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Lucia Torres teaches Spanish in St. Helens this spring
Photos and story by James Hill
ST. HELENS, Ore. – Open the door to a whole new world by learning another language with Portland Community College non-credit classes. Instructor Lucia Torres can give you the keys to learning Spanish this spring in St. Helens.PCC will offer two levels of Spanish beginning in March. Both 10-week classes will meet in Room B56 at St. Helens High School, 2375 Gable Road, St. Helens. First, Spanish Conversation: Beginning Term I will offer the basics in a fun, interactive format. This class will be offered from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 30 through June 1. Cost is $117.50 plus a $5 fee payable to the instructor at the first class. Those with a little practice can join Spanish Conversation: All Levels and continue to develop language skills with a unique conversation-style format designed to integrate those with various levels of training. This class will be offered from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, March 30 through June 1. Cost is $91.50 plus $5 payable to the instructor at the first class. "Learning a language from a native speaker like Lucia (who is from Colombia) adds a special flavor and zest to the class,"said Ed Kaiel, PCC Community Education manager. "She puts students in touch with not only the mechanics of the language, but also the feelings, tastes and nuances associated with the language."For more information, contact PCC Community Education at 503-731-6831.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »