Spanish   

Class Overview

Would you like to learn Spanish but don't know where to begin? This class is for you! Build everyday vocabulary and expressions in this highly interactive class.

Develop basic conversational skills while exploring Spanish-speaking cultures. Get acquainted with the essentials of Spanish grammar and develop basic listening, speaking and reading skills. Interact with the instructor and fellow students in short and simple conversations. Gain a strong foundation in the Spanish language that you can build upon as you gain proficiency.

Beginners welcome!

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this class, you will be able to:

• say everyday expressions and phrases on familiar topics
• have simple conversations
• be able to listen, speak and read in Spanish
• understand basic grammar
• have a deeper understanding of Spanish-speaking culture

Required Textbook 

Please acquire this book, which will be used for levels 1-6:Como se Dice…?, 10th Edition. ISBN-13: 978-1111828585. Check online for best prices or order through your favorite bookstore. 

Who Should Take This Class?

• Anyone interested in learning Spanish language
• People who have never studied Spanish before or who have very limited experience
• Spanish language students who wish to review from the beginning to obtain their basic skills

Class Overview

Would you like to learn Spanish but don't know where to begin? This class is for you! Build everyday vocabulary and expressions in this highly interactive class.

Develop basic conversational skills while exploring Spanish-speaking cultures. Get acquainted with the essentials of Spanish grammar and develop basic listening, speaking and reading skills. Interact with the instructor and fellow students in short and simple conversations. Gain a strong foundation in the Spanish language that you can build upon as you gain proficiency.

Beginners welcome!

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this class, you will be able to:

• say everyday expressions and phrases on familiar topics
• have simple conversations
• be able to listen, speak and read in Spanish
• understand basic grammar
• have a deeper understanding of Spanish-speaking culture

Required Textbook 

Please acquire this book, which will be used for levels 1-6:Como se Dice…?, 10th Edition. ISBN-13: 978-1111828585. Check online for best prices or order through your favorite bookstore. 

Who Should Take This Class?

• Anyone interested in learning Spanish language
• People who have never studied Spanish before or who have very limited experience
• Spanish language students who wish to review from the beginning to obtain their basic skills

Class Overview

¡Hablamos español! Continue to develop your Spanish language skills and improve your speaking, reading and listening.

Focus on speaking in a culturally relevant context with other students who are also learning Spanish at a similar level. Build vocabulary that reflects a wide variety of useful and practical situations such as describing people, making and receiving phone calls, planning weekend activities, and ordering meals. Practice speaking and writing sentences using the present tenses and the future with the verb "ir".

Have fun advancing your Spanish language skills! 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of class, students will be able to:

• use new vocabulary
• say common expressions and phrases on familiar topics
• express more detailed information on familiar topics
• listening and read with better comprehension
• use more grammar correctly

Required Textbook 

Como se Dice…?, 10th Edition. ISBN-13: 978-1111828585. Search online for best prices or order through your favorite bookstore. 

Who Should Take This Class?

Prerequisite: One quarter (20 hours) of Spanish study or equivalent.

• This course is for people who wish to improve their basic Spanish skills who have studied Spanish for one quarter or the equivalent.

Class Overview

Build upon your Spanish language skills and experience! Continue to develop your Spanish listening, speaking, and reading skills. We will focus on speaking in a practical and culturally relevant context.

Build vocabulary that you can use in conversations that reflects a wide variety of situations such as vacation travel, running errands, shopping for groceries, and daily routines. Improve your ability to speak and write sentences using reflexive constructions in present tense, and the preterit past tense. 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this class, you will be able to:

• use new vocabulary
• say commonly used expressions and phrases in familiar topics
• express more detailed information on familiar topics
• listen, speak and read better
• utilize new grammar correctly including preterit tense

Required Textbook 

Como se Dice…?, 10th Edition. ISBN-13: 978-1111828585. Search online for best prices or order through your favorite bookstore.

Who Should Take This Class?

Prerequisite: Two quarters (40 hours) of Spanish study including completion of the Spanish Conversation – Beginners class or equivalent.

• Students interested in using and improving their Spanish language skills who meet the prerequisite above.

Class Overview

Spanish students, take your language skills to the next level in this interactive class! Build your vocabulary, learn idiomatic expressions and phrases for everyday life, and improve your grammar.

Develop basic-to-intermediate conversational skills while exploring Spanish-speaking cultures. Become acquainted with more of the essentials of Spanish grammar and develop your listening, speaking and reading skills. We will review preterit and learn subjunctive, imperfect and commands. Improve your pronunciation as we discuss common topics in daily life such as renting an apartment, travel, road emergencies, etc.

Enjoy exploring Latin American cultures as you improve your language skills in a natural context. Interact with the instructor and fellow students as you advance your comfort and ability with Spanish.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this class, you will be able to:

• build your Spanish vocabulary
• understand idiomatic expressions and phrases for everyday life
• have basic-to-intermediate conversational skills in familiar topics
• improve listening, speaking and reading Spanish
• expand your use of grammar including preterit and subjunctive
• gain more understanding of Spanish-speaking culture

Required Textbook 

Como se Dice…?, 10th Edition. ISBN-13: 978-1111828585. Search online for best prices or order from your favorite bookstore. 

Who Should Take This Class?

Prerequisite: Three quarters (60 hours) of Spanish study or equivalent

• Spanish language students who meet the prerequisite and would like to continued learning Spanish and exploring the cultures of Spanish speakers

Class Overview

Improve your Spanish conversation skills and fluency in this interactive class! This advanced class will give you the opportunity to learn new vocabulary, as well as native-like phrases, practical expressions, and idioms. Gain experience having conversations and discussions in a variety of engaging contexts. Immerse yourself in the language and culture by exploring and talking about a variety of media including current events, news, articles, TV shows, films, video clips, podcasts, etc. Develop more confidence, experience and skills in this fun conversation-based class. No textbook required.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the class you will have:

• improved your Spanish conversational skills using more advanced grammar, vocabulary,expressions and native-like phrases.
• gained new practical and advanced vocabulary and expressions
• acquired native-like phrases and idioms
• gained a better understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures
• reviewed essential and important grammar for conversation

Who Should Take This Class?

Prerequisite: 6 quarters (120 hours) of Spanish studies or equivalent.

• This class is for people who wish to advance their Spanish conversational skills and fluency in a very interactive and fun learning environment.