LEARN A
NEW LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE STUDIES
APCC offers a way for people to learn about their cultural heritage. This program, launched in the wake of increasing requests for language classes, allows students to explore their family history and gain an appreciation of different cultures.
Our program is also for anybody interested in learning a new language. Experienced instructors teach classes in various languages at APCC.
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The goal of the program is twofold. First, it provides an opportunity for students to increase their understanding of diverse cultures through learning another language. Secondly, it helps build bridges between communities and promotes cultural exchange within the region.
We offer the following 10 week course.
In-Person classes witll be held at our main APCC location - 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma
Korea I Basic with Eunyong Kang: Thursday, 5 - 7 pm, In-Person, Starts 9/11/25
Korean II with Emily J. Won: Monday, 5 - 7 pm, In- Person, Starts 9/8/25
Korean III with SunLee Kendall: Thursday, 5 - 7 pm, Zoom, Start 9/11/25
Thai Intermediate with Varinya Benhadus: Monday, 5 - 7 pm, Zoom, Starts 9/8/25
Thai I Basic with Varinya Benhadus: Wednesday, 5 - 7 pm, In-Person, Starts 9/10/25
Filipino with Malou Valdez-Castro: Thursday, 5 - 7 pm, In-Person, Starts 9/11/25
Mandarin Basic I with Ming Jacobson: Friday, 5 - 7 pm, In-Person, Starts 9/12/25
Mandarin In Taiwan with Tiffany Lin (TCML): Friday, 11 am - 2 pm, In-Person, Starts 9/12/25
Mandarin II with Tiffany Lin (TCML): Saturday, 2:30pm - 5:30 pm, In-Person, Starts 9/13/25 ​
*Mandarin classes with Tiffany Lin (TCML) are a 12-week course.​
Lao with Phonetip Sivilay: Tuesday, 5 - 7 pm, Zoom, Starts 9/9/25
Japanese with Yoko Spivey: Monday, 5 - 7 pm, In-Person, Starts 9/8/25
Japanese with Kozue Eto: Wednesday, 9 pm - 11 pm, Zoom, Starts 9/10/25
Samoan with Faiilefa Seui: Wednesday, 5 - 7 pm, In- Person, Starts 9/10/25
Samoa with Faiilefa Seui: Saturday, 9:00 am-11:00 am, In-Person, Starts 9/13/2025
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