In just 2 weeks, feel confident having basic conversations in Spanish on your work or vacation trips. No prior Spanish knowledge required. Learn from a world-traveled professional language instructor, and receive one-on-one support from teacher in-between classes.
This course is designed to provide travelers with essential Spanish language skills and cultural knowledge to enhance their experiences in Spanish-speaking countries. Participants will learn practical vocabulary and phrases, cultural etiquette, and gain confidence in their ability to communicate effectively while traveling. The course will be taught in an immersive fashion, interactive and fun way.
Benefits from this rich, interactive, and dynamic class:
- Enhanced and easier travel experiences
- Cultural understanding
- Increased safety and independence
- Greater enjoyment of local media
- Enriched culinary adventures
- Navigate cities and town with greater ease
- Boost brain health by learning new language
- Receive individualized support from teacher in-between classes via one-on-one 30-minute Zoom calls during the 4-week course. (If student not familiar with Zoom, WhatsApp video calls are available.)
- Access the teacher via email for questions about the program or class materials.
INSTRUCTION METHOD(S): Small-group classroom instructional setting with individual learning opportunities in-between classes.
AGES: Adults 18+
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Novice
PREREQUISITES: None
WHAT TO BRING: A small three-ring binder
FEE AMOUNT: $150. Please purchase tickets below.

Yanette Tift has over 23 years of national and international language experience from translating and interpreting in the mining & engineering industry in Chile, to diving deep into the educational field in the United States at the secondary and higher education levels. Living and working abroad (Chile, Brazil, and Australia) has equipped Yanette with cultural sensitivity and knowledge for helping others where there is a language need. Her professional services in the education and business sectors follow strict adherence to the National Education Association (NEA) Code of Ethics for the Education Profession, and the American Translators Association (ATA) Code of Ethics.