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.

January 26, 2026 to February 16, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm PST | 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

Around the World in 5 Plates: *International Culinary Series

Pack your taste buds and join us on a flavorful journey across the globe, no passport required! Join Chef Candy Argondizza for this hands-on culinary series. Each class highlights a signature dish from a different country, offering a delicious introduction to its unique flavors, ingredients and traditions. By the end of the series, you'll have created and savored five dishes that showcase the rich diversity of global cuisine. Students can register for the full series or any of the five individual classes.

January 10, 2026 to March 7, 2026 | 10:00am-1:00pm PST | 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 life-long 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.

January 8, 2026 to February 26, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:30pm PST | 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 course, 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.

February 3, 2026 to March 5, 2026 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PST | Online

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 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

Entre la risa y la reflexión: Conversaciones a través del cuento

Strengthen your Spanish speaking and comprehension skills through engaging literature and lively dialogue. This class is designed for advanced Spanish speakers who enjoy reading and thoughtful discussion. Each week, students will read a short story independently, then come together to explore its themes, language and context through guided conversation. The course will feature four short stories provided as PDFs by the instructor. Recommended for learners with Intermediate-High to Advanced Spanish proficiency.

March 5-26, 2026 | 1:00pm-3:00pm PST | Bend

Flavorful, Bold and Broiled Quick Meals

Master the high-heat magic of broiling; perfect for quick, bold and flavorful meals. In this class, you'll learn how to harness your oven's broiler to make juicy chicken teriyaki, savory pork skewers and a bright, fresh salsa. Along the way, you'll pick up tips on timing, marinades and pairing flavors so you can bring fast, fire-kissed dishes to your table any night of the week.

Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 10:00am-2:00pm PST | Prineville

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.

This course contains no sessions at this time.

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.

February 3, 2026 to March 5, 2026 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PST | 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