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 Course descriptions and outcomes are outlined below.
Proper class placement will be determined on arrival.
Your actual proficiency will vary depending on how
much time and effort you invest. While it is true that some people
have a talent for learning languages and learn faster than others,
and some students will learn faster if they already speak at least
one second language, dedication and hard work are the factors most
important to your success.
Beginner
Beginner 1:
3 hours per day, Monday - Friday
If you take Beginner 1 for just one week, you will know enough Spanish
for "survival" situations for travelers. A student entering at this
level has little or no knowledge of the language or knows only a few
basic words and phrases. After
completing this level, a student should be able
to communicate using simple basic structures and a limited vocabulary
in everyday situations.
Topics: Basic vocabulary and phrases. Gender and number of nouns,
adjectives. Definite and indefinite articles. Regular
and irregular verbs in the present tense. Direct pronouns.
Simple future tense. Speaking, pronunciation, and vocabulary will
be emphasized.
Beginner 2:
3 hours per day, Monday-Friday
Students entering at this level should be able to communicate
using simple basic structures and a limited vocabulary in everyday
situations, and understand some conversational language. Intended
for those who have completed
Beginner I or have a basic vocabulary, knowledge of basic grammar,
and knowledge of conjugating verbs in the present tense.
After completing this level, a student should
be able to take part in a variety of simple conversational subjects
using basic structures and vocabulary with acceptable accuracy and
understand simple conversations when conducted slowly and clearly.
Topics: More irregular
verbs in the present tense. Reflexive verbs. Gerunds.
The imperative and past tenses will be introduced. Direct and
indirect object pronouns. Speaking, pronunciation, and vocabulary
will be emphasized.
Intermediate
Intermediate 1:
3 hours per day, Monday - Friday
A student entering at this level should be able to take part in a
variety of conversational subjects using basic structures and vocabulary
with acceptable accuracy and can understand many conversations when
conducted slowly and clearly. Intended
for those who have completed the beginner
courses or have a good grasp of Spanish grammar, and knowledge of
conjugating verbs in the present, imperative, and past tenses.
After completing this level, a student should
have good control of structures and a practical and useful vocabulary
on a broad range of topics. Errors may still be frequent but the student
has a good understanding of the language and is able to get the gist
of rapid speech. Topics: More
on the past tenses. Imperfect tense. Imperfect and preterit
progressive tenses. Past perfect tense. Future tense.
Comparisons. Grammar will be continually reviewed and reinforced.
Speaking, pronunciation, and vocabulary will be emphasized.
Intermediate 2:
3 hours per day, Monday - Friday
Students entering at this level should have good control of structures
and a practical and useful vocabulary on a broad range of topics.
Errors may still be frequent but the student has a good understanding
of the language and is able to get the gist of rapid speech.
Intended for those who have
completed the Intermediate I course or have a good base of knowledge
of Spanish grammar, and verbs in the present, past, imperative and
simple future tenses. After completing this level, a student
will be able to use a wide range of structures
with a fair degree of accuracy. Some "typical" errors may still occur,
but the student should have good overall comprehension and wide vocabulary.
Topics: Subjunctive tenses.
Passive voice. Grammar will be continually reviewed and reinforced.
Speaking, pronunciation, and vocabulary will be emphasized.
High Intermediate, Advanced &
Superior
Students in these upper levels should
be able to communicate very well using most structures accurately.
They should be able to talk about a wide range of topics using appropriate
vocabulary and using varying degrees of idiomatic language.
Individual Tutoring
Only:
Because of the highly individual needs of students at this level,
High Intermediate, Advanced, and Superior classes are offered as individual
tutoring only.
Course Objective:
That the student learns synonyms of words and phrases, colloquial
Spanish, advanced Spanish grammar, learns to speak the language in
a more sophisticated manner, and is capable of writing a letter or
document with few spelling and grammatical errors. Topics:
Subjunctive mood. Advanced grammar. Course content will
be based on the specific needs of the individual. The student
may develop further vocabulary in an area of need such as business
Spanish, medical Spanish, or other professional areas.
Schedule:
Classes and schedules will be arranged on request. Advanced
students who wish to share a tutor may do so at a reduced hourly rate.
Tutoring & Customized Groups
 Students
at all levels may also opt for individual tutoring in addition to,
or instead of, group classes. The schedule is flexible and the
program is tailored to the specific needs of the student.
You may arrange to share a tutor with 2 or more
other students at a reduced hourly cost and at a time convenient for
you. If 3 or more students wish to form a class at a time for
a class other than as listed above, the school can accommodate you
based on classroom and instructor availability.
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