Being part of a conversation group ("Tertulia") is a wonderful way to practice your Spanish. Is a cultural get-togethers where faculty and students from Spanish and Portuguese department and students from other departments sharing an interest in Spanish and Hispanic culture, listen to and speak in Spanish in a informal setting. Although students from the 100 level courses are the main focus of the tertulias, students of all levels of proficiency in Spanish are welcome to attend. Co-organizers collaborate with Latino student groups, Latina sororities and other NU organizations, particularly for the Cinco de mayo event in spring quarter.