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Online: February 3, 2026 to April 21, 2026
Tuesday at 10:45 AM
Prerequisite: Ability to speak and read French at the intermediate to advanced level. Join our intermediate- to advanced-level class to refresh, refine and update your speaking skills in a relaxed environment. Authentic readings and videos in French are selected to spark lively discussions on a variety of topics, from history, the fine arts, science, social trends, current events and modern dilemmas. Class sessions are designed with participants’ interests and needs in mind. Songs, cartoons, games and quizzes round out the experience. Materials are provided weekly in advance.
Taught by: Mary Shenvi
Online: February 4, 2026 to April 22, 2026
Wednesday at 10:45 AM
Prerequisite: Ability to speak and read German at the intermediate to advanced level. This intermediate/advanced course is conducted entirely in German and is designed to encourage a lively exchange based on a broad range of topics. A rich variety of sources assures that students have accurate models of German as it is actually spoken for different purposes. Authentic readings, recordings, songs and games provide an immersive experience.
Taught by: Mary Shenvi
Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building): February 3, 2026 to March 3, 2026
Tuesday at 12:45 PM
Led by a language enthusiast who has studied English, German, French, Korean, Spanish and Russian, this course introduces the history of language study, various branches of linguistics, the origin of human language and what makes it unique, human language acquisition, the origin of writing, and a bit about the history of the English language.
Taught by: Trudie Thompson
Online: February 4, 2026 to April 22, 2026
Wednesday at 9:00 AM
Prerequisite: Four semesters of OLLI Spanish or the equivalent. This class consists of breakout room conversation, reading and discussing the stories in the textbook and singing in Spanish.
Taught by: Jeanne Hanson
Online: February 5, 2026 to April 23, 2026
Thursday at 2:30 PM
Prerequisite: Speak and read Spanish at the intermediate to advanced level. An advanced-level course designed to provide participants the opportunity to enrich their Spanish vocabulary and increase their fluency in a relaxed, friendly environment. Authentic readings on a variety of topics serve as a springboard for discussion. Materials selected with participants’ expressed interests and needs in mind are sent out a week prior to each class. Music, pictures, games and video clips round out the sessions.
Taught by: Mary Shenvi
Online: February 5, 2026 to April 23, 2026
Thursday at 12:45 PM
This course aims at broadening a student’s vocabulary and understanding of the day-to-day German spoken today. The etymology of certain words is discussed, and the rules of grammar are explained on request. This semester, we read selected chapters of the instructor’s memoirs, covering his immigration to the United States of America in 1992.
Taught by: Udo Gorsch-Nies
Online: February 4, 2026 to April 22, 2026
Wednesday at 9:00 AM
Prerequisite: Three semesters of French or equivalent. Experience the joy of language learning in this lively foundational course. Weekly assignments provide students the opportunity to practice basic vocabulary and grammar in advance, so that we can optimize class time to practice speaking and listening skills. The goal is to provide participants the confidence to interact with native speakers using authentic language. Lessons include games, videos, dialogues, music and time for conversation in small groups, with an emphasis on having fun in French.
Taught by: Mary Shenvi
Wilmington (Arsht Hall): February 2, 2026 to April 20, 2026
Monday at 9:00 AM
Prerequisite: At least a full academic year of French Language. Required text: Le Nouveau Taxi 2! Robert Menand, ISBN 978-2-01-155551-9; Cahier d’exercices: Le Nouveau Taxi 2!,Laure Hutchings and Nathalie Hirschsprung, ISBN 978-2-01-155552-6. This course continues the textbook Le Nouveau Taxi 2!. Every thematic unit focuses on clearly identified communicative goals and sociocultural awareness. Brief practical grammar lessons provide built-in opportunities for student interaction and pronunciation practice. The exercise book aids in developing accurate writing skills for effective communication. The main goal is to further develop effective speaking habits in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere that encourages student participation.
Taught by: Charlotte Mulleman
Online: February 5, 2026 to April 23, 2026
Thursday at 10:45 AM
Prerequisite: Some prior exposure to the German language. In this class, German language historical docudramas with German subtitles (played at 85% speed) are tied together with short, easy-to-follow lectures in German. Course is aimed at the intermediate level student, but all are welcome, from beginner to native speaker. This semester focuses on the birth of modern Germany and covers the years 1850 to 1930. Topics include Otto von Bismarck, Mad King Ludwig, Kaiser Wilhelm I and II, Rosa Luxemburg, Gustav Stresemann, the Second Reich, WWI and the Weimar Republic.
Taught by: Mary Shenvi
Online: February 2, 2026 to April 20, 2026
Monday at 9:00 AM
Prerequisite: some familiarity with German. Required text: The Easy German Dialogues: Fun and simple conversation practice for beginners and intermediates, by Andre Klein. Class features dialogues on everyday topics, a custom German-English dictionary, quizzes and tips for vocabulary retention.
Taught by: Christiane Shields, Lorena Meunier
Online: February 3, 2026 to April 21, 2026
Tuesday at 12:45 PM
This is a course for people who have not studied Italian before, and where participants develop comfort in speaking, listening and reading basic Italian. Whatever class members’ interest in Italian — travel, music, literature, the joy of leaning a beautiful language — this course strives to respond to that interest. Songs and arias, short poems, prose passages, brief reports and video/audio excerpts are used to illustrate and practice many of the concepts and skills covered.
Taught by: Winifred Hayek
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
Kent/Sussex | Wilmington