Spanish Language Courses and Tutoring
Spanish is the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world and is important for everyday communication across three continents. At BLI we offer a range of Spanish classes and workshops that focus on conversation and travel, business communication, medical terminology and sports. We are currently expanding our program to also engage youth in Spanish speaking activities for an early start to language acquisition.
Spanish Courses 2026-2027
Summer 2026
Spanish Travel Essentials Saturday 10am-1pm July 18
Accelerated Introductory Spanish Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm July 14 – August 20
Spanish II Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm July 14 – August 20
Fall 2026
Spanish Travel Essentials Saturday 10am-1pm November 14
Accelerated Introductory Spanish Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm September 15 – November 15
Spanish II Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm September 15 – November 15
Please scroll below to see courses that are open for registration. On a desktop computer you can click on the tabs on the left for detailed descriptions of each course. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or 541-728-3022.
Spanish Travel Essentials
In this course you will learn the essentials for conversational Spanish to prepare for an upcoming trip. We will cover a range of topics including making restaurant reservations and ordering food, purchasing tickets and items, navigating public transportation, and more. This workshop is designed for beginners to the Spanish language who are looking for ease when traveling.
Sessions – Fall 2026
Spanish Travel Essentials will meet on Saturday from 10am-1pm on November 14. The course is limited to 10 people so please register in advance.
Send us an email at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or call us at 541-728-3022 if you would like more details or have any questions
Accelerated Introductory Spanish I
Accelerated Introductory Spanish is an accelerated introductory course for speakers of French, Italian or Portuguese, or for students who have studied some Spanish in the past and need a refresher course. In this course we will cover the equivalent of introductory levels I and some of Spanish II. You will learn about a variety of topics, such as your family, your likes/dislikes, food and hobbies and your daily routine. You will also be able to give directions, order in a restaurant, read menus, and talk about past experiences. This is a fast-paced and fun course!
Sessions – Fall 2026
Accelerated Introductory Spanish I will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm from September 15 – November 5 at our institute. This class will have a maximum of 10 people so please sign up in advance.
Not sure which course is best for you? No worries, contact us to speak with a Spanish teacher for a free language assessment. We’ll get you set up and ready to keep learning! Call us at 541-728-3022 or send us an email at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com.
Spanish II
Spanish II is for students who have taken a Spanish introductory class and for students who feel comfortable with the basics of the Spanish language in the present tense. Our goal is to develop oral and written proficiency. By the end of the course, you will be able to talk about various topics such as family, travel plans, food, work, and hobbies in the past and the present. The course will also incorporate various aspects of the Latino and Hispanic cultures using holidays and popular folklore of different Spanish-speaking countries.
Sessions – Fall 2026
Spanish II will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15-6:15pm September 15 – November 5 at our institute. You can email bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com if you have questions or give us a call at 541-728-3022. We would be happy to offer you a free language level evaluation to make sure this is the best class for you.
Translation & Proofreading Services
Bend Language Institute is currently offering translation services in Spanish, Italian, French, and Mandarin. With written translation services we can assist individuals and organizations with professional emails exchanges, translation of documents and articles, and full-length books.Our translation price typically ranges from $0.12-$0.25 per word in the original language depending on language, document type, and length of document. Proofreading services are also available, and pricing varies according to document type and length. We charge a minimum of $50 per service.
If you are interested in our translation service, please contact us at 541-728-3022 or bendlanguageinstitute@
Individual Tutoring
Private tutoring with an experienced teacher can help you improve your language skills while working around your schedule. We offer both in-person and remote one-on-one lessons to help you meet your language learning needs. Our language tutoring rate is $58 dollars per hour, and when you purchase your time in advance you can reduce that rate down to $53 per hour.
We also offer semi-private tutoring small groups youth and/or adults at an affordable price, so you can have fun learning with your friends. If this is something that would interest you, contact us and we will be happy to arrange this. You can see more about small group tutoring here: https://bendlanguageinstitute.com/product/small-group-private-lessons/
If you are new to Bend Language Institute, just send us an email at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or give us a call at 541-728-3022 and we will be happy to put you in touch with a local teacher to discuss your language level and interests.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
I have a B.S. in Zoology and an M.S. in Environmental Health Science and work as a environmental scientist/biologist, ski instructor and musician. I teach classes in both Spanish and English in all three disciplines. I teach Spanish language courses, private students and translate documents. I‘m passionate about sharing the beautiful Spanish language. We will get to know one another, share stories, laugh and develop our language skills in a supportive and fun educational environment.
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