Learn Spanish, finally.

Two levels of in-person classes for adults.

Fully welcome the population you serve

Communicate effectively and develop trusting relationships

If you think you are “not good at languages” or “it’s too late to learn”, give this approach a try

Spanish for ‘Not Yet’ Speakers

Level 1: Start from zero or refresh the basics

Build a solid foundation in Spanish in a fun, supportive class that covers:

  • Basic conversation and greetings

  • Numbers, dates, and telling time

  • Present tense verbs (including present progressive, present perfect, and near future)

  • Giving simple commands

Spanish for ‘Sort Of’ Speakers

Level 2: Learn more and practice

For learners who know a little and want more practice. You’ll explore:

  • Preterite and imperfect (past) tenses

  • Future and conditional tenses

  • Prepositions and sentence structure

  • Conversation on a variety of topics

  • Interactive games and activities to build vocabulary and fluency

About the instructor

As a second-language learner of Spanish herself, Rochelle understands the challenges of learning — and the fear that can come with speaking. Her own journey to fluency taught her what works, and she brings that insight into every class.

With deep empathy and decades of experience, Rochelle helps students feel relaxed, supported, and confident using the Spanish they know.

Experience

  • Lived in Spain and the Dominican Republic

  • M.A. in Bilingual Education

  • 30+ years teaching bilingual elementary education

  • 25+ years teaching Spanish to adults

Various ways to learn

Group Classes

Let Rochelle design a class tailored to your organization’s needs, offered at your site and scheduled for your team’s convenience.

Prefer to join individually? I also offer open-enrollment classes for all adults each fall and spring.

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Conversation Group

Rochelle structures activities to help participants practice speaking in pairs and small groups. Sessions include short language lessons and lots of supported talking time.

Private Tutoring

Rochelle can help you prepare for a class, test or trip with just the content you need.

Student Reviews

“My boss thought that it would be a good idea for me to take the class because of my public facing position and several of my employees spoke English as a second language. I am someone who struggled with Spanish in high school, so I was a little apprehensive. My experience was well beyond my expectations. Rochelle has a unique quality with her approach to teaching. She made the class fun and relatable.”

—Mark F—

“I was very intimidated walking into the room on our first night of class. However, once Rochelle started speaking, any anxiety I felt about my participation in the course went away. Rochelle has a way of putting people immediately at ease and making people feel welcome.”

— Christine E

“Conversational, adult Spanish lessons with Rochelle were exactly what I was looking for! I wanted a program where I could expand my Spanish knowledge to practice and reinforce my skills. I wanted the opportunity to use the language as much as possible. It was flexible and exactly what I wanted!”

— Kristin H

“Rochelle is an amazing teacher. I signed up for her adult beginner Spanish class. I remember her saying the goal for the class was for all of us to be able to have a conversation in Spanish with an abuelita we met on the bus without being nervous. Thanks to her, I’ve achieved that goal and continue to improve.”

— Ethan A

Upcoming classes

To read about or register for these classes, please click here for Spanish for Not-Yet Speakers (level 1) or here for Spanish for Sort-Of Speakers (level 2).

These classes count toward Colorado Teacher Licensing re-accreditation and fulfill the ELPD Standard 5.09 Element A requirement.

Registration

Reach out in the Contact section to learn more!