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Online: September 2, 2025 to November 11, 2025
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: September 3, 2025 to November 12, 2025
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): October 14, 2025 to November 11, 2025
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: September 3, 2025 to November 12, 2025
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: September 4, 2025 to November 13, 2025
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: October 16, 2025 to November 13, 2025
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: September 3, 2025 to November 12, 2025
Wednesday at 9:00 AM
Prerequisite: Two semesters of French. 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
Online: September 4, 2025 to November 13, 2025
Thursday at 10:45 AM
Prerequisite: Some prior exposure to the German language. 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 students from beginner to native speaker are welcome. This semester covers the late 17th through mid-19th centuries. Topics include the golden days of Dresden, the emergence of Prussia, Frederick the Great, Maria Theresa, Germany under Napoleon, the industrial revolution and Karl Marx.
Taught by: Mary Shenvi
Online: September 8, 2025 to November 17, 2025
Monday at 10:45 AM
In this course participants will continue to read short stories of different German writers, mostly of the post WWII period. The intention is to increase vocabulary and fluency for students with an intermediate understanding of the German language. There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion after each class. Texts will be provided by the instructor. Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge of the German language.
Taught by: Angela Drooz
Wilmington (Arsht Hall): September 8, 2025 to November 17, 2025
Monday at 9:00 AM
This course continues the textbook Le Nouveau Taxi 2!. Every thematic unit focuses on clearly identified communicative goals and socio-cultural 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. This semester starts at unit two or three of the book.
Prerequisite: At least a full academic year of French. Required texts: Le Nouveau Taxi 2!, Robert Menand (textbook); Cahier d’exercices Le Nouveau Taxi 2!, Laure Hutchings and Nathalie Hirschsprung, ISBN 978-2-01-155552-6 (exercise book).
Taught by: Charlotte Mulleman
Online: September 8, 2025 to November 17, 2025
Monday at 9:00 AM
Required text: Learn German With Stories – Sturm auf Sylt – 10 Short Stories For Beginners, Andre Klein. Native German instructor use André Klein’s Learn German with Stories series to expose students to cultural and historical facts about cities where German is spoken today. The emphasis is on learning German the fun way.
Taught by: Christiane Shields, Lorena Meunier
Dover (Wyoming Church): September 2, 2025 to September 30, 2025
Tuesday at 9:00 AM
The goal of this course is to provide information and practice in order to improve communication in French. Participants will learn the basics of French phonetics. They will practice the sounds of French in meaningful contexts. They will compare and contrast the sound system of English and French, as well as the rhythm and intonation of both languages.
Taught by: Alice Cataldi, Susan Watkins
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