italian language in italy : Ecco Italy launches Spanish division

Ecco Italy, Charlottesville's Italian language and culture center based in the Main Street Market, is celebrating its two-year anniversary. Not only have the Italian options multiplied since opening in the fall of 2004, but also its popularity has now sired a new Spanish division: Spain on Main.

Debuting with a trio of conversational Spanish classes in the evenings for adults, Spain on Main hopes to expand its offerings in 2007 to include daytime classes, immersion classes and classes in Spanish for business and the medical profession.

Spain on Main is owned and directed by Christina Ball, though classes will be taught by native speakers from Spain, Argentina and Colombia.

Those interested in finding out more about Spain on Main's staff and courses are invited to attend an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at Ecco Italy/Spain on Main in the loft above Milano/Verity blue in the Main Street Market, 406 W. Main St. At this event, the public will be able to meet the instructors, check out the facility, ask questions and warm up their tongues with a few ice-breaker activities in Spanish. Light refreshments will be served.

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