Upcoming Courses

Offerings

3-Day Intensive Intermediate Spanish Course: A TCI Language Lab

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.

June 29, 2026 to July 1, 2026 | 9:00am-4:00pm PDT | Redmond

Advanced Spanish Special Studies: Literature

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.

April 6-27, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm PDT | Online

Advanced Spanish Special Studies: Music

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.

February 23, 2026 to March 16, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm PST | Online

CHN 199: Wok and Talk

This course offers an immersive introduction to Chinese language and culture through Chinese culinary arts. Students engage in online language preparation alongside dynamic, hands-on cooking labs. They will learn essential Mandarin vocabulary and basic conversational phrases related to food, cooking and dining etiquette. Through preparing eight home-style Chinese dishes, students will explore Chinese geography, dietary philosophy and everyday food-related cultural practices. By the end of the term, students will be able to prepare basic Chinese meals and use simple Mandarin in cooking and everyday dining situations. No prior Chinese experience required. This is a non-credit Community Education class taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.

April 17, 2026 to June 5, 2026 | 2:00pm-4:50pm PDT | Bend

Conversaciones con amigos

Ready to take your Spanish to the next level while enjoying some great company? Join this engaging and interactive course designed for lifelong learners with a good grasp of Spanish and the desire to enhance their conversational skills. You will dive into lively discussions and confidently engage in conversations. By the end of the course, you'll find yourself interacting with greater ease and analyzing conversations from a fresh perspective. Recommended for the intermediate to intermediate-high level Spanish speaker.

April 2, 2026 to May 28, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:30pm PDT | Bend

Conversational Spanish I

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.

April 8, 2026 to June 10, 2026 | 6:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Redmond
April 13, 2026 to June 1, 2026 | 10:00am-11:30am PDT | Bend

Conversational Spanish II

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. A textbook is required for this course.

April 9, 2026 to June 11, 2026 | 2:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend
April 21, 2026 to May 21, 2026 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Online

COSSI Group A Language Lab: Beginning Low-Beginning Mid

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.

June 22-25, 2026 | 8:30am-4:30pm PDT | Redmond

COSSI Group B Language Lab: Beginning High-Intermediate Low

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.

June 22-25, 2026 | 8:30am-4:30pm PDT | Redmond

COSSI Group C Language Lab: Intermediate Mid-Intermediate High

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.

June 22-25, 2026 | 8:30am-4:30pm PDT | Redmond

COSSI Group D Language Lab: Advanced Low-Advanced Mid

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.

June 22-25, 2026 | 8:30am-4:30pm PDT | Redmond

COSSI Group E Language Lab: Advanced High-Superior

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.

June 22-25, 2026 | 8:30am-4:30pm PDT | Redmond

ENG 221: Introduction to Children's Literature

This course surveys children's literature for all ages in genres that may include picture books, myths and folklore, poetry, nonfiction, historical fiction and fantasy, making connections to the historical, cultural, institutional and psychological contexts related to production and reception. Examines how texts represent childhood and reflect assumptions about the social and educational function of children's and young adult literature. This is a non-credit Community Education course, taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.

April 2, 2026 to June 11, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:50pm PDT | Madras

ENG 250: Introduction to Folklore and Mythology

This course surveys and compares representative texts from world mythology and folklore. Explores common mythological and folkloric themes and genres. Examines mythology as an interdisciplinary field that incorporates anthropology, sociology, history, literary studies, psychology and religion. This is a non-credit Community Education class taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.

March 30, 2026 to June 10, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:50pm PDT | Redmond

FR 102: 1st Year French II

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. This is a non-credit Community Education class taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.

March 30, 2026 to June 10, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:20pm PDT | Bend

FR 103: 1st Year French III

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

March 30, 2026 to June 10, 2026 | 10:00am-11:20am PDT | Bend

Intermediate Conversational Spanish: Introduction to Past Tenses

Take your Spanish-speaking skills to a higher level in this intermediate language class. Build confidence in daily conversation and gain additional vocabulary and communication skills. In this course students will briefly review present tense (including stem-changing verbs, irregular verbs and reflexive verbs) and learn Present Progressive, Preterite and Imperfect tenses.

April 21, 2026 to May 21, 2026 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Online

Intermediate Conversational Spanish: Past, Future, and Conditional Tense

Take your Spanish speaking skills to a higher level in this intermediate language class. Build confidence in daily conversation and gain additional vocabulary and communication skills. This course will reinforce stem changing, irregular, and reflexive verbs; practice Preterite, Imperfect, and Present tenses; and introduce Past Perfect, Future, and Conditional tenses.

This course contains no sessions at this time.

IT 103: First Year Italian III

This course continues the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Course should be taken in sequence. This is a college-level language course. Recommended preparation: IT 102 or two years of high school Italian; students who have previously learned Italian should contact the instructor for advice on which class to take. This is a non-credit Community Education course, taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.

March 31, 2026 to June 11, 2026 | 10:00am-11:20am PDT | Bend

Italian for Travelers

Fully enjoy your visit to Italy by gaining an understanding of Italian language and culture. Focus on essential words and phrases. Learn to meet people, order in restaurants with confidence, get around the cities and more. No textbook required.

April 29, 2026 to May 20, 2026 | 6:00pm-7:00pm PDT | Online

Saute and Soup - Mastering Flavorful Foundations

Learn how the simple technique of sautéing can transform everyday soups into rich, flavorful meals. In this hands-on class, you'll practice the art of building flavor through sauté, then apply it to three comforting classics: chicken tortilla, potato leek and chicken and rice. Along the way, you'll gain practical tips for knife skills, layering aromatics and adjusting seasoning to make soups that taste like they simmered all day.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10:00am-2:00pm PDT | Prineville

Steaming - Fresh, Flavorful and Light

Discover how steaming can lock in flavor, moisture and nutrition while keeping dishes light and delicious. In this hands-on class, you'll explore the versatility of the technique by preparing three favorites: tender orange chicken, crisp spring rolls and savory pork and shrimp dumplings. Learn tips for perfect timing, seasoning and presentation so you can bring steamed dishes to your own table with confidence.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10:00am-2:00pm PDT | Prineville

TCI Oregon: The Power of Teaching with Comprehensible Input

Calling all second-language teachers in need of a fresh spark! Join us for The Power of TCI, a groundbreaking conference devoted to Teaching with Comprehensible Input. Designed especially for educators experiencing burnout or seeking new inspiration, this immersive event will help you rediscover the joy and connection at the heart of language teaching. Calling all second-language teachers in need of a fresh spark!

June 29, 2026 to July 1, 2026 | 9:00am-5:00pm PDT | Redmond