Intensive program will offer weekend courses in seven languages
Jersey City, NJ – Saint Peter’s College will offer its first World Language Institute to allow members of the business community and frequent travelers the opportunity to gain experience in using practical spoken words and phrases in several languages. The “Talk TANK” will provide a choice of course work in Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, German, Japanese and Sign Language with others to be taught upon request.
The Talk Tank is designed to engage participants in real-life situations benefiting business and recreational interests. Enrollees will learn polite social greetings, gain insight into the culture and customs of foreign countries, along with gaining an understanding of money, exchange rates, calendars, time zones and business meeting etiquette.
Talk Tank course work occurs over intensive weekends. Participants can choose from one of three weekends: April 26-28, May 10-12 and June 14-16. Classes will be held at the East Suite Hotels at 371 Seventh Avenue in New York City. On each weekend, classes run 7-10 p.m.on Friday, Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
“We are in an age where international business is the norm,” Saint Peter’s College Associate Dean Dr. Theresa Lewis said. “But too often, we don’t have the time needed to immerse ourselves in the language and culture of the people we are interacting with. The Talk Tank will allow the business community and recreational travelers, the chance to quickly gain the skills and confidence to deal well in other languages and countries.”
Lewis’ School of Professional and Continuing Studies will coordinate the Talk TANK with members of the Saint Peter’s faculty teaching the courses. For information, call (201)915-9009 or (201) 536-2177.
Saint Peter’s College is the Jesuit College of New Jersey. Founded in 1872, Saint Peter’s has an enrollment of more than 3,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The main campus is located in Jersey City and a branch campus, specializing in adult education, is located in Englewood Cliffs. Saint Peter’s also offers classes in downtown Jersey City near the waterfront financial district.