Upon completing this class students will know how to describe someone, ask for directions, and understand the usage of the verbs Ser and Estar. Although the focus of this course is workplace communication, students will also be able to apply skills to travel, shopping and daily conversation with Spanish speakers.
Spanish For Work & Travel III
Instructor: Olroyd
This class continues to increase vocabulary and build upon grammar concepts. The class emphasizes workplace communication by helping students gain a solid foundation in grammar, writing, and conversation.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of Spanish Level II or permission of the instructor.
Textbook Required: See book list
No Class: 4/4, 4/25
Instructor Bio: Emilce Olroyd was born and raised in Colombia in a little village northeast of Bogota. 22 years ago, she and her daughter moved to the United States. Speaking very little English, she decided to go to school to learn the language. There, she realized she had a passion for teaching and decided to become a Spanish teacher. Emilce has been teaching Spanish to both children and adults in the Bay Area for 16 years. She served for ten years as the Director of a Spanish Enrichment Program for 310 elementary school students. She continues to educate about the Hispanic culture and traditions at a private East Bay school. Her hobbies include traveling and learning about other cultures.
