Language Classes for Adults
Do to want to learn a new language or keep up one that you already know?
You will be amazed at how many languages we teach at CHICLE.
Are you looking for:
- A friendly school where you can begin to study a new language?
- Ongoing conversation classes where you can keep up a language you know?
- Language courses that are non-threatening and at your level?
- Professional teachers who teach in the language of the course?
- English classes that help you in your work?
- Private language classes that suit your schedule?
- Courses in a popular language?
- Classes in a more obscure language?
- Travel classes that prepare you for a trip?
- Intensive summer courses for teachers of Spanish or French?
- Brain exercise activities?
- A study abroad program?
What CHICLE can offer you:
- A strong program for adults that has been going since 1999.
- Teachers that speak as little English as possible during classes (excepting, of course, our English classes).
- Small group classes with no more than eight students in a class.
- Private or semi-private classes that cover just what you are interested in.
- A variety of courses for advanced students, such as film classes, conversation groups, reading courses, ...
- The liklihood that we can find a teacher for a language that we do not currently have on our schedule.
- Study abroad programs in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; Costa Rica; and Spain.
Languages that we currently teach:
- If you are interested in a language that is not on this list, please contact us!
- English
- Farsi
- French
- German
- Hindi
- Italian
- Japanese
- Karen
- Mandarin
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Turkish
- Ukrainian
- Other languages
Other special programs
- Eight hour travel courses that combine some basic language learning with cultural and travel information
- Week-long summer intensive courses for teachers of Spanish or French
- Study abroad programs - Mexico, Costa Rica, Spain, and Mexico summer trip for college students
Testimonials
"From Tasmania we moved to Chapel Hill, NC and we’ve been here for almost 13 years. About 3 years ago I walked by CHICLE and decided to try Spanish. Then I tried Sgaw Karen which I thoroughly enjoyed! I use Karen with ESL tours at the Ackland. (I’m a docent – doing tours in English!) I’m currently taking German and we have a wonderful and very patient teacher, quite unlike the mean one who gave me 25% in 7th grade." Riëtta Couper
Tim Williams has been in Bernard Luscans' advanced French conversation class for six years now. A (mostly) retired social worker, originally from England, Tim is also a volunteer gallery teacher at the Ackland Art Museum. He learned to speak French in the mid-1960's, as a peace corps-type volunteer in Algeria. A few years ago he became co-owner, with family members, of a house in a charming little town in Languedoc, in south west France. He visits there every summer and keeps up his French between visits in this CHICLE class. "The class is terrific," Tim says. "Bernard is not only a great teacher, he's also a historian, cultural commentator - and comedian! So we have a very good time while brushing up our French. C'est si bon!"
"Hi! I am the School Social Worker at Carrboro Elementary School. I have a wonderful job because every day I get to help children and families. I am learning Spanish and Karen at CHICLE. I took advantage of several opportunities to begin learning the Spanish language, but only learned enough to be confusing! CHICLE has helped me feel more comfortable in talking to families and has increased both vocabulary and improved my grammar. Last year, I became more involved in another growing, non-English speaking community at CES-refugees from Burma. I began taking Karen language classes at CHICLE. CHICLE has enabled me to both begin learning a vocabulary I can use with the families, and to be respectful of common elements of the Karen culture while helping the families. In January, I will be taking both Spanish and Karen on the same day! I'm a little nervous and very excited!" Kerry Sherrill
About us
CHICLE opened in 1999 and is a full-service, locally owned language institute located in Chapel Hill/Carrboro, North Carolina. We benefit from our location near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and are able to teach a wide variety of languages, as well as some advanced classes that combine language and literature. We have an excellent program for both children and adults. and offer a wide variety of services to businesses and professionals. We are located above the Weaver Street Market in Carrboro with parking available. The office is open from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on Friday. We often have Saturday and Sunday classes as well. Please call us at 919-933-0398, visit us on the third floor at 101 East Weaver Street, email us, or fill out our online contact form.