The Conversational Spanish series is hosted by the IUI Professional Development and Continuing Education department.

The Indiana University Indianapolis Office of Community Engagement, Professional Development and Continuing Education Department (“PDCE”) is IU Indianapolis’ central office for open-course and customized training, professional development, and continuing education.  PDCE offers ongoing education, skill-building courses, and workshops tailored to the needs of job seekers, in-career professionals, and career changers.  Offerings are affordable, practical, and attainable at all skill levels.  Visit https://engage.iupui.edu/professional-development/classes.html for more information.

Speaking Spanish in your work or daily life will make you more confident in your interactions and can be a valuable asset to your employer and on your resume. Regardless of how much Spanish you already know, PDCE Conversational Spanish courses are designed for the adult learner who wants to put their new language skills to work right away.

The Conversational Spanish Series is divided into three modules: Intro, Basic, and Advanced (2-hour, in-person sessions) so you can enroll in one module or all three! All courses are presented by experienced IU faculty, in two-hour, Saturday sessions.

Course Price: $650

This in-person course - presented in four parts, on four separate days - and will cover the following¹:

Parts I & II:  Pronunciation and basic conversation while revisiting all information included in the Basic module (Parts I & II) plus irregular verb tenses in the past, equal and unequal comparisons, future tense, and cultural discussions.

Parts III & IV: Pronunciation and advanced conversation while studying comparisons, reflexive verbs, verbs in the conditional form, advanced vocabulary. Communication on broad topics including current and historical events, cultural discussions.

Part I - Saturday, September 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Part II - Saturday, September 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Part III – Saturday, September 21, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.²

Part IV – Saturday, September 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: IUI Campus, University Hall, Room 1006 (301 University Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46202)

This course is open to all individuals seeking career or job enhancement, as well as individuals seeking personal enrichment.

NOTES

1. This class will move at a fast pace.  You will either need to have a solid foundational knowledge of Spanish or have completed the Basic module in the Conversational Spanish series.

2. Class will not be held during Labor Day weekend.  

3. An installment payment plan is available for the Advanced module, with a $20 processing fee. Payments must be completed by September 20, 2024.

4. You may register for the following modules of Conversational Spanish separately:

Intro Module (Cost: $325)

• • Part I - August 17
    
  • Part II - August 24
    

Basic Module (Cost: $325)

• • Part I - September 7
    
  • Part II - September 14
    

If you enroll in both the Intro and Basic modules only, you receive a special discount of $50 off the $650 combined cost of the two modules. Use promo code IBSP24 when completing payment.  An installment payment plan is also available if these two modules are purchased together, with a $20 processing fee. Payment for the two modules – combined – must be completed by August 23, 2024.

Enroll in the full Conversational Spanish series (Intro, Basic and Advanced modules) and receive a special discount of $150 off the $1,300 series cost. Use promo code IIBA24SP when completing payment.  An installment payment plan is also available for the full series, with a $20 processing fee. Payment for the full series must be completed by September 13, 2024.

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