Instructor: David Engel

Biography: David Engel is a Senior Instructor of Spanish at OSU-Cascades in Bend. He also co-directs the Faculty Support Center at OSU-Cascades in partnership with the Center for Teaching and Learning. He earned a Master of Arts in Spanish Language Teaching from Southern Oregon University and a Diploma de Espanol como Lengua Extranjera from Instituto Cervantes in Madrid. David is a Co-Founder of Ventanas, LLC, which develops and leads cultural immersion programs in Spain and Portugal. He has provided Spanish instruction and training in Oregon since 2006 with such organizations as COCC, Bend-LaPine Schools, Redmond and Jefferson County School Districts, Deschutes County, St. Charles Medical Center, and Bend and Redmond Fire Departments. He does official document translation for public institutions.

Classes by this instructor

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.
November 3-24, 2025 | 12:00pm-1:00pm PST | Online
February 23, 2026 to March 16, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm PST | Online