian and other Portuguese-speaking revolutionary thinkers and writers\, such as Paulo Freire\, Carolina Maria de Jesus\, Conceição Evaristo\, and others. This course has an advanced approach for people who already speak basic Portuguese \nDuring the course we will use visual materials\, music\, literature\, and conversation\, focusing on Brazilian Portuguese\, and we will also examine a few differences between Brazilian\, African\, South Asian and European/Continental Portuguese. The program will deepen grammar structures in practical ways\, and include writing and speaking exercises. We will engage with the history of Brazilian people\, its revolutionary struggles\, and other means of resistance. \nYou will learn about historical and contemporary contexts of the working classes and social movements in Brazil\, and other Portuguese-speaking countries. \nDETAILS \n\nCourse runs on Wednesdays every week (for 8 weeks) from April 16 – June 4\n6pm – 8pm EST\n$160 – $320 sliding scale cost for students\n\nClick here to apply and fill out an assessment form https://forms.gle/Niy8GHAsJJKcwyJ96 \nContinuing students: contact your instructor to get the registration link and skip the application form \nMore information: \nPortuguese is a language with roots in Portugal and also the official language spoken today in 10 countries: Brazil\, Mozambique\, Angola\, Portugal\, Guinea-Bissau\, East Timor\, Equatorial Guinea\, Macau\, Cape Verde\, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Portuguese is arguably among the 9 or 10 most spoken languages in the world\, but only 5 percent of its speakers live in its original home Portugal. It is estimated that 270 million people speak Portuguese today\, amongst which nearly 254 million are native speakers. It is the second most spoken Romance language\, after Spanish. Brazil’s 211 million people is the largest Portuguese-speaking population in the world. \nAs a colonial language\, it suffered many transformations\, particular to each locale. It is nowadays also a result of cultural resistance of the indigenous and enslaved people during colonialism. It is spoken in the U.S particularly in the Northeast\, in California and in Florida\, where native Portuguese speakers\, who are immigrants from Africa\, South Asia\, Europe and Brazil have concentrated historically. In nearby regions\, it is more widely spoken in areas of Newark\, New Jersey; Astoria\, Queens; in the coastal regions of Connecticut\, and Massachusetts. \nBackground: \nSince the 16th century Brazilians started to incorporate dialects\, words and sounds into Portuguese\, particularly from the Tupi and Guarani indigenous linguistic branches that make up the majority of the pre-Columbian indigenous languages of Brazil’s current territory. With enslaved workers brought from Africa\, more heavily during the 17th\, 18th and 19th centuries\, many different languages and backgrounds were also influential. Brazilian Portuguese continued to evolve as the common language amongst all living in Brazil\, and the one permitted to be spoken by the colonizers. However\, new words referring to foods\, materials and relationships with no correlations in Europe\, started to influence Continental Portuguese\, even though the grammar and syntax structures remained the same. \nRevolutionary literacy methods created for adults\, by the influential educator Paulo Freire in the 1960s\, author of the Pedagogy of the Oppressed\, finally started to prioritize local people’s needs and generate wider political consciousness about the role of language in political emancipation to the elite oppressors. It is still used to combat illiteracy and poverty\, and to help achieve freedom\, much beyond Brazil’s borders.
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/spring-2025-intermediate-portuguese-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event with The People’s Forum
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses
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SUMMARY:SPRING 2025 | Basic Portuguese 1
DESCRIPTION:For true beginners\, students who know very basic Portuguese\, or speak Spanish. \nIf you studied and introduction via apps before\, but did not have formal training\, this course is highly recommended! \nFill out an application form\, and the instructor will send you a link to register: https://forms.gle/Niy8GHAsJJKcwyJ96 \nAn assessment is not needed for this class \n*For Basic 2\, 3 or Intermediate and Advanced levels\, also fill out the Application form\, followed by an assessment form. \nPortuguês Básico 1 is a beginner’s class\, designed by Natalia de Campos for The People’s Forum\, with a focus on listening\, speaking and developing communication skills in Portuguese from the first day\, without resorting to translating into one’s native language. This course will give you a solid base and allow you to start communicating with Portuguese native speakers. The instructor will use visual materials\, music\, and conversation between participants during the learning process\, focusing on her native Brazilian Portuguese\, and also examine some differences between Brazilian\, African\, South Asian and Continental (European) Portuguese. \nThe program will introduce grammar structures in practical ways\, and some writing exercises. The course runs weekly\, with 2 hours on Zoom\, and an extra hour of required individual practice exercises. As you develop your language skills\, we will also engage with the history of Brazilian people\, its revolutionary struggles\, and other means of resistance. \nJoin us for an introductory course on the basics of Portuguese with a glimpse on historical and contemporary contexts of the working classes and social movements in Brazil\, and other Portuguese-speaking countries. \nDETAILS \n\nThis course runs on Zoom on Mondays every week (for 8 weeks) from April 14 – June 2\n(no class on May 26; the 7th class is on May 29\, Thursday)\n6pm – 8pm EST\n$160 – $320 sliding scale cost for students\n\nPlan for a weekly hour of required individual practice exercises \nFill out an application form at: https://forms.gle/Niy8GHAsJJKcwyJ96 \nAfter you complete the application\, you will be invited via email to register for Basic 1. Check your email often! This class fills up quickly! \nReturning students\, contact your instructor: portugueseny@gmail.com to get the registration link to skip the application form. \nMore information: \nPortuguese is a language with roots in Portugal and also the official language spoken today in 10 countries: Brazil\, Mozambique\, Angola\, Portugal\, Guinea-Bissau\, East Timor\, Equatorial Guinea\, Macau\, Cape Verde\, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Portuguese is arguably among the 9 or 10 most spoken languages in the world\, but only 5 percent of its speakers live in its original home Portugal. It is estimated that 270 million people\nspeak Portuguese today\, amongst which nearly 254 million are native speakers. It is the second most spoken Romance language\, after Spanish. Brazil’s 211 million people is the largest Portuguese-speaking population in the world. \nAs a colonial language\, it suffered many transformations\, particular to each locale. It is nowadays also a result of cultural resistance of the indigenous and enslaved people during colonialism. It is spoken in the U.S particularly in the Northeast\, in California and in Florida\, where native Portuguese speakers\, who are immigrants from Africa\, South Asia\, Europe and Brazil have concentrated historically. In nearby regions\, it is more widely spoken in areas of Newark\, New Jersey; Astoria\, Queens; in the coastal regions of Connecticut\, and Massachusetts. \nIf you have any questions\, you can contact the instructor at:  portugueseny@gmail.com
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/spring-2025-basic-portuguese-1/
LOCATION:Virtual Event with The People’s Forum
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses
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SUMMARY:ASL LEVEL 2 | SPRING 2025
DESCRIPTION:This ASL Level 2 course is designed to continue your skill development in expressive signing. \nThe focus of this course is to prepare students for non-verbal interaction and communication with members of the deaf community. You’ll learn useful vocabulary and you’ll be able to hold meaningful conversations about various topics. But it’s not all serious – you’ll also learn how to tell jokes\, use common expressions and sayings\, and relay anecdotes to your audience. \nWe’ll also focus on teaching you more about the deaf community\, so you gain a better appreciation for deaf culture\, activism\, and learn how you can get involved. \nThis is a virtual class: \n\nMarch 26 – April 30 (6 weeks)\n6- 8:00 PM ET Online via Zoom\nSliding Scale ($150 – $300)\n\nAPPLY HERE!
