SPANISH LANGUAGE STUDY 

Our Spanish program provides a comprehensive range of proficiency levels, including introductory, intermediate, and advanced, meticulously aligned with the standards established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Students may enroll in this course to earn academic credit and to enhance their career prospects.

PROGRAM SPECIALTIES 

• Classes are typically limited to three to five students per instructor, allowing for greater in-person interaction and attention.
• Each section consists of eight two-hour sessions, held once or twice per week, and can be completed in either eight or four weeks. Upon completing the section, students can then enroll in the next level of that section.
• Classes are taught by qualified and experienced Spanish-speaking native or near-native instructors.
• Students who achieve a score of eighty-five or above may receive a certificate attesting to their proficiency in the language.
• The JPLI offers CEFR exam preparation courses to help students demonstrate mastery of various proficiency levels in Spanish.
• Tuition is priced at 629 dollars per every completed section of sixteen in-class hours. There is a one-time sixty-five dollar registration fee.
• The JPLI offers a three-percent tuition reward to students who score at least a ninety overall in their class, encouraging them to continue their language development.
• Student internships or work study programs are available to qualified students.​

 UPCOMING COURSES SCHEDULE 
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⬛WINTER SESSION 
   Session 1: Jan 11 - March 1
   Session 2: Feb 26 - April 6

⬛SPRING SESSION, 2025
   Session I: March 15
   Session II: April 28 
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GENERAL INFORMATION

Length	Sections typically span from four to eight weeks, amounting in sixteen total hours of in-class instruction. *Number of sections tailored to students' proficiency levels
Method	Classes are typically held in person with three to seven students per class.
​Levels	1. Introductory (Four sections for a total of thirty-two hours of in-class instruction)  2. Intermediate (Sixteen sections for a total of 256 hours of in-class instruction)  3. Advanced (Eight sections for a total of 128 hours of in-class instruction)
Language	Spanish and English​
Instructors	Native or near-native speakers of Spanish.
Locations	Melville, Bayshore, ​Garden City
Tuition & Registration fee	Tuition: $629 per section One-time non-refundable registration fee: $65 Cumulative payment for first-session enrollment: $694
Results	An official proficiency certificate is available upon successful completion of the course, attesting to the student's level in the language.

->>> Introductory Spanish 

The Introductory Spanish program is divided into four sections (SPAN101, SPAN102, SPAN103, SPAN104), each of which lasts eight weeks with two-hour sessions every week.

​The introductory curriculum focuses on essential conversational, listening, writing, and reading skills. Students will explore important topics such as greetings, personal introductions, numbers, days of the week, months of the year, shopping, directions, and medical assistance. Basic grammar, including verb conjugations, will be extensively covered.
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After completing all four sections, students will have developed a solid foundation in communication skills that can be used within a Spanish-speaking community. In addition, their skills will be equivalent to Novice High level or A2B1 of CEFR's standard. more…

->>> Intermediate Spanish

This course is open to students who have successfully completed the introductory 100-level courses or who have otherwise demonstrated a medium-level of proficiency in the language.
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The intermediate course comprises four proficiency levels (SPAN201, SPAN202, SPAN203, SPAN204), each of which spans thirty-two weeks of study.

In the intermediate program, students delve deeper into Spanish language and culture, with a focus on enhancing speaking, reading, and writing proficiency. They explore complex topics, engage in diverse language contexts, and analyze a wide range of texts from Latin America and Spain. The curriculum includes daily assignments, quizzes, and screenings of relevant video materials.

Upon finishing each level of the course, students will have the opportunity to take the TFI™ Test for various purposes, thereby showcasing their language proficiency.
The skills will be equivalent to B1/B2 of CEFR standard.

​Prerequisite(s)
​*Please note that a course placement interview is required for admission into the program.

->>> Advanced Spanish

 Advanced classes 
Prerequisite(s): This course is open to students who have fulfilled the language requirements for both the introductory and intermediate courses.

• For students with individual goals, private tutoring is also available. 
• Students may receive a certificate of their proficiency for professional and academic purposes.

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