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 7-30, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:45pm PDT | Online
September 24, 2025 to November 26, 2025 | 3:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend
September 24, 2025 to November 26, 2025 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Prineville

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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August 4-27, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:45pm PDT | Online
September 23, 2025 to November 25, 2025 | 2:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend

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

This course covers selected works of American literature written during the late 19th century and the 20th century. Covers the transition from Realism and Naturalism to Modernism, the Jazz Age, the Harlem Renaissance, the Confessional and "Beat" poets and writers and late 20th century short fiction. Need not be taken in sequence. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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September 23, 2025 to December 11, 2025 | 10:00am-11:50am 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 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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October 14, 2025 to November 4, 2025 | 10:00am-11:30am PDT | Bend