Level 1: This level
is divided into 3 classes: Spanish 1
A, Spanish 1
B, and Spanish 1
C. After the completion of Spanish
1 A, B, and C
students will understand the fundamentals of Spanish grammar,
which is key to speaking the language. Separating Level 1
into 3 classes will allow students to assimilate what they
learn in a non-stressed, relaxing atmosphere while enjoying
a cup of coffee. Also, these classes will offer practical
tips to the students for gaining exposure to Spanish.
Spanish
1 A: This class introduces students to
basic grammar concepts and allows students to apply what they
learn during the conversational part of the class. Starting
from the first class, students will be empowered to write
their own sentences based on the grammar they learn. Students
learn rules of pronunciation, present tenses, and the most
important Spanish verbs. At the end of this class, students
will be able to greet people, talk about themselves, understand
the basics of ordering food, reserve a hotel room, and buy
their own airplane ticket. Also, students will be introduced
to an easy way to speak in future tense.
Spanish
1 B: In this class, students continue to
learn more basic grammar concepts and apply them during the
conversational part of the class. This class reinforces
the concepts learned in Spanish 1
A and introduces students to the verb "gustar".
Upon completion of this class, students will be able to engage
in a Spanish conversation using basic conversation skills.
Spanish
1 C: In this class, students continue to
learn more grammar concepts, the imperative mood, prepositions,
and the first compound tense. Students will have the opportunity
to apply what they have learned during the first classes.
This class will reinforce basic concepts in a practical conversational
setting. It will also be a refresher class to those
intermediate students who want to re-enter Spanish classes.
Level 2: This level is divided into
3 classes: Spanish 2 A,
Spanish 2 B,
and Spanish 2 C.
After the completion of Spanish 2
A, B, and C students will understand intermediate and advance
level grammar concepts and they will have a broader range
of Spanish language skills. Separating Level 2
into 3 classes will allow students to assimilate what they
learn in a non-stressed, relaxing atmosphere while enjoying
a cup of coffee. Also, these classes will offer practical
tips to the students for gaining more exposure to Spanish.
Spanish
2 A: This class
introduces students to intermediate grammar concepts and allows
students to apply what they learn during the conversational
part of the class. Also, this class reviews the concepts
learned in Level 1. Students
will write paragraphs instead of sentences; they learn how
to transition from sentences to paragraphs. Students
will be introduced to direct and indirect object pronouns,
simple past and imperfect. At the end of this class,
students will have an in-depth knowledge of the Spanish language.
Spanish
2 B: In this class, students continue to
learn intermediate grammar and are introduced to advanced
grammar concepts that they will be able to apply during the
conversational part of the class. Students learn irregular
verbs in the simple past tense and the imperfect. Upon completion
of this class, students will be able to engage in a conversation
class using advanced conversation skills.
Spanish
2 C: In this class, students continue to
learn more grammar and will also be introduced to the future
tense and the conditional. Students will have the opportunity
to apply what they have learned during the classes.
This class will reinforce grammar concepts in a practical
conversational setting. Afterwards, students may need
to repeat this class if they do not feel ready for Creative
Conversation classes.
Spanish
Review: Do you know Spanish vocabulary
and phrases? Learn how to put it all together! The new “SPANISH
REVIEW” class is designed to review the rules of the
Spanish language while conversing. Applying what you learn
during the class is the key to fast learning. You will have
time to practice conversation with each other and the teacher.
Prerequisite: Spanish 1A, 1B, 1C, and
2A
Level 3: For advanced students.
Creative
Conversation: Creative Conversation is
an ongoing conversation class for students who want to continue
practicing the language. This class is designed to be repeated
in order to further improve conversation skills and vocabulary
and offers the opportunity to converse about different creative
topics. It will include advanced language concepts. Therefore,
students must have good knowledge of present tenses, the imperative
mood, prepositions, direct and indirect object pronouns, simple
past, imperfect, the future tense, and the conditional. The
subjunctive tense will be introduced in this class. Students
will be able to converse in a relaxed environment. The teacher
will provide support and guidance to the group. During the
classes the group will engage in spontaneous conversations
allowing the students to practice their own skills. Students
are encouraged to talk about their trips to Spanish-speaking
countries, to share their adventures with the group, and their
knowledge about the culture. Students will learn idioms and
more vocabulary. At the end of each class, all of the students
will see improvement in their conversational skills.
Subjunctive
: This class will explore the subjunctive
tense.
Classes are only $97 per session.
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Spanish Book Level 1 paperback version
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Spanish Book Level 1 ebook
The
Spanish Book Level 2 ebook
These are the eBook versions of the textbooks that were used for many years at The Spanish Class Cafe.
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