Español Para Principiantes


Beginners Spanish

            ABOUT THE PROGRAM

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.

SCHEDULE/HORARIO
Introductory Spanish​
Group
Day
Time
Course Length
Group1
M,W
6:30-8:30PM
4 -8 Weeks
Group 2
Th,Su
Thu 6:30-8:30PM
​Su 2:30-4:30PM
4-8 Weeks
Group 3
Weekend
2:30-4:30PM
4-8 Weeks
Effort ​
Minimum 9 class hours per week ​
Instructor ​
Carrie Draffen,Yvon Joseph and Etta Watling
Available Levels ​
Introductory 
Intermediate 
Advanced ​
Language ​
Spanish
THE BEGINNER SPANISH
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