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/asl-level-2-spring-2025/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T164828Z
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SUMMARY:ASL LEVEL 3 | SPRING 2025
DESCRIPTION:Level 3 will continue to develop and strengthen students’ storytelling and conversational skills! Participants will continue to become more comfortable in utilizing their visual space and expressing their own thoughts and ideas through American Sign Language. This course will also feature more in depth explorations of Deaf culture and how this current administration is affecting Deaf lives across the world.  \nThis is a virtual class: \n\nMarch 23 – April 27 (6 weeks)\nSun. 10 AM – 12 PM ET Online via Zoom\nSliding Scale ($150 – $300)\n\nAPPLY HERE
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/asl-level-3-spring-2025/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T172532Z
UID:28755-1742637600-1745668800@peoplesforum.org
SUMMARY:Intro To ASL | SPRING 2025
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we will build your vocabulary in American Sign Language (get ready to be able to sign entire conversations!) and explore Deaf American culture and history. From learning the ABCs and how to introduce yourself to studying Deaf representation in media\, this offering will cover the basics of American Sign Language and American Deaf culture. \n  \nMarch 8 – April 12\, \nSat. 10 AM – 12 PM ET (online via zoom) \nSliding Scale ($150 – $300) \n  \nAPPLY HERE
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/asl-level-1-spring-2025/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260822T094045
CREATED:20250107T230248Z
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SUMMARY:SPANISH FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE: ALGARABIA LANGUAGE CO-OP | SPRING 2025
DESCRIPTION:CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION\nAlgarabía Language Co-op is excited to announce that we are offering virtual Spanish classes this fall! \nSpanish for Social Justice courses are offered by Algarabía Language Co-op in partnership with The People’s Forum. We offer courses at the BEGINNER\, INTERMEDIATE\, and ADVANCED levels of fluency to those interested in topics of social justice\, politics\, and culture. Through weekly social justice themes and using a communicative and popular education approach\, participants will improve their Spanish skills and critically engage with various cultural productions centered around the lived experiences of working-class people of Indigenous and African descent on the continent. These courses are designed for folks at different levels of fluency in their productive (speaking\, writing) and receptive (listening and reading) skills. Special focus will be given to learning vocabulary and community organizing terminology relevant to contemporary social movements in New York City (Lenapehoking)\, one of the largest and most diverse Spanish-speaking cities in the world\, and the rest of Turtle Island and Abya Yala.  \nDue to the high demand for our language learning services\, we are excited to announce the addition of new weekday classes to accommodate those unable to attend our regular weekend sessions. Starting February 3rd and running through April\, we will offer courses on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Each weekday class series will total 24 hours\, providing an excellent opportunity for learners to progress in their language skills at a convenient time during the week. We will offer both High Beginner and True Beginner levels\, ensuring that students of various proficiency levels can join and benefit from the program. \n*Times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST) / New York\, New York \nTHERE ARE TWO TRACKS: A TRACK OPEN ONLY FOR BIPOC FOLKS\, AND A TRACK OPEN TO ALL.  \nSCHEDULES FOR BOTH TRACKS CAN BE FOUND BELOW.  \nTO REGISTER FOR THE BIPOC TRACK\, CLICK HERE.  \nTO REGISTER FOR THE OPEN TO ALL TRACK\, CLICK HERE.  \n——————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nBIPOC ONLY – SPRING 2025 COURSE SCHEDULE\nVIRTUAL COURSES (24 HOURS) \nSaturdays\, February 1st\, 2025 – March 22\, 2025 (3 hrs.; 8 Weeks) \n(Advanced) Mondays\, February 3rd – April 7\, 2025 (2.5 hrs.; 10 Weeks) \n\nSpanish I: Spanish for Social Justice True Beginner – Español nivel básico introductorio\n\nVirtual on Zoom\nSaturdays\, 10:00am-1:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break)\n\n\n Spanish II: Spanish for Social Justice High Beginner – Español nivel básico elevado\n\nVirtual on Zoom\nSaturdays\, 2:00pm-5:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break)\n\n\nSpanish III: Spanish for Social Justice Low Intermediate – Español nivel intermedio-básico\n\nVirtual on Zoom\nSaturdays\, 10:00am-1:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break)\n\n\nSpanish IV: Spanish for Social Justice High Intermediate – Español nivel intermedio alto\n\nVirtual on Zoom\nSaturdays\, 2:00pm-5:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break)\n\n\nSpanish V: Spanish for Social Justice Advanced Level – Español para bilingües nivel avanzado\n\nVirtual on Zoom\nMondays\, 6:30pm-9:00pm EST (24 hrs./10 min. break)\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT: \n\nOur virtual program is for Black\, Indigenous and People of Color only. We offer an Open-to-All course track on Sundays and Weekdays.\nPlease only apply if you are able to attend most of the classes.\nEach session can hold up to 15 participants.\nCost of class $200-$400 sliding scale*. This includes all course materials.\n\n*$500 if contribution is paid for by employer or another institutional funding source.