Beyond Words
Language, culture, travel, and stories from the Speak! community
Spanish Student Spotlight: Jeanna Grimes Ogbar
“Our classes feel like more than language learning but also a cultural exchange. Franco prepared me for a much better trip than I would have had before taking classes.”
Jeanna Grimes, Senior Associate Director of Virtual Philanthropy
Spanish Student Spotlight: Jeff – From “Jefe” in 8th Grade to @CaminoJefe on the Trails
“It has been interesting learning about Franco’s home country and the various places he has lived while we worked together.”
Spanish Student Spotlight: Sandra Mirkil's Love Affair with Argentina
“Speak! Is a treasure to me. The different Spanish classes and teachers and the German instructors are all excellent.”
Spanish Student Spotlight: Sharice Welch, UVA’s McIntire School
“The individualized attention from Franco in the one-on-one classes is really great; he is able to tailor the classes according to my needs.”
Sharice Welch, UVA McIntire Admissions
Spanish Student Spotlight: Career Coach Melissa Hannah
“Speak! Language Center has the perfect format for practicing your target language”
Melissa Hannah, Career Coach
Spanish Student Spotlight: Marley Mainelli
“I plan on continuing lessons until I can speak Spanish fluently at a conversational level!”