What we’re about
💃 Language can't be learned in a vacuum, so come join us at Gringo Language Academy to practice your Spanish with some real live humans! (Sorry, Big Green Bird...)
🗣️ Whether for school or work, an upcoming trip, to connect with new friends, or just not lose the skills you've worked so hard to attain, these outings and virtual events are a great way to sharp and share your love of the language.
😃 Regardless of your level, novice to native, we would love for you to join us and jugar o charlar un poquito.
☕ Whether "café y conversación" to start your day, or a movie night with "copas y juegos" afterwards, ven, y disfruta un poco con nosotros.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Una noche de cine: Todo sobre mi madreTin Pan Theater, Bend, OR
Come join us for a night of Spanish-language cinema: Following the tragic death of her teenage son, Manuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona in an attempt to contact the long-estranged father the boy never knew. She reunites with an old friend, an outspoken transgender sex worker, and befriends a troubled actress and a pregnant, HIV-positive nun.
For a sneak peek, check out the trailer here!
Note: Tickets ($10-12) must be purchased at https://tinpantheater.com/, but please do RSVP here as well so we know to be looking for you!
(And, as always, if the RSVP appears full, just add yourself to the waitlist and/or shoot us a quick message to let us know you're coming!)
- We Become a Poem en English y EspañolDowntown Bend Library, Bend, OR
Multilingualism inspires a new format of creative writing.
This workshop celebrates multilingual voices and poetic expression. Participants are invited to write poetry in any language, or mix languages, through playful prompts, simple poetic forms, and exploration of sound, rhythm, and voice. The session welcomes language learners, bilingual and heritage speakers, and monolingual English speakers alike. It’s a space to experiment, reflect, and enjoy the creative freedom that poetry allows.
Silvi Galmozzi is a local multilingual writer, language educator, and founder of Sinagazi LLC, a bilingual publishing house. Her work blends language acquisition and creative expression, helping adults connect to their multilingual stories through poetry, narrative, and reflection.
Questions? Contact jennym@deschuteslibrary.org or reach out here and we will track down the answers for you!
