Course Description
The core of Hablespaña. Meeting in the evenings, or on Saturdays, group classes are the right choice for thousands of students, professionals, and working people. Our Part-Time courses feature an average of five students with a maximum of 10. These programs last for 8 or 10 weeks. Classes are held in the evenings from 5:45 to 8:15 PM or Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
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 Contact Us for the test.
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.
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 HablEspaña.
Our most popular program meeting once a week for 8 weeks in the Evenings from 5:45 to 8:15 PM or Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
BEGINNERS I
Wednesdays: 5:45 - 8:15pm or Saturdays: 9:30am - 12:00pm
BEGINNERS II
Wednesdays: 5:45 - 8:15pm or Saturdays: 9:30am - 12:00pm
INTERMEDIATE I
Thursdays: 5:45 - 8:15pm or Saturdays: 9:30am - 12:00pm
INTERMEDIATE II
Tuesdays: 5:45 - 8:15pm or Saturdays: 9:30am - 12:00pm
ADVANCED
Mondays: 5:45 - 8:15pm or Saturdays: 9:30am - 12:00pm
PROFICIENCY
Tuesdays: 5:45 - 8:15pm or Saturdays: 9:30am - 12:00pm
TUITION
8 week course........$349
OTHER FEES
Registration fee........$30
Books and Materials........$65
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START DATES
Holidays' classes will be made up during the session. Cancellations due to inclement weather will not be made up.
REFUND POLICY
Any cancellations before the first class will be for the full tuition amount less a $30 cancellation processing fee. Cancellations must be made by email to info@hablespana.com
A transfer into another level occurring within the same session (i.e. transferring from Beginners II to Intermediate I) must be made no later than one business day after the start of the class. HablEspaña reserves the right to cancel any class for low enrollment or any other reason.