Summer 2023 Programs
Our online language courses are designed to provide a fun, virtual learning environment which will introduce little kids (3-6) kids (6-9), and preteens and teens (ages 10-14) to different languages and cultures with a focus on developing oral communication skills. Our live classes will be taught by qualified and experienced teachers. Weekly classes will meet once a week for 45 minutes- 60 minutes (depending on age groups) via Zoom (links will be sent to registered participants the week before classes begin).
Our general classes are offered in the following levels:
Beginners: designed for students who have little to no experience/exposure in the language.
Intermediate: designed for students who have some experience/prior exposure in the language.
Online programs for summer are scheduled as follows and you can sign up for just one 5-week session or both Sessions 1 and 2.
Session 1: June 5-July 6 (There will be a make-up session for Tuesday/July 4th classes.)
Session 2: July 10-August 10
Per Session Registration fee is $25 for Family and Kids programming and $40 for Preteens/Teens.
Registration will be open April 1st.
Registration in multiple programs is permitted.
We require a minimum enrollment limit of 8 students to run our programs and will accept no more than 10 students per program. A confirmation will be sent via email for each program registration. Full refunds will be provided for programs that are canceled due to low enrollment.
If registration is closed because the program has reached its maximum limit, please contact Carol Wilson-Duffy (wilson77@msu.edu) to be added to our waitlist.
Program Types
Ages 3-6
Our live online programs for children (ages 3-9) provide an introduction to the target language and culture in a playful way. By speaking in the target language throughout the entire class, the children are immersed in the language and become familiarized with the sounds of the language while learning to say simple phrases. The focus of the class is on listening and speaking, supported by visual cues.
A parent/guardian must be present during class on Zoom.
Ages 6-9
Our live online programs for kids (ages 6-9) are designed to provide a fun learning environment that focuses on playful interactions in the target language. It will sensitize children to language learning, help them acquire an awareness and appreciation of other cultures, enhance their understanding of the native language, and hopefully motivate them to pursue language study. We emphasize functional language use and cultural awareness.
Ages 10-14
Our live online programs for pre-teens and teens (ages 10-14) focus on developing speaking and listening skills and introduce students to various aspects of the target culture and country/countries where the language is spoken. Students are introduced to different facets of the target language and culture, expand their existing knowledge, and increase their abilities in speaking and listening while incorporating some reading and writing in the target language.
Summer 2023 Program Offerings
Online Family Language Class (Age 3-6)
Session 1: June 5-July 6 ($25) | Session 2: July 10-August 10 ($25)
Session 1: Wednesdays, June 7-July 5, 5:00-5:45 pm (EDT)
Note there will be a make-up class in lieu of July 4th.
Session 2: Wednesdays, July 12-August 9, 5:00-5:45 pm (EDT)
Instructor: Stephanie Garcia
Hello parents! I’m Stephanie Garcia, a native speaker of Spanish and returning instructor of Spanish for Kids. As a language learner myself, I know from experience just how helpful language instruction can be. As such, I hope to be of help to your children in their own language learning. Thank you ahead of time for the consideration!
Note: A parent must be with the child while instruction is occurring.
Session 1: Thursdays, June 8-July 6, 5:00-5:45 pm (EDT)
Session 2: Thursdays, July 13-August 10, 5:00-5:45 pm (EDT)
Instructor: Stephanie Garcia
Hello parents! I’m Stephanie Garcia, a native speaker of Spanish and returning instructor of Spanish for Kids. As a language learner myself, I know from experience just how helpful language instruction can be. As such, I hope to be of help to your children in their own language learning. Thank you ahead of time for the consideration!
Note: A parent must be with the child while instruction is occurring.
Online Kids Language Class (Age 6-9)
Session 1: June 5-July 6 ($25) | Session 2: July 10-August 10 ($25)
Session 1: Thursdays, June 8-July 6, 5:00-5:45 pm (EDT)
Session 2: Thursdays, July 13-August 10, 5:00-5:45 pm (EDT)
Instructor: Zhongjie Huang
Session 1: Tuesdays, June 6-July 4, 5:00-5:45 pm (EDT)
Note there will be a make-up session scheduled in lieu of July 4th.
Session 2: Tuesdays, July 11-August 8, 5:00-5:45 pm (EDT)
Instructor: Stephanie Garcia
Hello parents! I’m Stephanie Garcia, a learner of French and returning instructor of the language after having taught Pre-Teens and Teens. As a language learner myself, I know from experience just how helpful language instruction can be. As such, I hope to be of help to your children in their own language learning. Thank you ahead of time for entrusting me with your children’s learning.
Session 1: Tuesdays, June 6-July 4, 5:00-5:45 pm (EDT)
Note there will be a make-up session scheduled in lieu of July 4th.
Session 2: Tuesdays, July 11-August 8, 5:00-5:45 pm (EDT)
Instructor: Emily Goschka
Ciao! My name is Emily and I am very excited to teach you Italian! I will be a senior at MSU heading into the fall semester. I am studying Social Relations and Policy and minoring in Italian. In my free time I enjoy reading and spending time out in the sun! I can’t wait to meet you!
