Fun Spanish Classes

~ January ~ February ~

New Session for 2012

These are the classes that will be offered this six-week-session. Please take a moment to look over this extensive calendar as there are new classes offered. If you do not see your class level, time or day, please email us to let us know and we will try to accommodate your needs. Other levels and locations may be available. 

Introduction to Spanish

Mondays ~ 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.  ~ January 16 - February 20  ~  $70.00   Oro Valley

This course is designed for the true beginners who, for the first time, will be introduced to Spanish and would like to learn, understand and speak basic "every day" Spanish in a stress free environment. It develops the basic language skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading and vocabulary acquisition.

 

 

Introduction  I

Tuesdays ~ 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.  ~ January 17 - February 21  ~  $70.00   Oro Valley

Deigned for students with a little more experience and background in simple Spanish.  Practice what you have learned in previous courses and expand your vocabulary, grammar and ability to communicate, as well as accent reduction. Previous knowledge: basic vocabulary, Ser/Estar, present tense of regular verbs.

 

 

Beginners II

Mondays ~ 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.  ~ January 16 - February 20  ~  $70.00   Oro Valley

A continuation course for the more advanced beginner. Continue learning in a stress-free environment vocabulary building, grammar, speech techniques, reading and writing.  Introduction to irregular verbs, reflexives in the present tense, and lots of conversation. Develop the ability to maintain a simple conversation in familiar environments and daily situations.

 

 

Beginners III

Thursdays ~ 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. ~ January 19 - February 23  ~  $70.00   Ina & Oracle

Let’s keep advancing on the road to improving the necessary skills to speak, listen, write and think in Spanish while introducing the past tenses, advanced grammar and practical vocabulary in the context of the Mexican culture and literature. Work on expressing your ideas in the present and past.

 

 

Intermediate I

Thursdays ~ 11:00 – 12:30 p.m. ~ January 19 - February 23  ~   $70.00   Oro Valley

Ready for something more challenging?  This course is on emphasis in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, through the studying of all verb tenses in the indicative mood, as well as thematical vocabulary and situations. We will read basic authentic texts and practice the language both orally and in writing. Knowledge and previous classes in Spanish required. 

 

 

Intermediate II 

Tuesdays ~ 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. ~ January 17 - February 21  ~   $70.00   Oro Valley

This level is a continuation of Intermediate with emphasis in conversation and writing, strengthened and expanded by more complex verb forms and the subjunctive mood, vocabulary and grammar.  In addition, students will develop an oral proficiency and a solid foundation of the language and culture. Class is taught primarily  in Spanish. 

 

Advanced Intermediate  

Mondays ~ 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. ~ January 16 - February 20 ~   $70.00   Central location

For students ready to challenge their oral, writing and listening skills.  Using literary selections, students will debate, question, explain, and describe in Spanish. Emphasis in conversation. Crucial grammatical structures related to course materials will be reviewed.  Class is conducted entirely in Spanish, grammar knowledge of all indicative tenses and subjunctive is required .

 

 

Conversación Práctica

Martes ~ 11:00 - 12:30 p.m. ~ enero 17 - febrero 21  ~   $70.00   Oro Valley

Esta clase es para aquellos quienes ya saben y quieren practicar más español. Mejoraremos la pronunciación, redacción y formas de expresión. Hablaremos de temas actuales, participaremos en actividades y juegos divertidos y creativos. Análisis de gramática, mucha conversación y cultura mexicana. ¡Disfruta y vive el español!

 

 

Club del Libro

Jueves ~ 4 - 5:30 p.m. ~ enero 19 - febrero 23 ~   $70.00    Oro Valley

Continuamos con el Club del Libro. Todos leemos el mismo libro y en cada clase analizaremos el contexto, los personajes, expresiones, modismos y expresamos nuestras opiniones sobre el tema del libro. Excelente práctica para la lectura y comprensión. Libro: La isla bajo el mar, Isabel Allende.

 

A MINIMUM OF 6 STUDENTS IS REQUIRED TO HOLD A CLASS.