Spanish classTierra Educational Center is a locally owned, independent language school located in NE Portland, Oregon. We offer small group and private Spanish classes of the highest quality for adults and children of all levels. Our experienced and enthusiastic instructors implement Tierra’s well-structured, original curriculum utilizing dynamic and conversational activities for the most effective learning experience. By providing an open and friendly classroom environment and hosting holiday celebrations and conversation nights open to the public, we build community through the sharing of language, culture, and love of learning.

We invite you to navigate our website to find out more about our services, course offerings, and teaching methods. Thank you for your interest!

Don’t miss “Cajas de Cartón” and other engaging Conversational courses this Winter!

This term we’re excited to offer an Intermediate Book Seminar in which students will read the collection of short stories “Cajas de Cartón”  (in English “The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child”), an autobiographical work by Spanish professor and chicano author Francisco Jiménez. This course will be taught by Tierra instructor Fernando Rojas-Galván, who himself grew up in a family of migrant farm workers, offering a personal perspective that will bring the stories to life and help students attain a deep understanding of the material and context of the readings.

Intermediate Book Seminar : "Cajas de Cartón"
Thursdays 7:30pm-9:20pm | Jan. 16th - Mar. 20th

There is a conversational course option for students of nearly every level - the perfect venue in which to boost your confidence in speaking and expand your vocabulary and cultural knowledge!

For High Beginner Students - Conversational Spanish 1
Fridays 10:30am-12:20pm | Jan. 17th - Mar. 21st

For Intermediate Students - Conversational Spanish 2
Saturdays 10:00am-11:50am | Jan. 18th - Mar. 22nd

For Advanced Students - Advanced Conv. & Culture: México Hoy
Wednesdays 7:30pm-9:20pm | Jan. 15th - Mar. 19th

Don't miss our Mexican Posada Celebration on Friday December 13th!

Join us as we mark the holiday season and the close of 2013 with a "Mexican Christmas Posada” celebration on Friday, December 13th, 6 - 8pm. Posada fiestas, celebrated across Mexico on the nine days before Christmas, include traditional song and festive celebration in homes around one’s neighborhood.

We’re happy to announce we’ll be accompanied by special musical guests Imágen Latina to help us sing the Posada and bring the spirit and sounds of Mexico to Portland. Come learn about this unique holiday celebration and enjoy the live music, Spanish conversation, authentic Mexican food including tamales and ponche (a hot fruit punch), and a chance to win student discounts and prizes.

This holiday party is free and open to the community. We encourage you to bring a dish or beverage to share in our potluck meal and to invite your family and friends - children are very welcome.

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