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The ICU provides an opportunity for people to experience a rich diversity of cultures and ideas by learning another language in an informal, supportive setting. Both the language classes and the conversation clubs play an important role in advancing the ICU's goal of "sharing a world of cultures."

All classes are held in eight-week sessions and are taught by native speakers. Language students must be ICU members and pay a fee of $50 per term. You may use our online payment option. Some classes have a higher fee; see the notes below. Fees help cover ICU expenses and support the further development of language classes. Meetings are held at the International Center of the Upstate.

Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about ICU Language Classes (pdf document).

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES

You can join the ICU and register for classes in one of these ways:
Register Online
Use our secure Click & Pledge Online Payment System as a convenient way to pay for your ICU membership and language classes using your Visa or MasterCard credit card.
Register in Person
Visit the ICU office to register for classes and pay with a check, cash, or credit card.

Please note:
Pre-payment is necessary to secure your place in a class.
Membership to the International Center of the Upstate is required for all language classes and conversation clubs.

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COURSE OFFERINGS FOR WINTER 2012 SESSION III

NOTE: Starting January 23, all language classes will be held at their scheduled times at our new location at 9 S. Memminger Street.

These classes meet once a week for 8 weeks and cost $50.

Arabic Beginner	Fri.	9:00am- 10:00am	Jan. 19 - Mar. 15
French Beginner I*	Mon.	12:30pm- 2:00pm*	Jan. 9- Mar. 12
French Beginner IV	Mon.	1:00pm- 2:00pm	Jan. 9- Mar. 12
French Adv. Beginner	Mon.	4:15pm- 5:15pm	Jan. 9 - Mar. 12
French Intermediate	Mon.	11:00am-12:15pm	Jan. 9 - Mar. 12
French Adv.& Conversation	Mon.	5:30pm- 6:45pm	Jan. 9 - Mar. 12
German Intermediate	Tues.	12:30pm - 2:00pm	Jan. 17 - Mar. 13
German Conversation	Thurs.	12:00pm- 1:30pm	Jan. 19- Mar. 15
Italian Adv. Conversation	Wed.	10:30am-12:00pm	Jan. 18 - Mar. 14
Mandarin Chinese	Mon.	8:30am-9:30am	Jan. 9 -Mar. 12
Portuguese Beginner II	Wed.	6:00pm-7:00pm	Jan. 18- Mar. 14
Spanish Beginner III	Thurs.	12:30pm-1:30pm	Jan. 19- Mar. 15

NO classes on Monday, January 16 in observance of MLK Day.

These classes meet 3 hours a week for 10 weeks and cost $250.

English Advanced Intensive	Tues.& Thurs.	10:30am - 12:00pm	Jan. 31 - Apr. 5
English Advanced Intensive	Thursdays	6:00pm - 9:00pm	Feb. 2 - Apr. 5
Spanish Intensive Beginner	Tues. & Thurs.	1:00pm - 2:30pm	Jan. 31 - Apr. 5
Spanish Intensive Intermediate	Mon. & Wed.	7:00pm - 8:30pm	Jan. 23- Mar. 28

English & Spanish Discussion Groups are free to all ICU members.

ENGLISH AND SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUBS (ESL)
The ICU English and Spanish Conversation Clubs offer an opportunity for speakers from different cultures to meet together, practice their spoken English and Spanish, and gain confidence in discussing different subjects. These clubs emphasize conversation rather than instruction, and they are led by native speakers.

English Discussion Group:	Wed.	9:45am-11:30am	continuous
Spanish Discussion Group:	Tues.	6:00pm-7:00pm	continuous

English and Spanish Conversation Clubs are open to all current members of the ICU. While visitors can come one time, ICU membership is required for regular attendance.

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WANT TO TEACH YOUR LANGUAGE?
If you are interested in teaching a class in your native language, please contact us or visit our Volunteer site for further information.

WINTER WEATHER POLICY
In the event of dangerous winter weather, the ICU follows the practice of the Greenville County School District in determining whether to close. Thus, if schools are closed, the ICU is closed and classes are cancelled. If a weather situation develops during the day, the ICU will attempt to notify students of schedule changes. If in doubt, check the ICU website or call 864-467-4579: we will record a message on the answering machine and post a notice on the ICU website if the ICU is closed due to bad weather.