Free learning in New York

LEARNING IS FUN! -- and it's all free

Sony Wonder Technology Lab, Tech In The Plaza. Uncover the inner workings of the devices you use every day as you watch demonstrations in Sony Plaza. No reservation required, but space is limited. Sony Plaza Public Arcade, 56 Street and Madison Avenue. To verify hours call 212 833-8100.

The Museum of the Moving Image, 35 Avenue at 37 Street, Astoria, NY,. The Museum's acclaimed exhibition, advances public appreciation of art, history and technology of film, television, and digital media, often presented with personal appearances by directors, actors, critics, and scholars. Free. Tuesday through Sunday. 718 777 6820


The National Museum of the American Indian. The George Gustav Heye Center, Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, One Bowling Green, adjacent to the northeast corner of Battery Park. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; Thursdays until 8 p.m. Here, you can watch films, shows and performances; you'll enjoy music and dance; you'll take tours and attend talks and lectures, reviews, craft workshops and demonstrations. Admission is free, and the building is fully accessible. 212 514 3700

Languages
Want to learn Italian Spanish or German or French Free? How about Mandarin, Chinese or Portuguese or Greek? You can learn the basics of each practical spoken language (in fact, you can probably find any language you're interested in learning, here) by signing up at www. bbc.co.uk/languages You'll receive weekly emails from an instructor along with lessons and learning exercises. Some classes continue as long as 12 weeks.
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Business classes
Do you know how to write a knock-your-socks- off business plan? Or do you have a good idea of how to finance your venture? You will -- when you visit the Small Business Administration's website Online. Courses are free and self-paced; they take about 30 minutes each to complete. Go to www.sba.gov
You can also find free in-person classes at our local SBA New York District Office, 26 Federal Plaza, Suite 3100. Classes are repeated each week. 
212 264-4354. .