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Learn a new language!
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Communicate with neighbors and co-workers.

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Have more fun when you travel.

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Accomplish something you’ve always wanted to do!

 

Language Resources™ is bringing dynamic language classes 

for adults and children to a Park District near you!  

You can learn a new language!  Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, German, English as a Second Language, Italian, Portuguese...you name it!

 

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Want to be notified when a new class comes to your area?  

Click here to send us an e-mail.  Be sure to tell us which town

you live in, which language you are interested in, and whether 

you are interested in classes for adults or kids!

 

Choose your language, your level, and your location --- then call the Park District listed below for registration information!

 Want to talk it over?  Call Ruth or Miles Hoffman, 

Language Resources: 847-726-1608.

 

 When you select a class, don’t wait—you must register at least a week before the class is scheduled to begin, in most cases.  In all cases it is first come, first served!

 

Also, call Language Resources for information about:

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Fun FoodTalks™ in many languages and cuisines

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Classes for children

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Intensive “Survival” language programs, individual classes and training at companies

 

Jump to locations:

Barrington Park District

Buffalo Grove: Kingswood United Methodist Church

Des Plaines Park District

City of Elgin Department of Parks & Recreation

FoodTalk™ -- An International Kitchen & Language Workshop

Gorton Community Center (Lake Forest)

Lake Zurich Parks & Recreation Department

Village of Libertyville Parks & Recreation Department

Park Ridge Recreation & Park District

Round Lake Area Park District

Schaumburg Park District

Skokie Park District  

Streamwood: Poplar Creek Public Library

 

 

Beginning Level Classes are intended for both true beginners and those who know only a few words in the language.  The dynamic instructors use Comfort Zone Learning™, our hands-on approach that follows the way you learned your first language.  It begins with understanding—you’ll be actively involved in learning the language!  No grammar drills.  You’ll learn to recognize a wide range of useful words and phrases before you begin to speak—so when you’re ready, speaking will be so much easier!  Of course, there’s plenty of review in each class to help you remember what you learned last week. 

The Intermediate Level Classes are for those who have already taken the Beginner Level, or who have previous knowledge of the language.  Participants should have a speaking vocabulary of 50-100 words, and a listening vocabulary of 300-400 words.  These classes are intended to take you from mostly listening to asking and answering questions and beyond.

These innovative classes will put you on the fast track to learning (or dusting off) your new language.  We’ll build on your current level, and you’ll enjoy the active approach.  Join us for a completely new way to learn a language!   Classes are small so all can participate: min 6, max 14.

Read more about our Comfort Zone Learning™ approach.  Click on the link! 

New: An optional book that you may purchase from us in class for $15.  It's a lively, colorful paperback book with about 2000 words illustrated--and it comes with its own free-access website, where you may hear the words pronounced.  A great way to practice your new language between classes!  The book is for all levels of Spanish, French, Italian, and German classes.

Note: Almost all classes are open to non-residents, but some locations charge a little more for non-residents (in some, as little as $5 more!).  

 

Barrington Park District.  Registration and classes at Langendorf Park, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington, IL 60010.  Call 847-381-0687.

 

Buffalo Grove: Kingswood United Methodist ChurchRegistration and classes at the church, 401 W. Dundee Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.  Call 847-398-0770, or call Language Resources at 847-726-1608.

 

Des Plaines Park District.  2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018. For registration information call 847-391-5700.  www.desplainesparks.org.    

 

Elgin Department of Parks & Recreation.  Register at The Centre, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120.  For registration information call 847-531-7000.  www.cityofelgin.org.

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Gorton Community Center.  400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045.  To register call 847-234-6060.  www.gortoncenter.org.  

 

Lake Zurich Parks & Recreation Department.   Register at The Barn in Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.  Call 847-438-5146.   www.volz.org Location of class: Kuechmann Park Building, 626 N. Old Rand Rd, Lake Zurich.

 

Libertyville Parks & Recreation Department.   Register at Bolander Park, 625 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville.  Call 847-918-7275.   www.libertyville.com 

 

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Park Ridge Recreation & Park District.  Registration and classes at Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 Sibley Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068.  Call 847-692-5127.  www.parkridgeparkdistrict.com. 

 

Round Lake Area Park District.  Registration: 814 Hart Road, Round Lake, IL 60073.  847-546-8558.  Classes at the Sports Center, Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach.  www.roundlakeareaparkdistrict.org 

 

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Schaumburg Park District.  Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194.  Call 847-490-7015.  www.parkfun.com.   Classes held at Bock Park, 1223 W. Sharon Lane.

 

Skokie Park District9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie, IL  60077.  Call 847.674.1500. www.skokieparkdistrict.org.  Classes will be held at Oakton Center.

 

Streamwood: Poplar Creek Public Library.  1405 South Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL 60107.  Call 630-483-4910 to register.    www.poplarcreek.lib.il.us

 

Call the individual location to register, or call Language Resources for more information.

   

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FoodTalk™ -- An International Kitchen & Language Workshop.

A language-and-cooking experience!  

Call us at 847.726.1608 for more information....

 1 You’ll get lively, interactive instruction in the language you choose, focusing on the ingredients, the utensils, and the actions required for the recipe.  Our fun Comfort Zone Learning™ method will put you on the fast track to communicating.

 2 Then our professional personal chef demonstrates how to make a simple but authentic and interesting dish from the country chosen—all the while reviewing the language you’ve just learned. 

 3 We all sit down to eat, while we learn a few more phrases—things you can say while dining with a new friend.  Plus, you receive the recipe to take home with the phrases you learned!

 

QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS?  WANT TO TALK TO US PERSONALLY?     
E-mail us!  rch@language-resources.com
We will call you or send the information you need.

     
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September 12, 2007