Session 1: Mondays, June 5-July 3, 5:00-5:45 pm (EDT)
Session 2: Mondays, July 10-August 7, 5:00-5:45 pm (EDT)
Instructor: Will Ho
Konnichiwa! The Japanese instructor this time around will be, dadadadan… Me! Will! I’ve been studying Japanese since my freshman year in high school; starting in the fall, I’ll be a senior at MSU, marking seven years of Japanese study. My majors are Japanese and Linguistics, so bring on the language questions! When the program starts, I will have just finished a nine-month long study abroad in Japan, so bring on the culture questions too! My post-graduation plan is to teach English in Japan, so I’m really looking forward to teaching everyone, and learning myself!
Session 1: Tuesdays, June 6-July 4, 5:00-5:45 pm (EDT)
Note there will be a make-up session scheduled in lieu of July 4th.
Session 2: Tuesdays, July 11-August 8, 5:00-5:45 pm (EDT)
Instructor: Kylie Hunter
안녕하세요! My name is Kylie, I am a junior at MSU majoring in environmental geography and minoring in Korean. In high school, I spent almost every minute of my free time studying Korean through Youtube videos and textbooks, and naturally wanted to continue my studies here at MSU. My wish is to inspire others to fall in love with the Korean language as I did, and make language learning fun and motivating. My hobbies are playing guitar, drawing, listening to music, and of course studying Korean! I’m excited to meet everyone this session and looking forward to helping everyone on their language learning journeys!
Session 1: Mondays, June 5-July 3, 5:00-5:45 pm (EDT)
Session 2: Mondays, July 10-August 7, 5:00-5:45 pm (EDT)
Instructor: Stephanie Garcia
Hello parents! I’m Stephanie Garcia, a native speaker of Spanish and returning instructor of Spanish for Kids. As a language learner myself, I know from experience just how helpful language instruction can be. As such, I hope to be of help to your children in their own language learning. Thank you ahead of time for the consideration!
Online Pre-Teen & Teen Programs (Age 10-14)
Session 1: June 5-July 6 ($40) | Session 2: July 10-August 10 ($40)
Session 2: Thursdays, June 8-July 6, 6:00-7:00 pm (EDT)
Session 2: Thursdays, July 13-August 10, 6:00-7:00 pm (EDT)
Instructor: Zhongjie Huang
Session 1: Mondays, June 5-July 3, 6:00-7:00 pm (EDT)
Session 2: Mondays, July 10- August 7, 6:00-7:00 pm (EDT)
Instructor: Stephanie Garcia
Hello parents! I’m Stephanie Garcia, a learner of French and returning instructor of the language. As a language learner myself, I know from experience just how helpful language instruction can be. As such, I hope to be of help to your children in their own language learning. Thank you ahead of time for entrusting me with your children’s learning.
Session 1: Wednesdays, June 7-July 5, 6:00-7:00 pm (EDT)
Session 2: Wednesdays, July 12-August 9, 6:00-7:00 pm (EDT)
Instructor: Isabelle Briseno
Session 1: Mondays, June 5-July 3, 6:00-7:00 pm (EDT)
Session 2: Mondays, July 10-August 7, 6:00-7:00 pm (EDT)
Instructor: Will Ho
Konnichiwa! The Japanese instructor this time around will be, dadadadan… Me! Will! I’ve been studying Japanese since my freshman year in high school; starting in the fall, I’ll be a senior at MSU, marking seven years of Japanese study. My majors are Japanese and Linguistics, so bring on the language questions! When the program starts, I will have just finished a nine-month long study abroad in Japan, so bring on the culture questions too! My post-graduation plan is to teach English in Japan, so I’m really looking forward to teaching everyone, and learning myself!
Session 1: Tuesdays, June 6-July 4, 6:00-7:00 pm (EDT)
Note there will be a make-up session scheduled in lieu of July 4th.
Session 2: Tuesdays, July 11-August 8, 6:00-7:00 pm (EDT)
Instructor: Kylie Hunter
안녕하세요! My name is Kylie, I am a junior at MSU majoring in environmental geography and minoring in Korean. In high school, I spent almost every minute of my free time studying Korean through Youtube videos and textbooks, and naturally wanted to continue my studies here at MSU. My wish is to inspire others to fall in love with the Korean language as I did, and make language learning fun and motivating. My hobbies are playing guitar, drawing, listening to music, and of course studying Korean! I’m excited to meet everyone this session and looking forward to helping everyone on their language learning journeys!
Session 1: Tuesdays, June 6-July 4, 6:00-7:00 pm (EDT)
Note there will be a make-up session scheduled in lieu of July 4th.
Session 2: Tuesdays, July 11-August 8, 6:00-7:00 pm (EDT)
Instructor: Stephanie Garcia
Hello parents! I’m Stephanie Garcia, a learner of French and returning instructor of the language. As a language learner myself, I know from experience just how helpful language instruction can be. As such, I hope to be of help to your children in their own language learning. Thank you ahead of time for entrusting me with your children’s learning.