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¿Cómo se dice:
Spanish SIG?
PHOTO BY KATHY BARNES
The Spanish SIG is more than just talk! They use their language skills to help local charities and travel the world in style.
By Kathy Barnes Spanish where we watch a movie in WHY LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE?
and Ginny Hahn Spanish and then get together to dis-
cuss. All classes and activities are free 1. Creativity is increased with the study
There is so much to do in Sun City to members of ILLC. of a foreign language.
Texas! How about learning a new
language or brushing up on one We also travel. While many of our 2. Foreign language study enhances
that you learned previously? Are you members take a class before traveling listening skills and memory.
more advanced and want to practice and to Spanish-speaking countries, others
keep up your skills? Come and join us in have traveled to study Spanish in Mexico 3. It offers a sense of the past both
the International Languages Learning or Central America and return encourag- culturally and linguistically while
Club (ILLC). While our club offers vari- ing others to do the same. These trips opening the door to art, music, dance,
ous languages (French, German, Italian, are not Sun City Texas trips and are ar- fashion, cuisine and film.
any other where there is interest and a ranged independently. We know of great
teacher), we’re here to tell you about our schools and learning opportunities in Even if you never studied Spanish, think
Spanish SIG. Everyone is invited to par- Antigua, Guatemala; San Miguel de Al- of all of the words you already know.
ticipate at whatever level of involvement lende, Mexico; Cuernavaca, Mexico and How about tacos, patio, enchiladas, fi-
works for you. You can drop in and out of Ajijic, Mexico. esta, importante, gasolina, rápida? ¡No
classes, move from one level to another problema! ¡Es fácil!
and repeat levels if you choose. There’s Community outreach is another oppor-
no pressure. There are no grades. And all tunity to expand your learning. Our Now is the time to sign up as new classes
questions are good ones! We have FUN! members have volunteered teaching ESL are starting in September. Check our
programs in Georgetown and in Flor- club listing on the Sun City Texas web-
Spanish classes are offered in five-week ence and also use their Spanish while site for more information.
modules for all levels on various times volunteering with various Georgetown
and days of the week, from beginner to organizations such as GISD, The Caring We also have an Interest Fair twice a
advanced. We also offer practice and Place, St. David’s Hospital, The George- year, in August and again in January.
review sessions, workshops, conversa- town Library, Habitat for Humanity and Please watch for dates and come to the
tion groups and don’t forget happy hour many others. fair for more information. Stop by our
Spanish table to meet some of our teach-
ers and other students and to enjoy some
international treats.
¡Hasta luego!
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