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MEET THE TEAM

Great language learning starts with great teachers. Our experienced professors create supportive, engaging classes where questions are encouraged, communication is practiced, and every student is challenged to grow.

You'll learn alongside a community of peers in an environment where you can ask, practice, make mistakes, and build confidence—from day one.

Meet the professors who make it possible.

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Ben Jorgensen

Spanish Conversation & Fluency Instructor

With over 10 years teaching Spanish and a completed masters in Spanish Pedagogy, Professor Jorgenson specializes in conversational fluency and real world communication. 

Some of his certifications include:

  • B.A. in Spanish
  • M.A. in Spanish Pedagogy
  • Ph.D. Student in Education with an emphasis in Adult Learning
  • Collegiate Spanish Instructor since 2014
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Ana Victoria Madrigal

Spanish Language & Cultural Instructor

Ana Victoria is from Cancún, Mexico, as well as Houston, Texas. She focuses on helping students develop cultural understanding alongside language fluency.

Outside the classroom, Ana Victoria enjoys reading, watercolor painting, exploring different art forms, learning to cook dishes from cultures around the world, and spending time at the movies with family and friends.

Some of her certifications include:

  • Bachelor's in Spanish and Education, with a Minor in Mexican-American Studies & Latin American Studies
  • Masters of Arts in Spanish Pedagogy
  • Masters in Education K-12 Leadership and School Administration
  • ACTFL Spanish Proficiency-Superior Endorsement, Present
  • Utah Secondary Teaching License K-12 in Spanish
  • Utah Secondary Teaching License K-12 in English as a Second Language
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Rachel Batemon

Spanish Pronunciation & Diction Specialist

Rachel enjoys traveling and exploring new places and cultures. She is passionate about creating a positive and encouraging learning environment as well as helping others improve their communication skills. She focuses on Spanish pronunciation, articulation, listening discrimination, and diction.

Some of her certifications include:

  • B.S. in Speech Pathology with a minor in Spanish
    • M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
    • Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
    • Served a mission in Barcelona, Spain

What Our Students Say

Hear from students who have built confidence, connection, and communication skills through Spanish Class For Adults.

★★★★★

This was a great class that was really structured to help adult learners understand and begin to speak the language. My wife (very beginner) and I (a bit past true beginner) both benefitted a lot from the course. Ben Jorgensen is a great teacher - very encouraging and supportive. It is a relaxed setting where the students can ask lots of questions and do not need to feel intimidated. It is a great option for wanting to learn Spanish after their young adult years.

Scott Sommerfeldt

★★★★★

Just do it, jump in..you’ll be glad you did! I spent months studying different class options I hoped would help me reclaim the Spanish I learned decades ago on my LDS mission.

As others have mentioned: Profe Jorgensen is a kind and thoughtful educator and truly loves teaching Spanish, the class recording is clutch, the “ask any question“ policy is sincere, class members are kind and supportive, the homework is doable and reinforcing of concepts taught during lessons, and…you can do this too!

Patricia Evans Thomas

★★★★★

This class is wonderful. I'm on my 3rd semester of classes and I look forward to the classes each week. Professor Jorgensen is so respectful and he encourages a very uplifting, respectful, and friendly class atmosphere. You don't have to worry about asking a "stupid" question, because in his opinion, there are no stupid questions. You can feel that he genuinely cares about teaching Spanish to us and in fact, it feels like he treats it as a sacred responsibility to do so.

Valynn Randall Sorensen

★★★★★

I highly recommend these adult Spanish classes. Profe Jorgensen is an amazing teacher. He is patient, helpful, and very knowledgeable. His classes are fun and a great way to learn. He is always encouraging us to ask and answer questions. I have improved my ability to speak and understand Spanish, thanks to Profe.

Cheyanne Driscoll Ashton

★★★★★

I can honestly say that I learned more in this semester class than I did in taking 3 years of Spanish in high school and college. Profe Jorgenson is exceptional in his role. Every student is treated with respect and he is awesome in answering questions. I wholeheartedly would recommend this class from this Professor.

Diana Gonzalez Davies

★★★★★

Online learning in classes has often been difficult for me in the past. However, with this class, I found that with the use of technology, clarity of teaching and excellence of the teacher, I was able to learn and really enjoy my online Spanish classes.

I am now signed up for my 3rd class with Professor Jorgensen. The courses are excellent!

Kristine Hales Sincock

★★★★★

This class is exceptional. Profe Jorgensen teaches with clarity, flexibility, and patience. I have taken several Spanish classes over the years, and this one has topped them all. Profe has designed courses starting with the very beginner, to the more advanced, and everything in between.

Taking these courses has helped me gain the confidence I needed to start speaking Spanish and I am excited to take the next Spanish Conversation courses.

Heidi Lewis Riboldi

"I can honestly say that I learned more in this semester than I did in  3 years of Spanish in high school and college." 

-Diana Gonzalez Davies

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