*\n\n\n\nNOTE: Our Saturday program is exclusively for BIPOC individuals\, with a focus on those from working-class backgrounds\, LGBTQ+ communities\, and Spanish bilinguals (heritage speakers of Spanish). Please note that we also offer an Open-to-All course track on Sundays and weekdays. As part of Algarabía’s mission to make our courses accessible\, we provide sliding-scale rate options and payment plans. After you complete your application and are selected\, you will have the opportunity to apply for these discounted rates individually. \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION \nAll courses focus on the use of inclusive\, gender-neutral\, and anti-racist language. There isan  emphasis on validating U.S. Spanish and other varieties of Spanish often considered “non-standard.” We actively include the use of “vos” as used in Central America. \nSpanish I: Spanish for Social Justice True Beginner – Español nivel básico introductorio  \nFor those with no formal training in the language. Covers the basics of reading\, writing and grammar; focus is on pronunciation and oral fluency; explores how to overcome affective barriers to language learning. \n-Saturdays\, 10:00 am-1:00 pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break) \nSpanish II: Spanish for Social Justice High Beginner – Español nivel básico elevado \nReviews topics covered in Spanish I courses. Covers grammar review; focus is on developing conversational skills\, as well as analyzing and critically engaging with various varieties of Spanish through TV series and other media. \n– Saturdays\, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break) \nSpanish III: Spanish for Social Justice Intermediate – Español nivel intermedio \nReviews topics covered in Spanish I & II courses. Covers grammar review\, social movement vocabulary building\, and text editing; focus is on developing conversational skills\, as well as analyzing and critically engaging with various varieties of Spanish through film and other media. \n– Saturdays\, 10:00 am-1:00 pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break) \nSpanish IV: Spanish for Social Justice High Intermediate – Español nivel intermedio alto  Reviews topics covered in Spanish I-III courses. Covers grammar review and text editing; focus is on creative writing and reading fiction by Indigenous and Afro-Caribbean women; focus is on developing conversational skills\, as well as analyzing and critically engaging with various varieties of Spanish through documentary and other media. \n– Saturdays\, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break) \nSpanish V: Spanish for Social Justice Advanced Level • Inmersión cultural y escritura creativa  – Español para bilingües nivel avanzado \nEn este curso exploraremos el español conversacional estudiando las diversas culturas en Latinoamérica y utilizando películas\, música y su rica literatura. Les participantes tendrán la oportunidad de ampliar su vocabulario y desarrollar sus habilidades de escritura creativa y reforzar reglas gramaticales estudiadas en cursos anteriores. \n– Miércoles\, 6:30pm-8:30pm EST (20 hrs./10 min. descanso) \n——————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nOPEN TO ALL – SPRING 2025 COURSE SCHEDULE\nWEEKEND SESSIONS: Virtual Courses (8 Weeks) – February 2\, 2025 – March 23\, 2025  \nWEEKDAY SESSIONS: Virtual Courses (12 Weeks) – February 3\, 2025 – April 21\, 2025 \n\nSpanish I: Spanish for Social Justice True Beginner – Español nivel básico introductorio\n\nVirtual on Zoom\nMondays\, 7:00pm-9:00pm EST (24 hrs./10 min. break)\nSundays\, 10:00am-1:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break) \n\n\n\nDescription: For those with no formal training in the language. Covers the basics of reading\, writing and grammar; focus is on pronunciation and oral fluency; explores how to overcome affective barriers to language learning. \n\n Spanish II: Spanish for Social Justice High Beginner – Español nivel básico elevado\n\nVirtual on Zoom\nWednesdays\, 7:00pm-9:00pm EST (24 hrs./10 min. break)\nSundays\, 2:00pm-5:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break)\n\n\n\nDescription: Reviews topics covered in Spanish I courses. Covers grammar review; focus is on developing conversational skills\, as well as analyzing and critically engaging with various varieties of Spanish through TV series and other media. \n\nSpanish III: Spanish for Social Justice Low Intermediate – Español nivel intermedio-básico\n\nVirtual on Zoom\nSundays\, 10:00am-1:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break)\n\n\n\nDescription: Reviews topics covered in Spanish I & II courses. Covers grammar review\, social movement vocabulary building\, and text editing; focus is on developing conversational skills\, as well as analyzing and critically engaging with various varieties of Spanish through film and other media. \n\nSpanish IV: Spanish for Social Justice High Intermediate – Español nivel intermedio alto\n\nVirtual on Zoom\nSundays\, 2:00pm-5:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break)\n\n\n\nDescription: Reviews topics covered in Spanish I-III courses. Covers grammar review and text editing; focus is on creative writing and reading fiction by Indigenous and Afro-Caribbean writers; focus is on developing conversational skills\, as well as analyzing and critically engaging with various varieties of Spanish through documentary and other media. \n\nSpanish V: Spanish for Social Justice Advanced Level – Español para bilingües nivel avanzado\n\nVirtual on Zoom\nSundays\, 2:00pm-5:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break)\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT \n\nOur virtual program is open to all. We offer a BIPOC-only track on Saturdays.\nPlease only apply if you are able to attend most of the classes.\nEach session can hold up to 15 participants.\nCost of class $200-$400 sliding scale*. This includes all course materials.\n*$500 if contribution is paid for by employer or another institutional funding source.*\n\nCOURSE DESCRIPTION \nAll courses focus on the use of inclusive\, gender-neutral and anti-racist language. There is emphasis on validating U.S. Spanish and other varieties of Spanish often considered “non-standard.” We actively include the use of “vos” as used in Central America. \nABOUT OUR LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION: At Algarabía Language Co-op\, we see language learning as a meaningful\, collaborative\, and transformative process reflected in our training in hands-on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches and our use of popular education in the language classroom. We seek to support the holistic development of all language learners as they become competent multilingual speakers. We devise classroom activities and use textbooks and other original didactic materials that meet our participants’ needs and that represent the linguistic and racial/ethnic diversity of the Spanish-speaking worlds. \nSelected participants will be contacted by Algarabía by January 15 and will receive a link to complete their payment and secure their spot in the class.
