Developed for the Border Community Alliance of Southern Arizona (BCA), Let's Speak Spanish is designed to build conversational skills for beginning to advanced Spanish learners. Using a unique combination of entertaining videos, targeted learning tools, and intensive group conversation practice, Let's Speak Spanish can give a jump start for learners seeking real world conversation opportunities. 

WINTER 2027 CLASSES: All classes meet via Zoom.

NOTE: Select the class name in the menu at the top of the page to view and download class materials.

Pronunciation Practice:  3 Days: Tuesday -Thursday, Jan. 5,6,7, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Mastery of pronunciation will help students at any level learn faster, speak better, and listen more effectively. During these three days, we will practice Spanish vowels, consonants, diphthongs, and syllable accent. As time permits, we also will practice cognates, or common words in English and Spanish. This class is highly recommended for all beginning students as well as intermediate students who have difficulties speaking or hearing Spanish. Registration Fee: $50 / $40 BCA Members.

Beginning Conversation: 8 Tuesdays starting Jan. 12, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.  Designed for students with little or no previous experience with Spanish. This class will help you get a head start in learning Spanish by focusing on important everyday activities such as introducing yourself, making reservations, asking for directions, etc. The class also will include music, games, and listening exercises to strengthen your learning experience. Registration Fee: $120 / $100 BCA Members.

Intermediate Conversation 1: 8 Wednesdays starting Jan. 13, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Designed for students with some previous experience with Spanish , even if a little rusty. This class will focus on tested conversation techniques that will help you engage in real conversation. Using mostly the present tense, you will learn how to 1) describe people, places and things, 2) express wants and needs, and 3) ask and respond to questions. Registration Fee: $120 / $100 BCA Members.

Intermediate Conversation 2: 8 Thursdays, starting Jan. 14, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Designed for students who have taken Conversation 1 or are familiar with the Spanish present tense. This class will expand on the previous class by focusing on important ways to talk about the past and the future. Using these additional tenses, you will learn how to 1) describe past events, 2) recall past remembrances, and 3) make plans for the future. Registration Fee: $120 / $100 BCA Members.

Intermediate / Advanced Conversation Groups: 8 Thursdays, starting Jan. 15. Designed for intermediate and advanced students who wish to engage in more extensive conversation. Note: Class Size limited to 5 students each. Registration Fee: $120 / $100 BCA Members.

• Advanced Conversation with Gabriel. 8 Thursdays, starting Jan. 14, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM AZ Time (UST-7)

• Intermediate / Advanced Conversation with Lucía. 8 Tuesdays, starting January 12, 10:00 A to 11:00 AM AZ Time (UST-7)