Giving Thanks

Need a little help in giving thanks in a different language?  Try one of these:

Spanish– Gracias

French– Merci  (Thank you very much= Merci Beaucoup)

Italian– Grazie

Japanese– (Domo) Arigato (ah-ree-gah’-toh) or written ありがとう

Chinese– do jeh, daw-dyeh

German– Danke sehr

Russian– Spasiba (spah-see’-boh)

Korean– written 감사합니다 gamsahabnida

Hebrew– Toda (toh-dah’)

Greek– Efharisto (ef-har-ris-tou’)

Want to learn more than "thank you"? Join us for a world language class-we have 14 different languages to choose from! For more information, please click here.

International Education Week @ CCBC

Activities are all week, on each campus. Please join us!

Interested in Learning French?

 

Interested in traveling to a French-speaking country?  You have lots of choices--the French language is spoken on five continents, and it has official-language status in 29 countries, including Belgium, Haiti, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Monaco, Niger, Senegal, Togo, Canada, Mali and more. It’s one of six official languages of the UN.

Want to learn some basic vocabulary and phrases, as well as some customs and culture?  Join us for Getting Started with French, an 8-week course that is useful for those wishing to have quick course to learn some basics.

Occupational Spanish

Do you work in a business or industry where some Spanish language and cultural knowledge would be helpful, so that you can better communicate and connect with clients, guests, or partners?  If so, CCBC World Languages has just the solution!  We offer personalized training classes, held at your site, at a time that is convenient for you.  Give us a call at 443-840-1804 for more information!

French Class Fun

Often, students and instructors will use their language skills in a practical setting.  Here is Thu Schaeffer, our Intermediate and Advanced French instructor, with several of her French students, at la Madeleine, a French bistro in Columbia.

It's time to think about fall classes....

Our fall classes will begin mid-September....now is the time to register for the best selection!  We offer classes for beginner through advanced students, in 16 different languages.  Check out the interactive fall catalog here!

Scenes from the Catonsville 4th of July parade!

Thu Schaeffer and her French students had a great time at the Catonsville 4th of July parade, riding on CCBC's float. It was a hot day, but lots of fun!

Thu and Dr. Kurtinitis

A Cultural Exchange

Our classes are not all about listening, speaking, reading, and writing--culture is an important aspect of learning a language, and we weave it into all of our classes.Thu Schaeffer's Intermediate French I class hosted visitors from Toulouse, in the south of France, for an evening of cultural exchange.  Students were able to practice their French skills, and the French visitors were able to practice their English.  It was a fun and entertaining evening. 

Igbo class-the final day with presentations

Students learned the language, traditions, and culture, and the culminating event had students giving presentations on topics in Igbo!

Learn a language this summer!

Found a great article recently: 3 Ways learning a New Language Helps Your Brain-Even if You Never Get Fluent. You can

• become a more intuitive problem solver.
• get better at learning to do challenging things and making mistakes along the way.
• shift your perspective by exposing yourself to cultures and experiences that you wouldn't otherwise.
• improve cognitive functioning.

It would makes you feel really productive with your summer, right? So why not take some time, and do something different? Click here for a link to the summer catalog of classes--world languages begin on page 50.

And they're off....

A nod to the jockeys, trainers, owners, and racing fans from around the world.  We at CCBC also embrace the international spirit, offering classes in more than 14 world languages, from basic to advanced levels. Check out our summer catalog of classes here.

Classes for Kids!

Looking for a fun camp for your kids this summer?   We offer beginning American Sign Language and Spanish camps for kids ages 7-11.  The camps are held at the Essex campus, in July and August. Click here for more information.

Scenes from a Spanish class...

Our language classes are not all hard work--it's fun to use the language in an authentic setting!  Olé!

Learning a new language is good for you!

Here are some ways that learning a new language benefits you:

• heightened concentration
• increased conversational abilities
• improved focus
• increased intelligence
• enhanced decision making and problem-solving
• increased mental agility
• increased ability to multi-task

So if you are on the fence, wondering if you should learn a new language....the answer is yes!

For the complete article from Languages Around the Globe, click here.

Speaker series at Hopkins

Looking for something to do? JHU Foreign Affairs Symposium has a speaker series, with the remaining events events scheduled  April 5 and 12. 

Click here to check it out!

Le Diner en Blanc is coming to Baltimore!

What is Le Diner en Blanc?  It’s an exclusive pop-up picnic with an all-white dress code and attendees bring their own tables, white chairs, white table linens, tableware and a gourmet meal. The event also includes live entertainment and dancing. The tradition began in Paris 30 years ago and attracts more than 10,000 people annually in its founding city. The first American Diner en Blanc was hosted in New York in 2011. Today, the dinner is held in more than 70 cities and 35 countries.As with past Diner en Blanc pop-ups, the location will be unveiled to participants on the day of the event. Register now to get on the wait list (which for Philadelphia last year reached about 30,000 people…).

Here's a link to a Baltimore Sun article, for more info and the link to register for the wait list. 

Traveling This Summer?

Are you planning on traveling this summer? Why not take a language class this spring to help you prepare?  

We have the following travelers' series classes beginning in 2 weeks--and there is still time to register! All of the classes will meet in the evenings for 8 weeks, and introduce basic vocabulary and phrases that will be helpful when traveling overseas, as well as discuss culture and customs of countries where the language is spoken.

• Getting Started with Portuguese, beginning Tuesday 3/21.
• Getting Started with Japanese, beginning Wednesday 3/22.
• Getting Started with Spanish, beginning Wednesday, 3/22.
• Getting Started with German, beginning Thursday, 3/23.
• Getting Started with French, beginning Thursday, 3/23. 

To register, click here, or call 443-840-4700.

Join us for the Murthy-Reihl Lecture!

Best Foreign Language Film?

The Oscar ceremony will be on February 26. This year, a record total of 89 countries submitted a film before the deadline, and 85 were accepted. Nine finalists were short listed, with 5 nominees:

1. “The Salesman” – IRAN – Asghar Farhadi
2. “Toni Erdmann” – GERMANY – Maren Ade
3. “Land of Mine” – DENMARK – Martin Zandvliet
4. “A Man Called Ove” – SWEDEN – Hannes Holm
5. “Tanna” – AUSTRALIA – Bentley Dean, Martin Butler

What have you seen? Which film do you think will win the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film?

The Language of Love

With Valentine's Day approaching, do you want to impress someone special and tell them "I love you" in another language?  Click here to learn how!

If you want to learn more than how to say "I love you,"  try one of our world language classes! Click here for a link to the spring catalog, where world languages begin on page 70. Classes start soon!

Happy Chinese New Year!

Chinese people across the globe are celebrating the Lunar New Year, which begins today, January 28. The New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is China's most important and festive holiday and is traditionally marked by fireworks and firecrackers. According to the Chinese zodiac, people born in the Year of the Rooster are brave, responsible, and punctual.

Let's Go! Learn a New Language!

It's time to register for spring classes! What will it be? Spanish? German? French? Igbo? Italian? Japanese? We have 14 different world language options--what will you choose?

Click here for the spring catalog. World languages begin on page 70.

Our Teachers Continue to Learn, Too!

In September, our lead instructor, Thu Schaeffer, traveled to Guatemala and visited the Antiguena School in Antigua, Guatemala. She had a wonderful experience, and highly recommends the school.