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/spanish-for-social-justice-open-to-all-algarabia-language-co-op-spring-2025/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses,Spanish
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SUMMARY:ALGARABIA ARABIC LANGUAGE CLASSES | SPRING 2025
DESCRIPTION:CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION\nTO APPLY\, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS REGISTRATION FORM. \nArabic Language Classes \nAlgarabía Language Co-op is offering new Arabic courses at The People’s Forum to those who are interested in learning Arabic with a focus on topics of social justice\, cinema\, media\, and culture. Through weekly social justice themes\, and using a communicative and popular education approach\, participants will improve their Arabic skills\, and critically engage with various cultural productions in Arabic\, including films\, TV series\, newsreels\, short stories\, and songs.  \nThese courses are designed for folks at different levels of fluency in their productive (speaking\, writing) and receptive (listening and reading) skills. Special focus will be given to learning vocabulary and community organizing terminology relevant to contemporary social movements in the U.S. and the Arab world.  \nSelected participants will be contacted by our instructors on a rolling basis and until a week before classes start. Late applications will be considered if spots are made available. If you have any questions\, you can write to us at algarabialanguage@gmail.com. \nFor more information about our language services\, visit www.algarabialanguage.com and follow us on Instagram! \nA1.1: True Beginner (in-person only) \n\nThis course is designed for students who have no prior experience in learning Arabic. It introduces students to the Arabic alphabet and covers the basics of reading\, writing and grammar; it will focus on pronunciation\, oral fluency\, intro to colloquial Arabic and differences among varieties\, in relation to formal Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).\nIn-person: Wednesdays\, starting February 5th – 6:30PM – 9:00PM EST (10 weeks)\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale. This includes all course materials. \n\nA1.2: High Beginner (virtual and in-person) \n\nReviews topics covered in True Beginner Arabic course. Expands on grammar\, conjugation in different tenses\, vocabulary\, and idiomatic expressions; Focuses on basic colloquial Arabic and their varieties vis-à-vis formal Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)\nIn-person: Tuesdays\, starting February 4th – 6:30PM – 9:00PM EST (10 weeks)\nVirtual: Thursdays\, starting February 6th – 7:00PM – 9:30PM EST (10 weeks)\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale. This includes all course materials.\n\nA1.3: Palestine Film Club (virtual only) \n\nReview first year Arabic grammar and learn conversational Arabic through films about Palestine. This class requires at least one year of Arabic-learning experience.\nHomework includes watching films\, translating transcripts of colloquial film dialogues\, reading social media posts about Palestinian history and politics\, writing film and scene descriptions\, etc.\nOur class sessions will include a political education component and will discuss films that portray different moments in Palestinian history and resistance.\nVirtual: Sundays\, starting January 19th – 11:30AM – 2:30PM EST (8 weeks)\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale. This includes all course materials.\n\nA1.3: Palestine Film Club – Heritage Speakers (virtual only) \n\nMore advanced version of the Palestine Film Club\, designed for heritage speakers of Arabic. \nHomework includes watching films\, translating transcripts of colloquial film dialogues\, reading social media posts about Palestinian history and politics\, writing film and scene descriptions\, etc.\nOur class sessions will include a political education component and will discuss films that portray different moments in Palestinian history and resistance.\nVirtual: Sundays\, starting January 19th – 1:30PM – 3:30PM EST (11 weeks)\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale. This includes all course material\n\nNOTE: This program prioritizes working class\, queer\, BIPOC\, and heritage speakers of Arabic. As part of Algarabía’s mission to make our courses accessible\, we have sliding-scale rate options and payment plans available. Once you complete the application and are selected\, you will be given the opportunity to apply to these discounted rates individually. \nABOUT US: \nAt Algarabía Language Co-op\, we see language learning as a meaningful\, collaborative and transformative process\, reflected in our training in hands-on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches and our use of popular education in the language classroom. We seek to support the holistic development of all language learners as they become competent multilingual speakers. We devise classroom activities and use textbooks and other original didactic materials that meet our participants’ needs and that represent the linguistic and racial/ethnic diversity of the Spanish- and Arabic-speaking worlds.
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/algarabia-arabic-language-classes-spring-2025/
CATEGORIES:Arabic,Classes,Education,Language courses
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260822T094045
CREATED:20241220T183749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T200644Z
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SUMMARY:ASL LEVEL 2 | Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:ASL LEVEL 2 \nThis ASL Level 2 course is designed to continue your skill development in expressive signing. The focus of this course is to prepare students for non-verbal interaction and communication with members of the deaf community. You’ll learn useful vocabulary and you’ll be able to hold meaningful conversations about various topics. But it’s not all serious – you’ll also learn how to tell jokes\, use common expressions and sayings\, and relay anecdotes to your audience.  \nWe’ll also focus on teaching you more about the deaf community\, so you gain a better appreciation for deaf culture\, activism\, and learn how you can get involved. \nFacilitated by Kristen Suiter.  \nSIGN UP HERE ! \nThis is a virtual class: \n\nStarts January 15 – February 19th\n\n\nWednesdays\, 6-8 PM\, Online via Zoom\n\n\nSliding Scale ($150 – $300)\n\n 
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/asl-level-2-winter-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event with The People’s Forum
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T200000
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SUMMARY:PORTUGUESE INTERMEDIATE 1 | WINTER 2025
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate Portuguese 1 / Português Intermediário 1\nFor continuing students of Português Básico 3 \nFor New students who know the basic structure of Portuguese including present/past tenses\, plus Presente e Futuro do Subjuntivo\, upon filling out an application and an assessment form.  \nContinuing students: Contact your instructor to get the registration link and skip the application form. \nNew Students: New students are welcome to apply. The link to the Assessment form is here. It should take about 20-30 minutes to be completed. \nPortuguês Intermediário 1 is an intermediate class with a focus on deepening listening\, speaking and developing communication skills in Portuguese in a conversational style\, without translating into one’s native language\, to allow you to deepen the understanding of advanced verbs tenses\, to have more vocabulary\, composed verbal structures\, and more elaborate conversations with Portuguese native speakers. We will work with texts from Brazilian and other Portuguese-speaking revolutionary thinkers and writers. We will read about and discuss a few of the most important social movements in Brazil. This course has a fast approach for people who already speak basic Portuguese. During the course we will use visual materials\, music\, literature\, and conversation\, focusing on Brazilian Portuguese\, and we will also examine a few more differences between Brazilian\, African\, South Asian and European/Continental Portuguese. The program will deepen grammar structures in practical ways\, and include writing and speaking exercises. We will engage with the history of Brazilian people\, its revolutionary struggles\, and other means of resistance. \nYou will learn about historical and contemporary contexts of the working classes and social movements in Brazil\, and other Portuguese-speaking countries. \nDETAILS \n\nIntermediate Portuguese 1\nCourse runs on Zoom\nTuesdays\, 6pm- 8pm EST\n8 weeks\, starting on Jan 14 through March 4th\n$160 – $320 sliding scale cost for students\n\nClick here to apply and fill out an assessment form! \nContinuing students: contact your instructor at portugueseny@gmail.com\nto get the registration link and skip the application form. \nMore information: \nPortuguese is a language with roots in Portugal and also the official language spoken today in 10 countries: Brazil\, Mozambique\, Angola\, Portugal\, Guinea-Bissau\, East Timor\, Equatorial Guinea\, Macau\, Cape Verde\, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Portuguese is arguably among the 9 or 10 most spoken languages in the world\, but only 5 percent of its speakers live in its original home Portugal. It is estimated that 270 million people speak Portuguese today\, amongst which nearly 254 million are native speakers. It is the second most spoken Romance language\, after Spanish. Brazil’s 211 million people is the largest Portuguese-speaking population in\nthe world. As a colonial language\, it suffered many transformations\, particular to each locale. It is nowadays also a result of cultural resistance of the indigenous and enslaved people during colonialism. It is spoken in the U.S particularly in the Northeast\, in California and in Florida\, where native Portuguese speakers\, who are immigrants from Africa\, South Asia\, Europe and Brazil have concentrated historically. In nearby regions\, it is more widely spoken in areas of Newark\, New Jersey; Astoria\, Queens; in the coastal regions of Connecticut\, and Massachusetts. \nBackground: \nSince the 16th century Brazilians started to incorporate dialects\, words and sounds into Portuguese\, particularly from the Tupi and Guarani indigenous linguistic branches that make up the majority of the pre-Columbian indigenous languages of Brazil’s current territory. With enslaved workers brought from Africa\, more heavily during the 17th\, 18th and 19th centuries\, many different languages and backgrounds were also influential. Brazilian Portuguese continued to evolve as the common language amongst all living in Brazil\, and the one permitted to be spoken by the colonizers. However\, new words referring to foods\, materials and relationships with no correlations in Europe\, started to influence Continental Portuguese\, even though the grammar and syntax structures remained the\nsame. Revolutionary literacy methods created for adults\, by the influential educator Paulo Freire in the 1960s\, author of the Pedagogy of the Oppressed\, finally started to prioritize local people’s needs and generate wider political consciousness about the role of language in political emancipation to the elite oppressors. It is still used to combat illiteracy and poverty\, and to help achieve freedom\, much beyond Brazil’s borders.
