COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a Beginner class combining the following groups:

Level A0: You are currently:

Just starting to become familiar with the basics of the language. 

Have minimal to no prior knowledge of the language.

Level A1: You are currently able to:

Understand and use very basic expressions for needs.

Introduce yourself and ask other questions about personal details.

Have a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Pen, paper and a folder or binder

ABSENCE POLICY

Please email instructor when you must miss class. 

NO CLASS on JULY 1 or JULY 8

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a High Beginner class combining the following groups:

Level A1: You are currently able to:

Understand and use very basic expressions for needs.

Introduce yourself and ask other questions about personal details.

Have a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.

Level A2: Currently, you:

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).

Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Pen, paper and a folder or binder

ABSENCE POLICY

Please email instructor when you must miss class. 

NO CLASS on JULY 1 or JULY 8

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

According to the official CEFR guidelines, someone at the B1 level:

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.

Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling

Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

A computer with a camera and WiFi access; ability to Zoom.  

ABSENCE POLICY

Please email or text instructor when you must miss class. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

According to the official CEFR guidelines, someone at the B1 level:

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.

Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling

Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Instructor provides all materials. 

ABSENCE POLICY

Please email or text instructor when you must miss class. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

According to the official CEFR guidelines, someone at the B1 level:

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.

Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling

Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Computer with WiFi and the ability to Zoom.

Notebook and pen.

ABSENCE POLICY

Please email instructor when you must miss class. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

According to the official CEFR guidelines, someone at the A2 level:

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).

Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Notebook and pen / pencil

ABSENCE POLICY

Please email or text instructor when you must miss class. 

NO CLASS ON JUNE 19

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

According to the official CEFR guidelines, someone at the B1 level:

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.

Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling

Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

TEXTBOOK: Un Hombre Fascinante by Juan Fernández (Level A2 / B1)

https://www.amazon.com/Spanish-Beginners-hombre-fascinante/dp/1792028954

This is an 8-week Reading class. Students will be expected to read assigned pages before coming to class, and be ready to discuss. 

ABSENCE POLICY

Please email or text instructor when you must miss class. 

NO CLASSES on June 19 or July 24

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

According to the official CEFR guidelines, someone at the B2 level:

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization.

Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Notebook, pen / pencil

ABSENCE POLICY

Please text instructor when you must miss class. 

NO CLASS ON JUNE 12