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Historias de la academia — así se vive el español.

Stories from our Spanish classes in Indianapolis, cultural outings around the city and seasonal bootcamps, alongside practical tips for adult learners in person and online.

LatestLearn SpanishOct 19, 2026 · 2 min read

Spanish for work: phrases for healthcare, construction and customer service

Español para el trabajo: frases para salud, construcción y atención al cliente
The short, respectful phrases that make a real difference on the job — with the situations where you'll use them.
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Learn SpanishOct 19, 2026

Do I need to know any Spanish to start? Starting from zero, step by step

No. Most of our Beginner students arrive with nothing but "hola". Here's exactly what happens in your first class, your first month and your first eight weeks.
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Learn SpanishOct 18, 2026

Ser vs. estar, explained with real conversations

Both mean "to be" — but they don't say the same thing. A simple way to choose, with the sentences you'll actually use.
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Events & CultureOct 15, 2026

Christmas Bootcamp 2026: Spanish, music and celebration

Daily practice in small groups, villancicos, a posada and food from across the Spanish-speaking world.
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Events & CultureOct 10, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Month: one language, twenty-one countries

From September 15 to October 15 we celebrated the people, places and voices behind the Spanish we learn — in class and around Indianapolis.
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Life at RSAOct 2, 2026

Our class moved to a taquería — and everyone spoke more

Ordering in Spanish, small talk with the owner, and the moment the quietest student led the table.
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Learn SpanishSep 5, 2026

Five expressions you'll hear in your first week

Short, useful and everywhere — learn them once and use them every class.
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Events & CultureAug 22, 2026

Summer Bootcamp recap: what a few weeks of Spanish can do

More speaking time, new friends and a lot more confidence by the last day.
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