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/portuguese-intermediate-1-winter-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event with The People’s Forum
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T200000
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CREATED:20241220T181406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T192605Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Portuguese 3 - Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:Basic Portuguese 3 / Português Básico 3 \nFor students who completed Basic Portuguese 2 with instructor’s approval\, or new students who know the basic present\, past\, future tenses\, and basic structures of Portuguese\, and are ready to dive into more complex verb tenses and conversation. \nNew Students or students who did not complete Basic Portuguese 2:  \nAn application and an assessment are required for this level (the assessment link is given to you at the end of the Application form). Click here to apply.  \nContinuing students: Contact your instructor at portugueseny@gmail.com to get the registration link\, and skip the application form. This is a fast-paced course designed for people who learned the Basic structure of Portuguese and present\, past and future of verbs tenses and are ready for subjunctive and more complex writing\, who are fluent or native Spanish speakers and learned the basics of Portuguese formally\, or people who grew up/spent time around Portuguese but need to perfect their grammar. It is a continuation of the course: Português Básico 2. \nNew students are welcome to apply\, and will be accepted upon filling out an application and an assessment form\, to see if they qualify for the start level of this class. It is recommended that you commit to the 8 weeks. \nDETAILS \n\nBasic Portuguese 3\nCourse runs on Zoom\nMondays\, 6pm- 8pm EST\n8 weeks\, starting Jan 13\, 2025 through March 3rd  (second class is on WEDNESDAY\, January 22)\nRequired: 1 extra weekly hour of self-study that includes some collaborative exercises\n$160 – $320 sliding scale cost for students\n\nClick here to apply.\n* Note: Intermediate 1 is also being offered – see post for this class. Advanced Portuguese students are also welcome to apply and will be contacted when we have class options. \nMore information:  \nPortuguese is a language with roots in Portugal and also the official language spoken today in 10 countries: Brazil\, Mozambique\, Angola\, Portugal\, Guinea-Bissau\, East Timor\, Equatorial Guinea\, Macau\, Cape Verde\, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Portuguese is arguably among the 9 or 10 most spoken languages in the world\, but only 5 percent of its speakers live in its original home Portugal. It is estimated that 270 million people speak Portuguese today\, amongst which nearly 254 million are native speakers. It is the second most spoken Romance language\, after Spanish. Brazil’s 211 million people is the largest Portuguese-speaking population in the world. As a colonial language\, it suffered many transformations\, particular to each locale. It is nowadays also a result of cultural resistance of the indigenous and enslaved people during colonialism. It is spoken in the U.S particularly in the Northeast\, in California and in Florida\, where native Portuguese speakers\, who are immigrants from Africa\, South Asia\, Europe and Brazil have concentrated historically. In nearby regions\, it is more widely spoken in areas of Newark\, New Jersey; Astoria\, Queens; in the coastal regions of Connecticut\, and Massachusetts. \nIf you have any questions\, you can contact the instructor at:  portugueseny@gmail.com.
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/basic-portuguese-3-winter-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event with The People’s Forum
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260822T094045
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T200403Z
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SUMMARY:INTRO TO ASL | WINTER 2025
DESCRIPTION:In this class we will build your vocabularies in American Sign Language (get ready to be able to sign full conversations!) and explore Deaf American culture and history. From learning the ABCs and how to introduce yourself to studying Deaf representation in media\, this offering will cover the basics of American Sign Language and American Deaf culture. \nThis class is facilitated by Kristen Suiter.  \nThis is a virtual class: \n– Saturday January 11 – February 15\n– 10 AM -12:00 PM ET Online via Zoom\n– Sliding Scale ($150-$300) \nAPPLY HERE
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/intro-to-asl-winter-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event with The People’s Forum
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses
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SUMMARY:Arabic 3 - Palestinian Film Club
DESCRIPTION:Arabic Language Classes \nAlgarabía Language Co-op is offering new Arabic courses at The People’s Forum to those who are interested in learning Arabic with a focus on topics of social justice\, cinema\, media\, and culture. Through weekly social justice themes\, and using a communicative and popular education approach\, participants will improve their Arabic skills\, and critically engage with various cultural productions in Arabic\, including films\, TV series\, newsreels\, short stories\, and songs.  \nThese courses are designed for folks at different levels of fluency in their productive (speaking\, writing) and receptive (listening and reading) skills. Special focus will be given to learning vocabulary and community organizing terminology relevant to contemporary social movements in the U.S. and the Arab world.  \nSelected participants will be contacted by our instructors on a rolling basis and until a week before classes start. Late applications will be considered if spots are made available. If you have any questions\, you can write to us at algarabialanguage@gmail.com. \nFor more information about our language services\, visit www.algarabialanguage.com and follow us on Instagram! \nTO APPLY\, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS REGISTRATION FORM \n  \nA3: Palestine Film Club (virtual only) \n\nThis course is designed for students who have taken at least two semesters of Arabic.\nThe course reviews first year Arabic grammar while focusing on conversational skills through discussions of films about Palestine.\nHomework includes watching films\, translating transcripts of colloquial film dialogues\, reading social media posts about Palestinian history and politics\, writing film and scene descriptions\, etc.\nClass sessions will include a political education component and will discuss films that portray different moments in Palestinian history and resistance.\nVirtual on zoom: Sundays\, starting January 5th – 12PM – 2:30PM EST (10 weeks)\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale. This includes all course materials. \n\nNOTE: \nThis program prioritizes working class\, queer\, BIPOC\, and heritage speakers of Arabic. As part of Algarabía’s mission to make our courses accessible\, we have sliding-scale rate options and payment plans available. Once you complete the application and are selected\, you will be given the opportunity to apply to these discounted rates individually. \nABOUT US:  \nAt Algarabía Language Co-op\, we see language learning as a meaningful\, collaborative and transformative process\, reflected in our training in hands-on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches and our use of popular education in the language classroom. We seek to support the holistic development of all language learners as they become competent multilingual speakers. We devise classroom activities and use textbooks and other original didactic materials that meet our participants’ needs and that represent the linguistic and racial/ethnic diversity of the Spanish- and Arabic-speaking worlds.
