


Spanish for Communication IV
LASP-40004
In a highly interactive, lively classroom environment, Level IV students will continue to develop their comfort in speaking and understanding Spanish while learning about clothing, parts of the body, travel and tourism, and the weather. Students will expand their knowledge of past tenses and pronouns. Textbook chapters 8, 9 are covered.
Course Information
Recommended prerequisite: "Spanish for Communication III", or the equivalent. Requirement for the Professional Certificate in Spanish Language.
Course sessions
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
No textbook required.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 6/30/2025
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Textbooks:
No textbook required.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 6/30/2025
- 1st no meeting date: 7/3/2025
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Schedule:
Date | Day | Start | End |
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6/26/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
7/10/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
7/17/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
7/24/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
7/31/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
8/7/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
8/14/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
8/21/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
8/28/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
9/4/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
Gemma Dale

Gemma Dale is a native of Madrid, Spain, with over 10 years of experience teaching Spanish to high school and university students. She loves teaching all levels of Spanish and Spanish culture and helping her students improve their language skills. Gemma also loves traveling with American students to Spain and taking them to typical Spanish restaurants and cities. She earned her law degree and Master's degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in Spain. Before obtaining her California teacher credential, Gemma worked in law, finance, and international sales. She enjoys sharing her passion for Spanish language and culture with her students and feels fortunate to do something she loves. Gemma is happy living in such a diverse city like San Diego where she can experience a local culture rooted in Spanish history.