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FLNG 0075 - Spanish IV

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Course Description

Improve your use of commands and the preterite vs. imperfect modes. Learn to speak about past experiences in detail, explain an unintentional occurrence, express feelings, make requests and give commands.

 
  In-person or
Live Online		 On-demand Online
Course Format Meet at the same time each week with the instructor and up to 15 classmates. • Perfect for individuals leading busy lives seeking the flexibility of asynchronous learning with adjustable due dates.
• Self-guided learning with instructor support.
• Typically 6-16 weeks per course.
Course Fee $229 $399
Textbook Info “¡ADELANTE! Dos,” Third Edition
Includes Access to VHL Central's SuperSite (SS) for 6 or 24 months.
ISBN: 978-1-54332-104-3
Price: $84.95 (6-month SS access)
or
ISBN: 978-1-54331-926-2
Price: $139.95 (24-month SS access)		 “¡ADELANTE! Dos,” Third Edition
ISBN: 978-1-54331-600-1
Price: $159.95
Includes Access to VHL Central's SuperSite Plus and WebSAM

*Ordering note: Do not purchase materials from other stores. Passcodes for VHL’s online resources are required and are only available through Vista Higher Learning. vistahigherlearning.com/schools/wiscconted/

Course Outline/Topics

Vocabulary focuses on health and medical terms, parts of the body, electronics and technology, cars, parts of a house and household chores.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

You learn how to:

  • Describe how you feel physically
  • Talk about health and medical conditions
  • Discuss using technology and electronics
  • Use common expressions on the telephone
  • Welcome people to your home
  • Give instructions
  • Conjugate the imperfect and command forms of verbs
  • Decipher between por and para

Notes

This is a noncredit enrichment program. Progress and courses completed are marked by Continuing Education Units. CEUs are not transferable to college or university transcripts.

Prerequisites

Completion and comprehension of Spanish III or equivalent content

Instructors

  • Patrice Burns, M.A.
  • Tamara DuPage
  • Karen Woelfle-Potter, MBA

Applies Towards the Following Credentials

  • Spanish Language Certificate : Core
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Mar 17, 2026
Live Online
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$229.00
Section Title
Spanish IV
Type
Live Online
Days
T
Time
6:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Mar 17, 2026 to May 12, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Online (Central Time)
Instruction Method Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
Registration $229.00
CEUs
1.5 CEUs
Cancel Request Deadline
Mar 03, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 15, 2026
Instructors
  • Karen Woelfle-Potter, MBA

Section Note

No class April 7, 14, 21, 2026

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Apr 23, 2026
Live Online
Available
$229.00
Section Title
Spanish IV
Type
Live Online
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Apr 23, 2026 to May 28, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Online (Central Time)
Instruction Method Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
Registration $229.00
Potential Discount(s)
  • Early Bird
CEUs
1.5 CEUs
Cancel Request Deadline
Apr 09, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 24, 2026
Instructors
  • Tamara DuPage

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Start: Any Time
On-Demand Online
Available
$399.00
Section Title
Spanish IV
Section Schedule
Self-paced
Location
  • Online
Instruction Method Options
On-Demand Online  
Course Fee(s)
Registration $399.00
CEUs
2 CEUs
Cancel Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment
Instructors
  • Patrice Burns, M.A.
  • Karen Woelfle-Potter, MBA

Section Note

Enhance your language learning experience with a live online speaking component, which includes 60 minutes of live online conversation with a certified UWM instructor, allowing you to practice and refine your speaking abilities in conjunction with your asynchronous course work. Available as an $89 add-on to this $399 on-demand course.

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Patrice Burns, M.A.

Patrice Burns is passionate about language and student learning and thoroughly enjoys teaching Spanish in the online program. She has over 25 years of experience teaching at the university level and loves witnessing students develop their communication and language skills.

Patrice lives and works in Madrid, Spain and likes to share cultural insights, common expressions and the unique events and everyday happenings of Madrid with her students. She loves traveling, learning about other cultures and experiencing new cuisines.

Prior to moving to Madrid, Patrice worked as the Program Manager of the Language Department at UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education. She holds an MA in Spanish from Marquette University and a BA in Spanish and Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Tamara DuPage

Tamara began teaching in 1999 and has taught a variety of Spanish courses for all levels of proficiency. She strives to create a fun, engaging learning environment that allows students to quickly acquire language skills through interactive communication, music, culture and hands-on practice.

Tamara holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Spanish from Western Illinois University and a Master’s Degree in Foreign Language and Literature with a graduate certificate in Spanish>English translation from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is a licensed Spanish educator (K-12) through the WI Department of Public Instruction.

Karen Woelfle-Potter, MBA

Karen’s professional passion is to help people expand and apply their knowledge and achieve their learning goals. Drawing upon her years of experience as an international business and learning consultant, Karen now teaches Spanish in the Languages Programs at UWM-SCE. Her former corporate clients described her as insightful, inspiring, expert and passionate to help them achieve their objectives. Karen brings that same excellence and commitment to her Spanish teaching, combining her dual passions for Spanish and facilitating adult learning.