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/arabic-3-palestinian-film-club/
LOCATION:The People’s Forum\, 320 West 37th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arabic,Classes,Education,Language courses
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SUMMARY:Arabic 1: True Beginner (virtual only)
DESCRIPTION:Arabic Language Classes \nAlgarabía Language Co-op is offering new Arabic courses at The People’s Forum to those who are interested in learning Arabic with a focus on topics of social justice\, cinema\, media\, and culture. Through weekly social justice themes\, and using a communicative and popular education approach\, participants will improve their Arabic skills\, and critically engage with various cultural productions in Arabic\, including films\, TV series\, newsreels\, short stories\, and songs.  \nThese courses are designed for folks at different levels of fluency in their productive (speaking\, writing) and receptive (listening and reading) skills. Special focus will be given to learning vocabulary and community organizing terminology relevant to contemporary social movements in the U.S. and the Arab world.  \nSelected participants will be contacted by our instructors on a rolling basis and until a week before classes start. Late applications will be considered if spots are made available. If you have any questions\, you can write to us at algarabialanguage@gmail.com. \nFor more information about our language services\, visit www.algarabialanguage.com and follow us on Instagram! \nTO APPLY\, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS REGISTRATION FORM \n  \nA1: True Beginner (virtual only) \n\nThis course is designed for students who have no prior experience in learning Arabic. It introduces students to the Arabic alphabet and covers the basics of reading\, writing and grammar; it will focus on pronunciation\, oral fluency\, intro to colloquial Arabic and differences among varieties\, in relation to formal Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).\nVirtual on zoom: Sundays\, starting December 15th – 9AM – 11:30AM EST (10 weeks)\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale. This includes all course materials. \n\nNOTE: \nThis program prioritizes working class\, queer\, BIPOC\, and heritage speakers of Arabic. As part of Algarabía’s mission to make our courses accessible\, we have sliding-scale rate options and payment plans available. Once you complete the application and are selected\, you will be given the opportunity to apply to these discounted rates individually. \nABOUT US:  \nAt Algarabía Language Co-op\, we see language learning as a meaningful\, collaborative and transformative process\, reflected in our training in hands-on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches and our use of popular education in the language classroom. We seek to support the holistic development of all language learners as they become competent multilingual speakers. We devise classroom activities and use textbooks and other original didactic materials that meet our participants’ needs and that represent the linguistic and racial/ethnic diversity of the Spanish- and Arabic-speaking worlds.
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/arabic-1-true-beginner-virtual-only/
LOCATION:The People’s Forum\, 320 West 37th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arabic,Classes,Education,Language courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T180000
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SUMMARY:Late Fall - Basic Portuguese 3
DESCRIPTION:Basic Portuguese 3 / Português Básico 3  \nFor students who have completed Basic Portuguese 2 or who know the basic present\, past\, near future tenses and basic structures of Portuguese\, and are ready to dive into more complex verb tenses. \nNew Students: \nAn application and an assessment are required for this level (the assessment link is given to you at the end of the Application form). \nClick here to apply. \nContinuing students: \nContact your instructor at portugueseny@gmail.com to get the registration link\, and skip the application form. \nThis is a fast-paced course designed for people who learned the Basic structure of Portuguese and present\, past and future of verbs tenses and are ready for subjunctive and more complex writing\, who are fluent or native Spanish speakers and started to learn Portuguese formally\, or people who grew up/spent time around Portuguese but need to perfect their grammar. It is a continuation of the course: Português Básico 2. \nNew students are welcome to apply\, and will be accepted upon filling out an application and an assessment form\, to see if they qualify for the start level of this class. It is recommended that you commit to the 8 classes. \nDETAILS \nBasic Portuguese 3 \n\nCourse runs on Zoom on Tuesdays\, 6pm- 8pm EST for 8 classes in 6 weeks.\nStarts on November 12 through December 19.\nIncludes two Thursdays on December 5th and 19th.\nRequired: 1 extra weekly hour of self-study.\n$160 – $320 sliding scale cost for students\n\nClick here to apply. \n* Note: Intermediate and Advanced Portuguese students are also welcome to apply and fill out an assessment form\, and will be contacted when we have class options. \nMore information:  \nPortuguese is a language with roots in Portugal and also the official language spoken today in 10 countries: Brazil\, Mozambique\, Angola\, Portugal\, Guinea-Bissau\, East Timor\, Equatorial Guinea\, Macau\, Cape Verde\, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Portuguese is arguably among the 9 or 10 most spoken languages in the world\, but only 5 percent of its speakers live in its original home Portugal. It is estimated that 270 million people speak Portuguese today\, amongst which nearly 254 million are native speakers. It is the second most spoken Romance language\, after Spanish. \nBrazil’s 211 million people is the largest Portuguese-speaking population in the world. As a colonial language\, it suffered many transformations\, particular to each locale. It is nowadays also a result of cultural resistance of the indigenous and enslaved people during colonialism. It is spoken in the U.S particularly in the Northeast\, in California and in Florida\, where native Portuguese speakers\, who are immigrants from Africa\, South Asia\, Europe and Brazil have concentrated historically. In nearby regions\, it is more widely spoken in areas of Newark\, New Jersey; Astoria\, Queens; in the coastal regions of Connecticut\, and Massachusetts. \nIf you have any questions\, you can contact the instructor at:  portugueseny@gmail.com
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/late-fall-basic-portuguese-3/
LOCATION:The People’s Forum\, 320 West 37th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses
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SUMMARY:Late Fall - Basic 2 Portuguese
