Beginning in March, Ball State's Center for Organizational Resources in conjunction with the Center for International Programs will offer "Community Spanish: A Survival Guide for the English Speaker" at the Outreach Services Site in Fishers, 10204 Lantern Rd.

The goal of the course is to prepare English-speaking people to converse in and understand small amounts of general, basic Spanish found in most routine exchanges in daily life. In addition, "Community Spanish" provides basic cultural information about Spanish-speaking groups to inform and educate students about the unique aspects of Latino culture.

The course will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon March 15, 22, 29 and April 5 or from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 14, 21, 28 and April 4. It is open to anyone and costs $195, which includes a set of materials and two practice CDs.

For more information or to register, call (765) 285-4068 or visit www.bsu.edu/spanishatwork.

By Kari Jones