Bend Language Institute

🌎✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Join our Spanish Travel Essentials workshop and learn the must-know phrases for stress-free, confident travel! 🗣️🇪🇸 From ordering food to navigating transportation, you’ll gain practical skills for real-life situations.
📅 Saturday, July 18
⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
💲 $80
Perfect for beginners—travel smarter and enjoy every moment! 🎉

Spanish Travel Essentials | July 18 - Bend Language Institute Meet Your Instructor Over the past 20 years I have taught Spanish, English, and Social Studies to all age groups. My love for travel has led me all over the world, from Argentina to Spain. With so much natural beauty to explore in the Pacific Northwest, I am constantly on the hunt for

Thank you all for an incredibly fun Second Sunday in Sisters multilingual event yesterday! We had about 20 people join us to speak Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and French. People were interested in Japanese and German as well! We hope to see you at Eurosports the next Second Sunday on July 12th from 4-6pm :)

🇫🇷 Ready to boost your French fluency? Join our French Conversation Practice class—perfect for intermediate to advanced speakers! 🗣️✨ Connect with others, build vocabulary, and gain confidence in a fun, supportive setting.
📅 Wednesdays, July 15 – August 26
⏰ 2:30–3:30 PM
💲 $195
Spots are limited—register today and start speaking French with confidence! 🎉

French Conversation Practice | July 15 - Aug 26 - Bend Language Institute Meet Your Instructor As a teacher, I love being part of my young students’ lives to instill confidence and find ways to help them engage in their own learning. I also have enjoyed teaching adults because we often share the same motivation to be lifelong learners. In my free time, I love spending t...

Looking forward to seeing people this afternoon at Eurosports from 4-6pm for our first Second Sunday in Sisters!

Dreaming of Italy? 🇮🇹 Get travel-ready with our Italian Travel Essentials class—perfect for complete beginners! Learn practical phrases for dining, transportation, shopping, and more so you can explore with confidence. This fun, small-group course meets Wednesdays, 5:30–7pm, from July 15–Aug 5. Only $165—save your spot and get ready to enjoy Italy like a local! ✨

Italian Travel Essentials | July 15 - Aug 5 - Bend Language Institute Meet Your Instructor My goal through Bend Language Institute is to provide meaningful education through language and cultural studies to our Bend community. Learning a language isn’t just about memorizing words but understanding another way of life. It helps broaden our perspectives and engage our...

Speak Spanish—faster 🚀🇪🇸
Already know a little Spanish (or another Romance language)? Jump into our Accelerated Introductory Spanish class and level up quickly! This fast-paced course helps you move beyond the basics—talk about your life, travel with confidence, order food, and connect in real conversations.

📅 July 14–August 20
⏰ Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:15–6:15pm

Accelerated Introductory Spanish I | July 14 - Aug 20 - Bend Language Institute Meet Your Instructor Over the past 20 years I have taught Spanish, English, and Social Studies to all age groups. My love for travel has led me all over the world, from Argentina to Spain. With so much natural beauty to explore in the Pacific Northwest, I am constantly on the hunt

Ready to start your Japanese journey? 🇯🇵 Join our Introductory Japanese I class and learn essential phrases, Hiragana, basic Kanji, and everyday conversation skills in a fun, supportive environment. Perfect for beginners and learners ages 15+. Classes run July 7–Sept 1, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6–7pm. Limited seats available—reserve yours today!

Introductory Japanese I | July 7 - Sept 1 - Bend Language Institute Meet Your Instructor Hajimemash*te “はじめまして” How do you do? I was born and raised in Japan. After studying and working in Tokyo, I came to US to complete my BA in Spanish and International Affairs. I ended up extending my stay get an MBA. After that, I got a job at Sony in

Speak German with more confidence this summer! 🇩🇪💬 Join our German Conversation class to build fluency, expand vocabulary, and practice real-life communication in a relaxed, supportive group. Perfect for students with a
solid foundation looking to speak more naturally. Classes meet Mondays, 3–4pm, July 13–August 17. Take your German to the next level!

German Conversation Practice | July 13 - Aug 17 - Bend Language Institute Meet Your Instructor Doris Kunselman – German and French Instructor I grew up in a multicultural environment in Germany and had the privilege of traveling extensively throughout Europe. I view learning another language as an empowering process and a gateway to new worlds. During high school, I spe...

🇫🇷✨ Continue your French journey with our French III class at Bend Language Institute! Strengthen your speaking, writing, and comprehension skills through engaging discussions, authentic materials, and real-world topics. Build confidence as you expand your vocabulary and explore more advanced grammar in a supportive, interactive environment. Classes meet Mondays & Wednesdays, 1–2pm, July 13–August 26. Take your French to the next level—à bientôt!

Intermediate French | July 13 - Aug 26 - Bend Language Institute Meet Your Instructor As a teacher, I love being part of my young students’ lives to instill confidence and find ways to help them engage in their own learning. I also have enjoyed teaching adults because we often share the same motivation to be lifelong learners. In my free time, I love spending t...

🇮🇹Take your Italian further with our Italian III Immersion experience! 🔥 This dynamic course meets daily to boost fluency, deepen grammar, and keep you thinking in Italian. Join us Monday–Friday, 9:00–11:00am, June 25–July 2 & July 27–August 7. Immerse yourself, build confidence fast, and truly live the language—non vediamo l’ora di vederti!

Italian III Immersion | June 25 - Aug 7 - Bend Language Institute Meet Your Instructor I was born and raised in Italy, where I studied English and French. I moved to the United States in 1991 and lived in Texas and California before moving to Bend in 2010. I have a master’s in early childhood education and have been a teacher at St