Course Description: 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, talk about their family and weekly activities using ser, tener, estar, and other common verbs, as well as ask simple questions to discover information. Class time focuses on listening and speaking skills through a variety of activities. Homework will develop reading and writing skills. Course will be taught in both English and Spanish to better support the new learner's comprehension. Instructors will strive to move to a full immersion experience by the end of the session.

Course Resources
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Course Details: (seats remaining)

Schedule:

Every week on Monday and Wednesday, starting on 07/07/25 and ending on 07/30/25

Times:

01:00pm-02:45pm PDT

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Price:

Class Price : $129.00

Additional Course Information

Required Textbook: Practice Makes Perfect Basic Spanish any edition. Conversational Spanish Courses are taught in both English and Spanish.

NOTE: All class times are Pacific Time (PT).

Online Course Information/Requirements:

- Course fee covers registration for one person unless otherwise noted.
- Must have access to a computer or laptop with current updated operating system. Mobile devices can be used to access some parts of classes but you may not be able to fully participate or complete your course on a phone or tablet.
- A high-speed internet connection.
- An up-to-date internet browser. We recommend Firefox or Chrome. Internet Explorer or Safari may have trouble and are not supported.
- Integrated or USB-connected webcam, speakers and microphone.
- You will need a Zoom login. Please do not share the Meeting ID information, nor invite others to participate with you.

Instructors

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Additional Resources

David Kargol

Biography: David has lived in Bend since the early 2000's. He has been teaching Spanish at Summit High School since 2013 and loves his role as a language instructor. David spent a year teaching in Chile and traveled throughout much of Latin America. He has a deep appreciation for the Spanish language but loves the people and cultures of the vast Spanish-speaking world most of all. He says it is an honor to share his passion for the language with others and hopes to inspire students to enjoy it as much as he does!

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Cancellation Policy

Students must cancel by contacting our office via phone: (541) 383-7270 or email: ceinfo@cocc.edu. Cancellations received 5 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund. Full refunds are also issued for classes cancelled by COCC. Refunds will be issued back to your card or in the form of a check and mailed within two weeks of the cancellation date if paid by check or cash. Failure to participate in a course or program does not result in a refund. Exceptions to the general refund policy are noted in the course descriptions on our website and in the printed schedule. If you have any questions, please call us at (541) 383-7270.