Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, invites those who wish to learn and speak Pennsylvania Dutch, also known as Pennsylvania German, to a six-session series studying and practicing the language. The series will take place on Tuesdays, March 3 and 17, April 7 and 21, and May 5 and 19. Classes will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Mennonite Life Community Room.

Class instructors will lead informal lessons based on the book "Speaking Amish: A Beginner's Introduction to Pennsylvania German" by Lillian Stoltzfus. The book is available in the Mennonite Life store and at http://www.mennonitelife.org/shop. Lessons will focus on casual conversation, with plenty of time for practice.

People with all levels of experience are welcome, from beginners to fluent speakers.

There is a suggested donation per session. Participants should plan to attend all six sessions and may register for the series by calling 717-393-9745 or emailing Ruth Martin at customercare@mennonitelife.org.

Mennonite Life's vision is diverse communities connecting across boundaries by knowing and valuing their own and each other's stories of life, faith, cultures, and histories.