Offerings

This course is for advanced Spanish-speaking students who want to practice speaking the language and incorporate it into their everyday lives. Develop your Spanish speaking and comprehension skills through literature and conversation. New materials are added each session so returning students are always welcome.

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This course contains no sessions at this time.

Are you interested in learning about great Spanish artists? This lecture-style course, taught in Spanish, will introduce you to the lives, times, and styles of four prominent Spanish painters.

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June 1-15, 2024 | 10:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend

Conversational Spanish I is for the true beginner or novice, with little or no Spanish language instruction. Students will learn the Spanish alphabet, basic grammar construction, and vocabulary, to help provide a foundation for conversational skills in practical situations. By the end of the class, students will be able to introduce themselves and talk about their family and weekly activities using ser, tener, estar, and other common verbs, as well as ask simple questions to discover information. A textbook is required for this class.

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July 8-31, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:45pm PDT | Online

Conversational Spanish II will pick up where Conversational Spanish I left off. This course is for novice students with some Spanish language instruction. Students will spend time in class expanding grammar, conversational expressions, and vocabulary as well as working on listening and speaking skills through a variety of activities. This course is taught primarily in Spanish, with some English to support learner's comprehension. A textbook is required for this course.

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April 23, 2024 to May 23, 2024 | 5:30pm-7:00pm PDT | Online
August 5-28, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:45pm PDT | Online

This blended level course is for students with no previous, or just a brief introduction of Spanish. Intensive language instruction with an emphasis on developing basic communication skills in Spanish. This course will introduce students to the present tense, fundamentals of verb conjugation and basic sentence structure. Students will learn greetings, expressions of courtesy, and other useful beginning vocabulary. It will introduce conjunctions and basic prepositions for combing sentences. It will focus on the alphabet, pronunciation differences between English and Spanish, including stress and writing accent marks.

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June 24-27, 2024 | 9:00am-4:00pm PDT | Redmond

This blended level course is for students who have been introduced to, and have a working knowledge of the present tense This course will provide a thorough and extensive review of the Present Tense only, practice of -AR, -ER & -IR verbs, introduction of stem-changing verbs, Ser & Estar, "Tener + que + infinitive ", and "Ir + a + infinitive." It will introduce reflexive verbs and pronouns, and introduction of the imperfect tense. There will be an emphasis on vocabulary development, communication strategies, and oral proficiency.

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June 24-27, 2024 | 9:00am-4:00pm PDT | Redmond

This blended level course is designed to continue building grammatical structures that focus on speaking, reading, writing, and understanding. Topics include a review of the present tense and a comparison of the present and present progressive tenses. Students will review the preterite and imperfect tenses, compare and contrast the preterite and imperfect tenses, and be introduced to additional uses in more complex sentences. New vocabulary and grammatical structures will be presented and developed in conversational and written contexts. It will introduce and expand the uses of the present subjunctive tense and formal commands. Vocabulary development and communication strategies will be emphasized. Recommended for those who have a command of the present tense and a working knowledge of the past and future tenses; or one to two years of study at the college level.

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June 24-27, 2024 | 9:00am-4:00pm PDT | Redmond

This blended level course is for students with a minimum of two to three years of college level Spanish or the equivalent. Students should have a working knowledge and command of most tenses. This course will contrast the uses of the preterite and imperfect tenses, expand the uses of the present subjunctive tense, and refine usage of vocabulary using idiomatic expressions, slang and difficult grammatical principles. It will introduce more complex uses of the subjunctive mood, new vocabulary, and related expressions to expand the communicative strategies of the student. Advanced use of vocabulary and intricate grammatical structures will be taught through literature.

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June 24-27, 2024 | 9:00am-4:00pm PDT | Redmond

This blended level course is for students with a minimum of two to three years of college level Spanish or the equivalent. Students should have a working knowledge and command of most tenses. This course will contrast the uses of the preterite and imperfect tenses, expand the uses of the present subjunctive tense, and refine usage of vocabulary using idiomatic expressions, slang and difficult grammatical principles. It will introduce more complex uses of the subjunctive mood, new vocabulary, and related expressions to expand the communicative strategies of the student. Advanced use of vocabulary and intricate grammatical structures will be taught through literature.

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June 24-27, 2024 | 9:00am-4:00pm PDT | Redmond

Develop your comprehension skills, grammar base, and passion for the Spanish language with music. Using a different song each week, this contextually rooted and culturally rich medium will guide you through the practice of speaking Spanish and incorporating it into your everyday life. New materials are added each session so returning students are always welcome. Recommended preparation: Intermediate Spanish language skills.

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May 6, 2024 to June 3, 2024 | 12:00pm-1:00pm PDT | Online

Maya T'aan offers young children a chance to explore arts, crafts, language, and music in an environment that is exciting, safe, and fun for everyone. Visit and learn about ancient Mayan music and language with Pedro Parra. You will also play hand-held instruments! Maya T'aan Oregon is based in SE Portland, and is bringing this unique opportunity to Central Oregon to learn about the ancient Mayan culture.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | 9:00am-11:00am PDT | Redmond
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 9:00am-11:00am PDT | Redmond
Thursday, June 27, 2024 | 9:00am-11:00am PDT | Redmond

Unlock the door to language proficiency and cultural understanding with our three-day, 15-hour Spanish Intermediate Immersion course. Designed for learners who have a foundational understanding of Spanish, this interactive and engaging course leverages the power of Comprehensible Input (CI) to enhance language acquisition.The course will focus on the following topics: Egan Bernal and his hometown of Zipaquira Colombia; Pescaito, the song by Carlos Vives and the Barrio in Santa Marta Colombia; and La Tomatina festival in Buñol Spain. Students will read and listen to language about these topics that is 100% comprehensible during 90% of all instruction time. Time will also be spent on interesting activities that are personalized to the individuals in the class.

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July 1-3, 2024 | 9:00am-4:00pm PDT | Redmond

Pedro Parra aka "Can Ek"(black snake in Yucatecan Maya) was born in Jo',Yucatán. He is a Mayan artist, musician, photographer, and designer. In this session, you will spend two hours learning the art of writing your name using Mayan glyphs

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 1:45pm-3:45pm PDT | Redmond