Introductory  Spanish

​​COURSE SCHEDULE 
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Fall Semester: September 5 - December 23
Starting:
Sept. 8: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
Sept. 11: Sundays 11:30am-1:30pm
Oct. 16: Sundays 11:30am-1:30pm
Nov. 10: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
Dec. 4: Sundays 11:30am-1:30pm

​Spring Semester: January 3 - May 19
Starting:
Jan. 5: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
Jan. 8: Sundays 11:30am-1:30pm
Feb. 9: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
Mar. 12: Sundays 11:30am-1:30pm
Apr. 6: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
May 14: Sundays 11:30am-1:30pm

​Summer Semester: May 23 - August 25
Starting:
June 8: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
July 9: Sundays 11:30am-1:30pm
Aug. 3: Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm

SPECIALTIES
  •  Remote and/or on in-person
  •  Short: 4-8 weeks per session
  •  Small group: 3-7 students  
  •  Native or near native professors 
  • Certificate available to students with average score over 85​​

            ABOUT THE COURSE

The Spanish program is for people looking to rapidly improve their Spanish proficiency in an efficient manner. The class focuses not only on language, but also on cultural aspects specifically designed for English speakers. Small class sizes promote participation, as students are expected to engage with both their classmates and instructor for the duration of the class. Classes can meet a minimum of two days per week (maximum 2 hours each class) for 4 weeks of each session.


TOPICS INCLUDE:
  • ​Basic vocabulary to be able to use and understand information related to:
    • daily routine and work such as schedules
    • info related to daily activities at home and with the family
    • relaxation and leisure activities such as talking about time and experiences
    • life in the city such as shopping or giving an address
  • Basic grammatical structures such as articles and nouns, adjectives, present, future and past tenses of regular and irregular verbs.

LEARNING GOALS
  • Learn to speak confidently in any situation 
  • Compose well written essays, letters and emails
  • Express yourself using a wide range of vocabulary
  • Be ale to read complicated news articles and various works of literature
  • Gain familiarity and appreciation of Spanish culture