THIS CLASS IS NOT LIMITED TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL; ALL ARE WELCOME!

Designed for anyone looking to connect with native Spanish speakers–whether in educational settings or the broader community–this course offers practical language in safe, supported conversation with peers. Emphasis is placed on everyday communication relevant to work and community life, while also exploring cultural and linguistic insights that support meaningful engagement with English language learners and their families. Ideal for beginners or those in need of a refresher, this class serves as a foundation for further Spanish study. 

Rochelle Loughry is a retired BVSD teacher with more than 30 years experience teaching Spanish to adults and children. 

Participants in this course will attend IN-PERSON classes at Casey Middle School in Boulder.

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Students will accurately decode Spanish text, using correct pronunciation and accentuation.
• Students will converse with a partner in Spanish about a variety of personally relevant topics, demonstrating listening comprehension and accurately conveying meaning.
• Students will learn to express their message in the past, present and future.
• Students will prepare and present a lesson in Spanish that is appropriate for teaching to a student or family.
• Students will gain an understanding of linguistic and cultural differences that will help them better accommodate and communicate with their native Spanish-speaking students and their families.