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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March 31, 2025 to April 21, 2025 | 12:00pm-1:00pm PDT | Online

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 to Advanced Spanish language skills.

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April 28, 2025 to May 19, 2025 | 12:00pm-1:00pm PDT | Online

Learn to speak German! Students will learn essential vocabulary, grammar structure, and ability to carry on easy conversations in German. Using a variety of tools and materials, the instructor will teach students to introduce themselves, talk about daily activities, family, and ask simple questions. This course will focus on real life situations and provide students with an introduction to German speaking countries and culture. No materials needed.

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March 31, 2025 to May 19, 2025 | 6:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Bend

This course introduces Mandarin Chinese language presented within the context of Chinese culture. Third course of a three-course sequence. Expands on effective communicative skills in both the written and spoken language with particular attention to handling uncomplicated social situations and developing writing and reading to meet a number of practical everyday needs. Prerequisites: CHN 102: Mandarin Chinese 102. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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March 31, 2025 to June 4, 2025 | 10:15am-11:35am PDT | Bend
April 1, 2025 to June 5, 2025 | 8:45am-10:05am PDT | Bend
April 1, 2025 to June 5, 2025 | 8:45am-10:05am PDT | Madras
April 1, 2025 to June 5, 2025 | 8:45am-10:05am PDT | Prineville
April 1, 2025 to June 5, 2025 | 8:45am-10:05am PDT | Redmond

This course provides an overview of the dynamic ideologies, political policies, economics, geography, social structures, mass media presentations, and arts and literature, since the formation of the People's Republic of China in 1949 to the present. No background in Chinese languages is required. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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April 2, 2025 to June 4, 2025 | 6:00pm-7:50pm PDT | Online

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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January 15, 2025 to March 19, 2025 | 3:00pm-5:00pm PST | Bend

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 8, 2025 to June 10, 2025 | 2:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend
April 9, 2025 to June 11, 2025 | 6:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Redmond
April 29, 2025 to May 29, 2025 | 5:30pm-7:00pm PDT | Online

This blended level course is for students with no previous, or just a brief previous, introduction of Spanish. It is intensive language instruction with an emphasis on developing basic communication skills in Spanish. This course will introduce students to the most frequently-used verbs in Spanish so that students can immediately understand and share important needs and information. Students will learn greetings, expressions of courtesy, and other useful beginning vocabulary through introductions, stories and songs. Group A will be taught using 70%-90% comprehensible Spanish at this level.

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June 23-26, 2025 | 8:30am-5:00pm 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. Group B will be taught using 70%-90% comprehensible Spanish at this level.

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June 23-26, 2025 | 8:30am-5:00pm 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. Group C will be taught using 70%-90% comprehensible Spanish at this level.

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June 23-26, 2025 | 8:30am-5:00pm 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 familiarity with most tenses. The course readings and discussions will be designed to facilitate the use of the preterite, imperfect, and present/past perfect tenses with increased ease and accuracy. Similar attention will be given to the present and past subjunctive. The class will explore social media, short video clips, music, and current events in addition to short stories, lyrics, and poetry. Group D will be taught using 70%-90% comprehensible Spanish at this level.

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June 23-26, 2025 | 8:30am-5:00pm PDT | Redmond

This blended level course is for the most advanced students and will include concepts from levels advanced high and superior to create a robust and challenging course. Students must have a minimum of three years of college level Spanish or the equivalent in Spanish speaking experience. This course will review the contrasts between the preterit and imperfect tenses and the uses of the present subjunctive mood. Additional concepts will include an introduction to the imperfect subjunctive mood and its uses and the conditional tense and its uses. Grammatical structures and vocabulary will be highlighted through literary selections, business terminology, and idiomatic expressions, proverbs, synonyms, and antonyms. Other topics include: the pronoun "se," complex sentences and new literary vocabulary, recognition of the different accents of the Spanish-speaking world, and how to improve one's own Spanish accent. Group E will be taught using 70%-90% comprehensible Spanish at this level.

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June 23-26, 2025 | 8:30am-5:00pm PDT | Redmond

The second course of a three-course sequence in French. Continues the development of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Particular emphasis on short interactions regarding everyday life. Class meets twice a week in person and includes asynchronous online work. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit. Prerequisites: FR 101.

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March 31, 2025 to June 4, 2025 | 8:45am-10:05am PDT | Bend

The third course of a three-course sequence in French. Continues the development of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit. Prerequisites: FR 102.

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March 31, 2025 to June 4, 2025 | 3:15pm-4:35pm PDT | Bend

This course examines the history of Paris chronologically from the founding of Paris to the present. Explores the political, cultural, and societal changes in 2,000 years of Parisian history. Examines the city from political, social, geographical, and cultural viewpoints. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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April 1, 2025 to June 5, 2025 | 12:45pm-2:05pm PDT | Bend

Unlock the door to language proficiency and cultural understanding with our three-day, 18-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.

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June 30, 2025 to July 2, 2025 | 9:00am-4:00pm PDT | Redmond

Calling all second-language teachers in need of a refreshing reboot! Join our groundbreaking conference on Teaching with Comprehensible Input. The Power of TCI is designed exclusively for educators who've faced burnout and are seeking innovative solutions. Discover how to use language to inspire joy and build strong classroom communities with an authentic Russian language lab showcasing revolutionary, comprehensible input strategies. Engage in interactive workshops, dynamic presentations, and collaborative sessions to challenge your practices and gain firsthand knowledge of the latest research in Teaching with Comprehensible Input.

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June 30, 2025 to July 2, 2025 | 9:00am-5:00pm PDT | Redmond

Do you want to learn Spanish but feel hesitant to start? This interactive online course is designed for absolute beginners who want to build confidence in basic Spanish conversation. Through engaging activities and real-life practice, you will go beyond just saying Hola! and develop essential speaking skills. If you have prior Spanish experience, consider enrolling in a Conversational Spanish course instead.

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May 20, 2025 to June 10, 2025 | 10:00am-11:30am PDT | Bend