When TCU began offering free conversational Spanish instruction to employees of the Fort Worth school district in January, classes were filled two hours after enrollment opened. More than 140 people are on the waiting list for classes that will continue throughout the year.

TCU students are also participating with the classes, which allows them to learn conversational Spanish as they interact with school district personnel.

Known as Command Spanish®, the 13-week program is taught through TCU’s Extended Education office and funded by TCU’s Strategic Initiatives Fund (SIF). The targeted coursework emphasizes job-specific and conversational Spanish rather than grammar, said Julia Lovett, TCU assistant director for Extended Education.

The Command Spanish® courses have been offered to the public through Extended Ed for three years.

For information or to enroll in the Extended Ed course, visit www.lifelong.tcu.edu.