INITIAL LEVEL

The Initial level is intended for beginner Spanish students who have little or no experience learning the language. It enriches the students’ oral proficiency through an emphasis on colloquial vocabulary, grammar study, discussions and readings.

The student starts to speak Spanish from the first day. Upon completing this level the student will have a repertoire of basic language to deal with everyday situations with predictable content. The student will be able to produce everyday expressions in order to satisfy simple needs of a concrete type: describe personal details, daily routines, wants and needs, requests for information, narrate past events, write simple personal letters, postcards, notes and forms.

The beginning Spanish class level is divided into 4 courses of 27 hours each:
Initial 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Available Classes:
3-week Intensive Classes
9-week Regular Classes
4-week Adult Workshops

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

In Intermediate 1 the student can express him/herself with sufficient vocabulary but with some hesitation on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel and current events. Upon fully completing courses 2, 3 and 4 of this level the student will be able to describe unpredictable situations, interact spontaneously, give clear descriptions, express view points, develop arguments with good fluency, explain the main points in an idea or problem and express thoughts on abstract or cultural topics such as literature and films.

The Intermediate level is divided into 4 courses of 27 hours each:
Intermediate 1, 2, 3, 4.

Available Classes:
3-week Intensive Classes
9-week Regular Classes
4-week Adult Workshops

ADVANCED LEVEL

Upon completing this level, the student will be able to express him/herself clearly without having to restrict what he/she wants to say. He/she will develop a reliable mastery of a very wide range of language to formulate thoughts precisely, emphasize specific points, develop ideas systematically and eliminate ambiguity. At the advanced level the student is offered a variation of special courses; Grammar, Conversation & Current Events and Spanish through Cinema to help him/her achieve remarkable fluency in the oral and written language.

The Advance level is also divided into 4 courses of 27 hours each:
Advanced 1, 2, 3, 4.

Available Classes:
3-week Intensive Classes
9-week Regular Classes
4-week Adult Workshops

SUPERIOR LEVEL

At this level the student is offered a variation of high-level Spanish conversation courses that target students approaching fluency: feel fully comfortable with Spanish, be creative and develop a personal style, express complex points of view, argue, negotiate, write essays and reports. These classes are centered on discussions on literature, current events and grammar revision. Increased oral proficiency is obtained through continuous practice.

Available Classes:
3-week Intensive Classes
9-week Regular Classes