Karen has lived in Mexico, and worked and traveled there and in South America, as well as in the U.S., Europe and Asia. She creates a collaborative, lively and productive learning experience, engaging participants to learn, share and practice their new skills. People who study Spanish with Karen are extremely positive about the experience. Their feedback and continuing study in our Spanish programs affirm the value and commitment Karen delivers in her work with her students.

Karen has an undergraduate business degree from UW-LaCrosse and earned her MBA. from Marquette University. She’s certified in creative problem solving and organization culture assessment by Creative Problem Solving Group in Buffalo. She is certified in performance coaching by InsideOut Development in Utah. Karen is an active LinkedIn networker, and participates in groups for training, facilitation, Spanish and international business.

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This is a real-time, scheduled class that you attend online (like on Zoom or Canvas) at the specific dates and times listed.

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The continuing education unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized means to document participation in organized non-credit continuing education. One CEU is defined as 10 contact hours of participation in organized continuing education under qualified instruction. The CEU provides a vehicle for employers, professional groups, and licensing agencies to account for participation in non-credit seminars, workshops, and courses.

Karen Woelfle-Potter, MBA

Karen’s professional passion is to help people expand and apply their knowledge and achieve their learning goals. Drawing upon her years of experience as an international business and learning consultant, Karen now teaches Spanish in the Languages Programs at UWM-SCE. Her former corporate clients described her as insightful, inspiring, expert and passionate to help them achieve their objectives. Karen brings that same excellence and commitment to her Spanish teaching, combining her dual passions for Spanish and facilitating adult learning.

Karen has lived in Mexico, and worked and traveled there and in South America, as well as in the U.S., Europe and Asia. She creates a collaborative, lively and productive learning experience, engaging participants to learn, share and practice their new skills. People who study Spanish with Karen are extremely positive about the experience. Their feedback and continuing study in our Spanish programs affirm the value and commitment Karen delivers in her work with her students.

Karen has an undergraduate business degree from UW-LaCrosse and earned her MBA. from Marquette University. She’s certified in creative problem solving and organization culture assessment by Creative Problem Solving Group in Buffalo. She is certified in performance coaching by InsideOut Development in Utah. Karen is an active LinkedIn networker, and participates in groups for training, facilitation, Spanish and international business.

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Early Bird

Description
Early bird available until 14 days before start date.
Discount Amount
$30.00

Tamara DuPage

Tamara began teaching in 1999 and has taught a variety of Spanish courses for all levels of proficiency. She strives to create a fun, engaging learning environment that allows students to quickly acquire language skills through interactive communication, music, culture and hands-on practice.

Tamara holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Spanish from Western Illinois University and a Master’s Degree in Foreign Language and Literature with a graduate certificate in Spanish>English translation from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is a licensed Spanish educator (K-12) through the WI Department of Public Instruction.

Online

This class is fully online and doesn't have fixed meeting times. You can access the lessons, lectures, and assignments at any time that works for your schedule. (Some sections may have modules/assignments with deadlines)

On-Demand Online

Description
Asynchronous instruction where students access materials, complete assignments, and participate in learning activities at their own pace and schedule. There are no mandatory live meeting times. Students have continuous 24/7 access.

Registration

Patrice Burns, M.A.

Patrice Burns is passionate about language and student learning and thoroughly enjoys teaching Spanish in the online program. She has over 25 years of experience teaching at the university level and loves witnessing students develop their communication and language skills.

Patrice lives and works in Madrid, Spain and likes to share cultural insights, common expressions and the unique events and everyday happenings of Madrid with her students. She loves traveling, learning about other cultures and experiencing new cuisines.

Prior to moving to Madrid, Patrice worked as the Program Manager of the Language Department at UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education. She holds an MA in Spanish from Marquette University and a BA in Spanish and Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Karen Woelfle-Potter, MBA

Karen’s professional passion is to help people expand and apply their knowledge and achieve their learning goals. Drawing upon her years of experience as an international business and learning consultant, Karen now teaches Spanish in the Languages Programs at UWM-SCE. Her former corporate clients described her as insightful, inspiring, expert and passionate to help them achieve their objectives. Karen brings that same excellence and commitment to her Spanish teaching, combining her dual passions for Spanish and facilitating adult learning.

Karen has lived in Mexico, and worked and traveled there and in South America, as well as in the U.S., Europe and Asia. She creates a collaborative, lively and productive learning experience, engaging participants to learn, share and practice their new skills. People who study Spanish with Karen are extremely positive about the experience. Their feedback and continuing study in our Spanish programs affirm the value and commitment Karen delivers in her work with her students.

Karen has an undergraduate business degree from UW-LaCrosse and earned her MBA. from Marquette University. She’s certified in creative problem solving and organization culture assessment by Creative Problem Solving Group in Buffalo. She is certified in performance coaching by InsideOut Development in Utah. Karen is an active LinkedIn networker, and participates in groups for training, facilitation, Spanish and international business.

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