The Language Academy: 2011-2012
German classes for children: taught by Juliane Schicker
3-5 yr-olds: Monday 2:45-3:30 pm ($180)
Saturday 11:15 am-12:00 pm ($180)
5-8 yr-olds: Monday 3:45-4:30 pm ($180)
Saturday 12:15-1:00 pm ($180)
8-11 yr-olds: Monday 4:45-5:30 pm ($180)
Saturday 1:15-2:00 pm ($180)
Ms. Schicker’s approach makes use of music and movement, crafts and games in age-appropriate activities.
Latin classes for children: taught by Andrea Gatzke.
10-14 yr-olds: Monday and Wednesday 5:30-6:30 ($394)
Spanish classes for children: taught by Mari Carmen Gil Delgado
3-5 yr-olds: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4:30-5:15 ($360)
5-8 yr-olds: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:15-6:00 ($360)
8-11 yr-olds: by appointment
Ms. Delgado's approach makes use of music and movement, crafts and games, in age-appropriate activities.
French classes for children: taught by Jennifer Barton
3-5 yr-olds: Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-4:45 ($360)
5-8 yr-olds: Tuesday and Thursday 4:45-5:30 ($360)
8-11 yr-olds: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:15 ($360)
Ms. Barton’s approach makes use of music and movement, crafts and games in age-appropriate activities.
French language and cooking class for adults: taught by Jennifer Barton ($252)
Fridays: 5:00-6:00 pmForeign language acquisition progresses best in a “hands-on” practical situation. Ms. Barton is in her element with this type of instruction. Learn French while experiencing one of the most distinguishing features of French culture—and have something tasty to eat afterward!
Private and semi-private lessons by appointment: please contact the director
Chinese
French
German
Italian
Spanish
ESL
The Language Academy provides opportunities for students of all ages to acquire facility in a foreign language or ESL during the entire year. We are interested in promoting all world languages, and you can expect frequent up-dates in our programs. These will include, not only languages such as Chinese, French, German, Italian, Latin and ESL, but any language you may require. We will do our best to locate a qualified instructor for you!
FACULTY
Jenny Barton, French instructor: recently graduated from the University of Delaware with a master's in Foreign Language Pedagogy. She obtained her BA in French and International studies from Penn State, where she studied abroad twice. A State College native, Jenny loves art, singing, and playing games to encourage language acquisition. She is exciting about developing a dynamic and creative language curriculum both for children and adults. Expect everything from painting and clay work, to dancing and obstacle courses... but all in French!
Mari Carmen Gil Delgado: Spanish instructor:
Andrea Gatzke, Latin instructor:
Juliane Schicker, German instructor: is a native speaker of German. She graduated from the Otto-von-Guericke University in Magdeburg, Germany in 2008 with Masters Degree in English, German, and secondary education. After moving to the United States, she completed a Masters in German Literature at the Texas Tech University in 2009. She is currently studying for her Ph.D. in German Literature and Culture at the Pennsylvania State University and teaching German to undergraduates. Ms. Schicker has worked with children and adults of all ages and likes to combine her language skills with her musical interests. She sings in a local choir and small ensembles and plays the saxophone in a jazz band.
"There is no doubt that the level that Marina has attained, coupled with her interest and enthusiasm, is due mainly to Mrs. Bernstein as her piano teacher. Thank you for providing such a wonderful environment".