Students with a strong knowledge of a cognate language may also find that this format works well for their needs. These courses pack into each session twice the amount of material as a regular course. Be prepared to devote some time to homework. Accelerated courses are offered in French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish. Complete schedules can be found under the language headings.
Accelerated courses count as one course toward the certificate program.
If you have completed a Level I Course and are ready to move faster, this is the course for you. Here you build upon your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. You acquire the basic tenses, expand the range of your idiom, and improve your communication skills. This course is available only in Spanish. These courses introduce the challenge of intermediate functions, focusing on expanded vocabulary, simple conversations, and new grammatical structures.