The Arts & Sciences Language and Culture program offers German, Italian, Japanese, and Vietnamese language and culture classes. Classes are available for every level of learner – from beginning to advanced, and are offered on weeknights and weekends. Level 1 classes are five weeks, while Level 2+ classes are 10 weeks. Participants receive a Certificate of Participation upon completion of each class. Textbooks are listed, but are not available through KCC and must be purchased from an outside source (e.g., Borders-591-8995, Barnes & Noble-737-3323/949-7307, or amazon.com). The cost of the textbook is not included in the course fee. If you have any questions or need assistance in determining which level is most appropriate for you, please contact the Program Coordinator at 734-9315.

English as a Second Language Classes for Hotel Employees

Funding may be available!
Improve your English speaking skills so that you can communicate better with hotel guests, your supervisors, and co-workers! Also improve your reading and writing skills to help you get what you need to live better in Hawaii! This is an introductory English as a Second Language (ESL) class for foreigners working in the hotel industry in Hawaii.  Topics to be covered include:

• Basic English conversation skills for communicating with hotel guests (hotel vocabulary, greetings, small talk, giving information and directions, etc.)
• Basic English conversation skills for communicating with co-workers and supervisors (work-related vocabulary, asking for and following directions, reporting problems, dealing with emergency situations, asking for information about policies, pay, benefits, work schedule, etc.)
• Basic English for living in Hawaii (making phone calls, looking for housing, paying bills, going to the doctor, participating in a union, voting, talking with childrens’ teachers, etc.)