All Cultures Equal's Spanich instructors are Hilda Martinez and Chelsea Quinteros.

It’s mid-February and a good time to check progress on your New Year’s Resolutions.

What? You haven’t lost that extra 20 pounds? You haven’t de-cluttered the house, which it so badly needs? And the new cookbook with all those heart-healthy recipes you got for Christmas hasn’t been opened.

There’s still time to do something big in 2025. May we suggest learning a new language?

In Webster City, learning Spanish almost suggests itself, but maybe you need more convincing.

What if you only had to go to class once a week, you can be assured there will be folks there with as little starting knowledge of Spanish as you? Finally, what if the class, the textbook and worksheets were all free?

Believe it, it’s all true.

All Cultures Equal — ACE — is accepting registrations for both beginners and advanced beginners Spanish classes. The first classes will be held Monday, February 17, for the beginners, and Tuesday, February 18, for the advanced beginners. Both classes run from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and both take place at ACE, 637 Second Street in downtown Webster City.

What kind of people will you meet in class?

According to ACE Executive Director Kathy Vaughn, “teachers, business people, those planning future travel, almost anybody really.”

Last year’s classes were attended by a business owner who wanted to be able to communicate more effectively with his employees, some local women in their 70s wanting to be able to talk to people on the street in a way they could understand, and even a few who are merely curious.

Checking her records, Vaughn noted: “we had 57 students last year who took advantage of our free language classes. Most of them would tell you they met some new people and had a great time too.”

Instructors Chelsea Quinteros and Hilda Martinez are both bilingual. Martinez taught Spanish in her native Mexico before immigrating to the U.S.

“They’re low key and very patient,” Vaughn assured. “There are no tests. These classes are for those who truly want or need to learn Spanish.”

For more information, or to enroll, phone ACE at 515-832-4153.