DESCRIPTION:Basic Portuguese 2 / Português Básico 2  \nFor students who know the basic structure of Portuguese. \nNew Students: An application and an assessment are required for this level (the assessment link is given to you at the end of the Application form). \nClick here to apply. \nContinuing students: If you completed Basic Portuguese 1\, contact your instructor at portugueseny@gmail.com to get the direct registration link\, and skip the application form. \nThis is a fast-paced course designed for people who learned the foundational structures of Portuguese and some present verb tenses\, who are fluent or native Spanish speakers and had a formal introduction to Portuguese\, or people who grew up/spent time around Portuguese. \nIt is a continuation of the course: Português Básico 1. \nNew students are welcome to apply\, and will be accepted upon filling out an application and an assessment form\, to qualify for the start level of this class. It is recommended that you commit to the 8 classes. \nDETAILS \n\nCourse runs on Zoom on\, Mondays\, 6pm-8pm EST for 8 classes in 6 weeks.\nStarting on November 11 through December 18. \nIncludes two Wednesdays on December 4th and 18th.\n$160 – $320 sliding scale cost for students.\nAt least one extra weekly hour of self-study is required.\n\nClick here to apply. \nMore information: \nPortuguese is a language with roots in Portugal and also the official language spoken today in 10 countries: Brazil\, Mozambique\, Angola\, Portugal\, Guinea-Bissau\, East Timor\, Equatorial Guinea\, Macau\, Cape Verde\, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Portuguese is arguably among the 9 or 10 most spoken languages in the world\, but only 5 percent of its speakers live in its original home Portugal. It is estimated that 270 million people speak Portuguese today\, amongst which nearly 254 million are native speakers. It is the second most spoken Romance language\, after Spanish. Brazil’s 211 million people is the largest Portuguese-speaking population in the world. \nAs a colonial language\, it suffered many transformations\, particular to each locale. It is nowadays also a result of cultural resistance of the indigenous and enslaved people during colonialism. It is spoken in the U.S particularly in the Northeast\, in California and in Florida\, where native Portuguese speakers\, who are immigrants from Africa\, South Asia\, Europe and Brazil have concentrated historically. In nearby regions\, it is more widely spoken in areas of Newark\, New Jersey; Astoria\, Queens; in the coastal regions of Connecticut\, and Massachusetts. \nIf you have any questions\, you can contact the instructor at:  portugueseny@gmail.com
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/late-fall-basic-2-portuguese/
LOCATION:The People’s Forum\, 320 West 37th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses
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SUMMARY:Fall 2024 | Spanish for Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:¡Bienvenides! Welcome to Spanish for Social Justice! \n  \nAlgarabía Language Co-op is excited to announce that we are offering virtual Spanish classes this fall! \nSpanish for Social Justice courses are offered by Algarabía Language Co-op in partnership with The People’s Forum. We offer courses at the BEGINNER\, INTERMEDIATE\, and ADVANCED levels of fluency to those interested in topics of social justice\, politics\, and culture. Through weekly social justice themes\, and using a communicative and popular education approach\, participants will improve their Spanish skills and critically engage with various cultural productions centered around the lived experiences of working class people of Indigenous and African descent on the continent. These courses are designed for folks at different levels of fluency in their productive (speaking\, writing) and receptive (listening and reading) skills. Special focus will be given to learning vocabulary and community organizing terminology relevant to contemporary social movements in New York City (Lenapehoking)\, one of the largest and most diverse Spanish-speaking cities in the world and the rest of Turtle Island and Abya Yala.  \nTo register\, click HERE \n  \nFall 2024 COURSE SCHEDULE: \n  \nVIRTUAL COURSES (24 HOURS; 8 WEEKS) Saturdays\, October 12\, 2024 – December 7th\, 2024  (One week off) \n  \nSpanish I: Spanish for Social Justice True Beginner – Español nivel básico introductorio \nVirtual on Zoom  | Saturdays\, 10:00am-1:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break) \n  \nSpanish II: Spanish for Social Justice High Beginner – Español nivel básico elevado \nVirtual on Zoom | Saturdays\, 2:00pm-5:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break) \n  \nSpanish III: Spanish for Social Justice Low Intermediate – Español nivel intermedio-básico \nVirtual on Zoom | Saturdays\, 10:00am-1:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break) \n  \nSpanish IV: Spanish for Social Justice High Intermediate – Español nivel intermedio alto \nVirtual on Zoom  | Saturdays\, 2:00pm-5:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break) \n  \nSpanish V: Spanish for Social Justice Advanced Level – Español para bilingües nivel avanzado \nVirtual on Zoom | Wednesdays\, 6:30pm-8:30pm EST (20 hrs./10 min. break) \nNote: This level will start on Wednesday October 9th\, and will run through December 18th \n  \nIMPORTANT: \n▪ Our virtual program is for Black\, Indigenous and People of Color only.  \n▪ Non-NYC based participants can join virtually through Zoom. \n▪ Please only apply if you are able to attend most of the classes.  \n▪ Each session can hold up to 15 participants. \n▪ Cost of class $200-$400 sliding scale*. This includes all course materials. \n*$500 if contribution is paid for by employer or another institutional funding source.* \n  \nNOTE: This program is for BIPOC-only and prioritizes working class\, LGBTQ+ and Spanish bilinguals (heritage speakers of Spanish). As part of Algarabía’s mission to make our courses accessible\, we have sliding-scale rate options and payment plans available. Once you complete the application and are selected\, you will be given the opportunity to apply to these discounted rates individually.  \n  \nABOUT LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION: At Algarabía Language Co-op\, we see language learning as a meaningful\, collaborative and transformative process reflected in our training in hands-on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches and our use of popular education in the language classroom. We seek to support the holistic development of all language learners as they become competent multilingual speakers. We devise classroom activities and use textbooks and other original didactic materials that meet our participants’ needs and that represent the linguistic and racial/ethnic diversity of the Spanish-speaking worlds. \nFor more information about our language services\, go to www.algarabialanguage.com  \n  \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION \nAll courses focus on the use of inclusive\, gender-neutral and anti-racist language. There is emphasis on validating U.S. Spanish and other varieties of Spanish often considered “non-standard.” We actively include the use of “vos” as used in Central America. \nSpanish I: Spanish for Social Justice True Beginner – Español nivel básico introductorio  \nFor those with no formal training in the language. Covers the basics of reading\, writing and grammar; focus is on pronunciation and oral fluency; explores how to overcome affective barriers to language learning. \n-Saturdays\, 10:00am-1:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break) \nSpanish II: Spanish for Social Justice High Beginner – Español nivel básico elevado \nReviews topics covered in Spanish I courses. Covers grammar review; focus is on developing conversational skills\, as well as analyzing and critically engaging with various varieties of Spanish through