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This is a class were the students and the SGL converse in Spanish. Only Spanish is used in class. We will choose the topics for our conversations as a group. Students will be encouraged to use a dictionary in order to learn words they might need to discuss the topic. Topics are wide open and may include videos, photos, works of art, Spanish language songs and more. Students individually present a personal view of the topic and the other participants, and the SGL then question the presenter. This class will expand participants’ vocabulary and encourage students to review grammar topics. Because human communication involves more than the spoken word, such as facial and hand gestures, it will only be given in person. Microphones are provided by OLLI and the sound is clearer than that produced by Zoom.

Instructor: Susan Sotelo

Susan Sotelo began her teaching career as a graduate student instructor (GAT) at the University of Arizona. After receiving a MA, she taught K-12 students. Then she returned to the University of Arizona and again taught in the basic language program. After receiving her PhD in Spanish Language Literature, she taught at Pima College. She also taught privately and tutored students. Then she took a job teaching for the Spanish Club in Sun City Vistoso in Oro Valley. This began her experience as a teacher of adult/senior students. She has taught Spanish at OLLI Central Tucson since 2015.