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Spanish

Have you heard that learning a foreign language is good for your brain? Or are you planning a trip? Learn to speak and understand languages from around the world! ACE offers a robust language program with most classes taught by native speakers. From Spanish to Japanese, we help you get started on the journey of language learning. We have intermediate and advanced courses in many languages so that you may continue to enhance and practice your new language skills.

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Spanish I-Beginner
Item: LSP1001	Instructor: Mirta Rimolo de Rienzi
Sessions: 10	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-117
M 5/4/2026 - 7/20/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee: $169.00 NO CLASS MAY 25 & JULY 6
Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing textbook. Required Textbook: Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition 2nd Edition* by Barbara BREGSTEIN (Author). Available from Amazon.com. ISBN-13 978-1260463132

Spanish I-Beginner
Item: LSP1000	Instructor: Michael Fehily
Sessions: 10	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-114
Tu 7/14/2026 - 9/15/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee: $169.00
*Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing textbook. Required Textbook: Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition 2nd Edition by Barbara BREGSTEIN (Author). Available from Amazon.com. ISBN-13: 978-1260463132

Spanish II-Beginner
Item: LSP2001	Instructor: Mirta Rimolo de Rienzi
Sessions: 10	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-117
M 5/4/2026 - 7/20/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Fee: $195.00 NO CLASS MAY 25 & JULY 6.
Click on the class title to see what is covered in Spanish II. Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing textbook. Required Textbook: Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition 2nd Edition* by Barbara BREGSTEIN (Author). Available from Amazon.com. ISBN-13 978-1260463132

Spanish II-Beginner
Item: LSP2000	Instructor: Michael Fehily
Sessions: 10	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-114
Th 7/16/2026 - 9/17/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee: $195.00
Click on the class title to see what is covered in Spanish II. Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing textbook. Required Textbook: Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition 2nd Edition by Barbara BREGSTEIN (Author). Available from Amazon.com. ISBN-13 978-1260463132*

Spanish III-Intermediate
Item: LSP3001	Instructor: Mirta Rimolo de Rienzi
Sessions: 10	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-117
W 5/6/2026 - 7/15/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee: $195.00 NO CLASS JULY 8.
Prerequisite: Spanish II or instructor approval. (Click on the class title for what is covered in Spanish III) Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing textbook. Required Textbook: Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition 2nd Edition by Barbara BREGSTEIN (Author). Available from Amazon.com. ISBN-13 978-1260463132*

Spanish IV-Intermediate
Item: LSP4001	Instructor: Mirta Rimolo de Rienzi
Sessions: 10	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-117
W 5/6/2026 - 7/15/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Fee: $195.00 NO CLASS JULY 8.
Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing textbook. Required Textbook: Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition 2nd Edition by Barbara BREGSTEIN (Author).* Available from Amazon.com. ISBN-13 978-1260463132

Spanish for Travelers (incl language map) Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: LSP1500	Michael Fehily
Day of the Week: Sa
Dates: 2/14/2026 - 4/18/2026
NO CLASS MARCH 21 & APRIL 4.

Spanish II-Beginner Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: LSP2000	Michael Fehily
Day of the Week: Th
Dates: 1/22/2026 - 4/16/2026
Click on the class title to see what is covered in Spanish II. Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing textbook. Required Textbook: Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition 2nd Edition by Barbara BREGSTEIN (Author). Available from Amazon.com. ISBN-13 978-1260463132* NO CLASS MARCH 19.

Spanish II-Beginner Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: LSP2001	Mirta Rimolo de Rienzi
Day of the Week: M
Dates: 1/26/2026 - 4/13/2026
Click on the class title to see what is covered in Spanish II. Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing textbook. Required Textbook: Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition 2nd Edition* by Barbara BREGSTEIN (Author). Available from Amazon.com. ISBN-13 978-1260463132 NO CLASS FEB 16 & MARCH 16.

Spanish III-Intermediate Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: LSP3001	Mirta Rimolo de Rienzi
Day of the Week: W
Dates: 1/21/2026 - 4/15/2026
Prerequisite: Spanish II or instructor approval. (Click on the class title for what is covered in Spanish III) Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing textbook. Required Textbook: Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition 2nd Edition by Barbara BREGSTEIN (Author). Available from Amazon.com. ISBN-13 978-1260463132* NO CLASS MARCH 18.

Spanish IV-Intermediate Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: LSP4001	Mirta Rimolo de Rienzi
Day of the Week: W
Dates: 1/21/2026 - 4/15/2026
Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing textbook. Required Textbook: Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition 2nd Edition by Barbara BREGSTEIN (Author).* Available from Amazon.com. ISBN-13 978-1260463132 NO CLASS MARCH 18.

Spanish I-Beginner Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: LSP1000	Michael Fehily
Day of the Week: W
Dates: 1/21/2026 - 4/15/2026
Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing textbook. Required Textbook: Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition 2nd Edition by Barbara BREGSTEIN (Author). Available from Amazon.com. ISBN-13: 978-1260463132 NO CLASS MARCH 18.*

Spanish I-Beginner Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: LSP1001	Mirta Rimolo de Rienzi
Day of the Week: M
Dates: 1/26/2026 - 4/13/2026
Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing textbook. Required Textbook: Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition 2nd Edition* by Barbara BREGSTEIN (Author). Available from Amazon.com. ISBN-13 978-1260463132 NO CLASS FEB 16 & MARCH 16.

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