An outside breezeway faces Woldert Park at the Glass Recreation Center on in Tyler.

The Tyler Parks and Recreation Department will offer a four-week introductory conversational Spanish class at the Glass Recreation Center

Classes begin Feb. 15 at the center, 501 W. 32nd St, and will highlight real life situations and everyday encounters.

The classes will include lectures, class participation, homework, handouts and more.

Classes will be held on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants must register by phone, mail or online by Feb.14. The cost for the course is $60. There must be a minimum of seven pre-registered students for class to take place.

Instructor Iris Avila has taught beginner Spanish classes for eight years, and holds a B.A. in Spanish from the University of Texas at Tyler.

For more information or to register call the Glass Recreation Center at 903-595-7271 or visit www.TylerParksandRec.com.