Westonka Community Education and Services

Beginning Spanish for Adult learners Instructor Lynn Olsen The objective of this beginner Spanish Class is to support students in the process of the four major aspects of language learning: listening, speaking, reading and writing. We will incorporate creative and interactive learning methods such as group work, role play, music, writing a personal biography in Spanish, beginning vocabulary and grammar which will include the simple present and simple past, the Spanish alphabet, the concept of masculine and feminine and adjective placement. Importance will be placed on the needs of each student and their reasons for wanting to learn Spanish such as travel, career, or personal interest. Latin American culture and useful vocabulary to use on vacation or when conversing with Native speakers to help students familiarize themselves with the Latin American culture and different accents. Instructor Lynn Olsen graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Liberal Arts degree and a Major in Spanish Thursdays, January 16 - March 6 5:00 - 6:30 pm Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #2177-A25W $165

Adult Enrichment | Intermediate Spanish Instructor Lynn Olsen The Intermediate Spanish course will be a continuation of the methods used in the Beginning Course and will introduce other verb tenses and vocabulary to advance each student's progression in the language according to their needs and interests. Instructor Lynn Olsen graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Liberal Arts Degree with a Major in Spanish Thursdays, January 16 - March 6 6:30 - 8:00 pm Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #2178-A25W $165