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Spanish for Communication V

LASP-X400.05

Level V Participants progress to a higher comfort level of speaking Spanish. Conversation topics include professions and technology used in the workplace, house and furnishings, sports, wellness, and injuries. Actively using Spanish in a learner-centered environment, participants not only improve their communication skills, but also expand their cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world learning about different Hispanic countries. Students will learn commands, present perfect and present progressive. Textbook chapters 10, 11, and half of chapter 12 are covered.

 

Course Information

Live Online
3.00 units
$395.00
Notes: recommended prerequisite: "Spanish for Communication IV", or the equivalent. Requirement for the Professional Certificate in Spanish Language.

Course sessions

Closed

Section ID:

E 00005255

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

"Conectate Introductory Spanish by Grant Goodall and Darcy Lear. ISBN10: 1266089780 | ISBN13: 9781266089787"

Policies:

Drop Refund Deadline:

10/01/2026

Note:

Event cancelled effective 9/18/2026 All students must purchase access to Connect's online platform for submitting homework & quizzes. An ebook is included in the Connect access fee. Students may opt to also purchase a physical textbook if preferred. Materials & log-in info will be discussed in more detail in the course.

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
9/24/2026 Thursday 06:00 p.m. 09:00 p.m.
10/1/2026 Thursday 06:00 p.m. 09:00 p.m.
10/8/2026 Thursday 06:00 p.m. 09:00 p.m.
10/15/2026 Thursday 06:00 p.m. 09:00 p.m.
10/22/2026 Thursday 06:00 p.m. 09:00 p.m.
10/29/2026 Thursday 06:00 p.m. 09:00 p.m.
11/5/2026 Thursday 06:00 p.m. 09:00 p.m.
11/12/2026 Thursday 06:00 p.m. 09:00 p.m.
11/19/2026 Thursday 06:00 p.m. 09:00 p.m.
12/3/2026 Thursday 06:00 p.m. 09:00 p.m.
Closed

Instructor:

Clelia Sallaberry
Clelia Sallaberry
Clelia is a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, with over 20 years of experience teaching Spanish language and culture to college/university students as well as to military and religious personnel trained in Spanish for specific missions. She earned her Master’s degree from the University of California, Irvine. She strongly believes that learning languages helps build bridges of mutual understanding, leading to improved communication between people and a greater appreciation for different cultures. Clelia encourages her students to immerse themselves fully in learning Spanish as San Diego offers many opportunities to do so, owing to its rich cultural diversity. When she is not teaching, she enjoys reading,  taking walks in the park, and gardening. 
 
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