TV series and other media. \n– Saturdays\, 2:00pm-5:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break) \nSpanish III: Spanish for Social Justice Intermediate – Español nivel intermedio \nReviews topics covered in Spanish I & II courses. Covers grammar review\, social movement vocabulary building\, and text editing; focus is on developing conversational skills\, as well as analyzing and critically engaging with various varieties of Spanish through film and other media. \n– Saturdays\, 10:00am-1:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break) \nSpanish IV: Spanish for Social Justice High Intermediate – Español nivel intermedio alto  Reviews topics covered in Spanish I-III courses. Covers grammar review and text editing; focus is on creative writing and reading fiction by Indigenous and Afro-Caribbean women; focus is on developing conversational skills\, as well as analyzing and critically engaging with various varieties of Spanish through documentary and other media. \n– Saturdays\, 2:00pm-5:00pm EST (24 hrs./15 min. break) \nSpanish V: Spanish for Social Justice Advanced Level • Inmersión cultural y escritura creativa  – Español para bilingües nivel avanzado \nEn este curso exploraremos el español conversacional estudiando las diversas culturas en Latinoamérica y utilizando películas\, música y su rica literatura. Les participantes tendrán la oportunidad de ampliar su vocabulario y desarrollar sus habilidades de escritura creativa y reforzar reglas gramaticales estudiadas en cursos anteriores. \n– Miércoles\, 6:30pm-8:30pm EST (20 hrs./10 min. descanso) \nABOUT OUR LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION: At Algarabía Language Co-op\, we see language learning as a meaningful\, collaborative\, and transformative process reflected in our training in hands-on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches and our use of popular education in the language classroom. We seek to support the holistic development of all language learners as they become competent multilingual speakers. We devise classroom activities and use textbooks and other original didactic materials that meet our participants’ needs and that represent the linguistic and racial/ethnic diversity of the Spanish-speaking worlds. \nSelected participants will be contacted by Algarabía by October 1st and will receive a link to complete their payment and secure their spot in the class. \nTo register\, click HERE
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/spanishfall2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event with The People’s Forum
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Language courses,Spanish
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SUMMARY:Fall 2024 | Arabic Language Courses
DESCRIPTION:TO APPLY\, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS REGISTRATION FORM: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/10k0Fm8M2XX2ND8jOCZ-tQMrSranA7bmboizGGoreR6s \n  \nAlgarabía Language Co-op is offering new Arabic courses at The People’s Forum to those who are interested in learning Arabic with a focus on topics of social justice\, cinema\, media\, and culture. Through weekly social justice themes\, and using a communicative and popular education approach\, participants will improve their Arabic skills\, and critically engage with various cultural productions in Arabic\, including films\, TV series\, newsreels\, short stories\, and songs. \nThese courses are designed for folks at different levels of fluency in their productive (speaking\, writing) and receptive (listening and reading) skills. Special focus will be given to learning vocabulary and community organizing terminology relevant to contemporary social movements in the U.S. and the Arab world. \nSelected participants will be contacted by our instructors on a rolling basis and until a week before classes start. Late applications will be considered if spots are made available. If you have any questions\, you can write to us at algarabialanguage@gmail.com. \nFor more information about our language services\, visit www.algarabialanguage.com and follow us on Instagram! \n  \nA1.1: True Beginner (in-person and virtual) \n\nThis course is designed for students who have no prior experience in learning Arabic. It introduces students to the Arabic alphabet and covers the basics of reading\, writing and grammar; it will focus on pronunciation\, oral fluency\, intro to colloquial Arabic and differences among varieties\, in relation to formal Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).\nIn-person: Tuesdays\, starting September 24th – 6:30PM – 9:00PM EST (10 weeks)\nVirtual: Thursdays\, starting September 26th – 7:00PM – 9:30PM EST (10 weeks)\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale. This includes all course materials.\n\n  \nA1.2: High Beginner (virtual only) \n\nReviews topics covered in Beginner Arabic course. Expands on grammar\, conjugation in different tenses\, vocabulary\, and idiomatic expressions; it will focus on basic colloquial Arabic and their varieties vis-à-vis formal Modern Standard Arabic (MSA);\nVirtual: Sundays\, starting September 29th – 12:00PM – 3:00PM EST (10 weeks)\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale. This includes all course materials.\n\n  \nA1.3: Palestine Film Club (virtual only) \n\nReview first year Arabic grammar and learn conversational Arabic through films about Palestine. This class requires at least one year of Arabic-learning experience.\nHomework includes watching films\, translating transcripts of colloquial film dialogues\, reading social media posts about Palestinian history and politics\, writing film and scene descriptions\, etc.\nOur class sessions will include a political education component and we will discuss films that portray different moments in Palestinian history and resistance.\nVirtual: Sundays\, starting September 29th – 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST (10 weeks)\nCost of class $300-$400 sliding scale. This includes all course materials.\n\n  \nNOTE: This program prioritizes working class\, queer\, BIPOC\, and heritage speakers of Arabic. As part of Algarabía’s mission to make our courses accessible\, we have sliding-scale rate options and payment plans available. Once you complete the application and are selected\, you will be given the opportunity to apply to these discounted rates individually. \nABOUT US: \nAt Algarabía Language Co-op\, we see language learning as a meaningful\, collaborative and transformative process\, reflected in our training in hands-on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches and our use of popular education in the language classroom. We seek to support the holistic development of all language learners as they become competent multilingual speakers. We devise classroom activities and use textbooks and other original didactic materials that meet our participants’ needs and that represent the linguistic and racial/ethnic diversity of the Spanish- and Arabic-speaking worlds. \n  \nTO APPLY\, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS REGISTRATION FORM: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/10k0Fm8M2XX2ND8jOCZ-tQMrSranA7bmboizGGoreR6s \n 
URL:https://peoplesforum.org/events/fall-2024-arabic-language-courses/
LOCATION:Virtual Event with The People’s Forum
CATEGORIES:Arabic,Classes,Education,Language courses
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