There are a variety of foreign language and English as a second language
resources available on Idaho Public Television's educational programming
channel (Learn cable). The foreign language instruction programs we
air include (all times MT/PT):
Fokus
Deutsch Follow the story of Professor Bob Di Donato and
Marion, his assistant, as they create a German course using a German
studies approach. They weave together minidramas set in Germany,
interviews with native speakers, and documentary footage on history
and culture, all of which help increase fluency in and comprehension
of the language. Begins August 29. Airs daily at 4:00 pm and 4:00
am thru September 10.
Connect
With English Learn English as a second language through
the story of Rebecca, an aspiring singer on a journey across America.
Connect With English touches on lifes important issues: leaving
home, parenting, education, work, love, success, and loss. Not
currently airing on Learn cable.
Destinos:
An Introduction to Spanish Learn Spanish with this mysterious
and entertaining Spanish soap opera, which takes you to Mexico, Spain,
Puerto Rico, and Argentina. Not
currently airing on Learn cable.
French
in Action This series uses active participation to increase
your fluency in French and help you experience French culture. The antics
of an American student and a young Frenchwoman in Paris and the French
countryside are guided by Dr. Capretz's on-camera instruction. Not
currently airing on Learn cable.
Currently on IdahoPTV
Connect
With English Airs Tuesdays
and Fridays 5:30/4:30 am
Destinos:
An Introduction to Spanish Airs
Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30/4:30 am