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This conversationally focused beginning French class will cover the following topics: introductions, polite conversational structures, how to present yourself to a French-speaking person, how to ask and answer basic conversation-starters, how to express preferences, how to describe yourself and others, greetings and basic informational inquiries on various subjects. Cultural norms in everyday conversation will also be part of the presentation. No formal text is required for purchase, but various useful sources will be presented and discussed.

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Build on communication skills developed in French - Level I. We will practice grammar for preferred activities, travel, hobbies, and experiences in both the past and present. Cultural emphasis will include travel, history, art, and cuisine in France and other French-speaking countries.

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Guten Tag! If you are planning a trip to a German-speaking country, this course is for you. We'll focus on speaking and comprehending while learning German grammar in a clear and concise format. During this eight-week course, we'll cover basic greetings, directions, airport help, ordering food and shopping information. You will know how to talk about yourself and your family as well as explore contemporary life and culture in German-speaking countries.

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In this course, a continuation of German Level I, you will build on your basic vocabulary and strengthen verb usage, particularly with the spoken past tense (present perfect). You will hone your pronunciation and listening skills through CDs, videos and current news stories from Germany. Increase your language proficiency in this beautiful language!

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Get a broad overview of Medicare, how it works, when to enroll, and the available options. Examine the differences between Medicare Advantage Plans and supplements. Understand individual needs and examine available tools and resources.

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Social Security is far more complicated than most people realize. The decisions you make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits you stand to receive during your lifetime. This informative seminar covers the basics of Social Security and reveals innovative strategies for maximizing your benefits.

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The Second Saturday Divorce course offers legal, financial, and emotional information for people considering or going through divorce, as well as professionals that work with clients going through divorce. This course is run by local leaders who volunteer their time, resources, and knowledge to educate attendees. With the guidance of trained professionals, you will gain a greater understanding of the legal, financial, and emotional aspects of divorce.

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This “start at the beginning” course, will teach you how to capture great looking images with your DSLR or mirrorless camera. A broad introduction to digital photography geared towards a simple understanding of the fundamentals without too much science. You will learn techniques to improve your photography of any subject right away for social media or any other use you may have.

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The second in the basic digital photography series, Basic Digital Photography 2 is designed to build upon the basics. This course will move deeper into the basic concepts to teach you exactly what the camera is doing, which will allow you to gain more creative control over your images. You will learn in further detail the shooting modes so you can find the one that works best for you. Learn how to move from the camera default settings in metering, focus, and exposure as well as full coverage of all aspects of depth of field.

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Join us for a relaxing and informative photography adventure at Huguenot Park. Cooler weather, coupled with the beginning of bird migration, makes this workshop one you do not want to miss! While birds are the obvious subject, there are also ample opportunities for landscapes and seascapes along the St. Johns River. Receive hands-on learning with some structured lessons and, of course, lots of help as needed from the instructor. 

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Join us for a view of your hometown as seen from across the St. Johns River. This workshop will help you take a new look at the city and show you how to incorporate additional subjects like boats, bridges, buildings, and more. From the south side of the river, learn about composition as well as camera techniques to create interesting images that you can take home with you, regardless of the camera you use.

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Explore some of the early history of our area while taking photos of a variety of subjects at Fort Caroline. You will see the fortifications, sights on the St. Johns River, and a short, easy nature trail with exhibits. Learn how to shift attention and adapt camera settings as the subject matter changes. There should be enough variety for any camera and any lens. As with all Photo Safaris, learn about composition as well as camera techniques allowing you to capture and take home views you can enjoy over and over. 

Visit an area included in the Timucuan Historic Preserve and explore our local history with a visit to Kingsley Plantation. Gaze at the old slave quarters and let your imagination go, thinking of what it must have been like. Then try to portray those feelings with your images. Many of the sites you’ll see are tailor made for black & white interpretations. Tips will be provided for those interested. As with all Photo Safaris, learn about composition, camera settings, and techniques to set your images apart from the rest.

Join us for a full morning of hands-on photography work in the field at the beautiful Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens, a 120-acre urban woodland. We will focus on photographing flora and other landscapes and outdoor images. Both structured lessons and a time to shoot on your own with an expert’s help will guide you through the process to take stunning images of nature. All camera types are welcome. Bring your manuals for reference.

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This is a hands–on, in–the–field workshop so bring all the gear you wish to use or want to learn more about. We'll cover several varied types of photo situations, so you can take home your own "safari" photos – just as if you'd gone to Africa! Tips and lessons will be given along the way to complete the experience. All camera types are welcome.

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Art is in the eye of the beholder and can be found everywhere. Join us in this workshop that will demonstrate finding art in an urban setting. Learn to recognize potential situations and arrangements as well as techniques that will enable you to bring your artistic vision home with you, no matter what camera you are using. Spend a quiet and relaxing morning in downtown Jacksonville and go home inspired. 

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Learn how to take your iPhone photos to a professional level. This course is designed for beginners with little experience who want to learn how to take better photos without spending thousands of dollars on expensive camera equipment or anyone who wants to develop a more impressive portfolio or social media account. Focused on using your iPhone, you’ll learn tips and tricks that you can use every day like composing your scene to create depth, optimizing your iPhone camera settings, telling a story in your photos, utilizing light sources, and how to professionally edit photos on your iPhone. Make your photos stand out from the rest!

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What’s the best camera to develop your filmmaking stills? The one you already own! With the help of an inexpensive app, you can shoot and edit film-quality videos with our smartphones. The quality of work you can produce is remarkable, easily up to the standards of social media, commercial and brand video work, documentary and narrative film work. Professional cinematographers design the look, color, lighting, and framing of every single shot in a film. You will learn the same techniques, unleashing and enhancing the creative filmmaking powers in your smartphone. You will learn to control exposure, frame rate, color temperature, depth of field, camera motion, ambient lighting and audio. This course is suitable for aspiring filmmakers, entrepreneurs, video storytellers, social media content creators and content producers.

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Learn how to develop successful grant proposals that present persuasive reasoning for awarding a grant to your organization. Grant writing techniques and processes are in a transitional stage. Grant writers need to stay on top of the latest trends that include more online grant applications, requirements for better-designed evaluations and new social policies that determine grant opportunities. This certificate program provides an intensive opportunity to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills necessary to succeed in today’s competitive grant writing environment. Instructed by an accomplished grant writer, you’ll identify and analyze funding resources, design and manage programs, conduct research, and more!

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Learn how to develop the skills of a travel writer by learning how to translate what is seen, heard, tasted, touched, smelled and felt (intuitively and physically) into publishable articles and books. You will understand the writing styles and methods needed to sell material in today's competitive market. Pack your sense of adventure, organize your determination and put your keyboard in a comfortable position. If you have a desire to write and yearn to travel, you are a perfect candidate to become a travel writer.

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