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42Arlington County 55+ Guide |Summer 2025| arlingtonva.us/55PlusCATEGORYLANGUAGESIntroduction to Basic SpanishIf you%u2019ve always wished you could speak Spanish, now is your chance to learn the basics! Lubber Run 55+ Center Director and fluent Spanish speaker Ashley Gomez Figueredo will introduce you to some basic Spanish vocabulary, grammar and conversational phrases to get you started. No previous experience necessary. This is a series of classes that build on each other, but feel free to come to as many or as few as you like %u2014 must pre-register for each.%u2022June 5Thursday1-2 p.m. Virtual#914650-011 session%u2022June 12Thursday2:15-3:15 p.m. Virtual#914650-021 session%u2022July 10Thursday1-2 p.m. Virtual#914650-031 session%u2022July 24Thursday1-2 p.m. Virtual#914650-041 session%u2022Aug. 7Thursday1-2 p.m. Virtual#914650-051 session%u2022Aug. 21Thursday1-2 p.m. Virtual#914650-061 sessionWalking with Words: Spanish on FootJoin Lubber Run 55+ Center Director Ashley Gomez Figueredo for a guided walk through the beautiful trails of Lubber Run Park. Ashley will introduce participants to common words and phrases in Spanish, offering an engaging way to expand your Spanish vocabulary while enjoying the fresh air and community connections. All experience levels are welcome!%u2022June 16Monday1-2 p.m. Lubber Run#914650-071 sessionPair & Practice: Spanish & EnglishThis casual group offers a relaxed setting where Spanish speakers looking to improve their English can connect with English speakers wanting to practice Spanish. Each session pairs participants for informal conversations, allowing them to practice speaking while their partner provides feedback on grammar, pronunciation and natural expressions. Open to all ages: no 55+ Pass is required.Este grupo informal ofrece un ambiente relajado donde hispanohablantes que buscan mejorar su ingl%u00e9s pueden conectarse con hablantes de ingl%u00e9s que desean practicar espa%u00f1ol. En cada sesi%u00f3n, los participantes se agrupan en parejas para conversaciones informales, lo que les permite practicar el habla mientras su compa%u00f1ero les brinda comentarios sobre gram%u00e1tica, pronunciaci%u00f3n y expresiones naturales. No se requiere Pase 55+.No program 6/19.%u2022Thursdays11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lubber RunDrop-inSpanish ConversationAre you learning Spanish and need to find a group of like-minded people to practice with? Come join our social gatherings to meet people, practice vocabulary and participate in discussions in Spanish. Enjoy different topics as you hone your skills and build confidence speaking Spanish. No formal instruction is provided, but participants are happy to help newcomers and learn from each other: beginners are welcome.%u2022Mondays11 a.m.-12 p.m. Arlington MillDrop-inFrench ConversationDo you speak French, but want to hone your skills? This friendly group with knowledge of the language will welcome you to their weekly dialogues. These sociable gatherings provide a chance to participate in lively discussions in French on topics that are easy to discuss and of interest to all. No instruction provided. Meets first and third Wednesdays at Langston-Brown and Mondays at Aurora Hills.%u2022Mondays1-2 p.m. Aurora HillsDrop-in%u2022First and third Wednesdays1-2 p.m. Langston-BrownDrop-inDROP-INS & REGISTRATIONDrop-in classes are ongoing programs that participants can join any time with a valid 55+ Pass. Any program listed as a drop-in does not require pre-registration. All programs have a capacity limit and may fill up. Unless designated as drop-in, all programs require pre-registration. Registration for programs automatically closes two business days prior to the start of the program. For questions, contact the Administrative Services Office at 703-228-4747.