Spanish Programs

Class Levels

 

Our students have the opportunity to choose among six levels of communication. When you contact us for the first time you will be placed in the class/level right for you. Once you register for a course, we will determine your appropriate level through a placement test.  The majority of our placements are done through our online test.  Please email us for the test.  Other placements can be done by phone, simply call us at 617-426-4868 ext. 202.

 

BEGINNERS  I

Will allow you to ask and answer questions dealing with every day situations in the present tense; give and get information, make hotel and travel reservations, order meals, etc; and speak on a basic level about yourself, your family, work, etc. We make an emphasis in listening comprehension and conversation, but you will also learn correct grammar.

BEGINNERS  II

At the completion of this level you will be able to participate in casual conversations; narrate, describe, and explain not only current but also past activities.

INTERMEDIATE I

 Will allow you to communicate facts and explain points of view in an uncomplicated fashion; handle such forms as the present, preterit, and imperfect; understand everyday topics, common personal and family news, well-known events and routine matters involving the home and workplace. At the completion of this level, you will receive the Proficiency in Spanish Certificate from HablEspaņa.

INTERMEDIATE II

You will start using  and understanding the subjunctive mode in conversation. You will be able to communicate your opinions and understand discussions on concrete topics related to particular interests.

ADVANCED

Will allow you to speak with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary in order to participate in most formal and informal conversations on practical, social, and professional topics. Through dialogues and varied materials, your Spanish will acquire fluency and you will understand idioms and more complex structures. Even though any grammar questions can be answered, the emphasis is in active conversation.

 

PROFICIENCY

You will review advanced grammar while you broaden your vocabulary and develop Proficiency. Topics may include Films, Spanish Literature, Politics, etc. You will get familiar with more complex structures in the subjunctive mode. At the completion of this level, you will receive the Certificate of Proficiency in Spanish from HablEspaņa.