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Below are brief descriptions of each of our Spanish programs. Some programs consist of more than one course. We have a simple course for tourists and two separate and unique curriculums (Essential Spanish 1-3 & Structured Spanish I-IV) for learning Spanish.
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Brief Program: Simple Survival Spanish
Spanish for Tourists and short term visitors.
This curriculum assumes no prior knowledge or experience with
Spanish. It is designed for those who need a very basic command of
Spanish immediately to survive some everyday social situations
they will encounter while visiting the Greater San Carlos area.
Course Description
Simple Survival Spanish (SP0000)
Overview
This course was designed as a primer for English speaking visitors and tourist. You will learn basic vocabulary and be taught clever ways to communicate with our spanish speaking hosts.
This course is a single session course that runs for just 1
hour. You will be able to use what you learn immediately
after class...
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Flexible Curriculum: Essentials in Spanish for English Speakers
This is our flexible, conversational path to learning Spanish.
This
curriculum assumes no prior knowledge or experience with
Spanish. It is designed for those who speak English as their
primary language, but wish to learn conversational Spanish. The courses use a
variety of language teaching approaches to help the student work
toward mastery of all four basic language skills: listening,
speaking, reading and writing.
All levels are of short duration and repeated frequently. This is ideal for persons from Canada & the United States who live in and around San Carlos, but must travel back and forth on occasion.
Each of the three courses in the curriculum runs for 4 weeks, with the
students meeting 2 times a week for 1 hour. Attendance and
Preparation are important to your success as a student, as two
lessons are covered during each class.
Course Descriptions
Essential Spanish 1 (SP0010)
Overview
This course was designed as an introduction to Spanish for
the English speaking residents from Canada, United States and
the United Kingdom who live in and around San Carlos.
The course runs for 4 weeks with 2 sessions per week.
Generally, classes are conducted on Monday & Thursday. Class
time is reserved for speaking and listening. The abundance
of homework provides ample opportunity to practice reading and
writing. You will be
speaking immediately.....
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Essential Spanish 2 (SP0020)
Overview
Essential Spanish 2 (SP0020) is a continuing Spanish course which
assumes prior knowledge or experience with Spanish at the
Essential Spanish 1 (SP0010) or Structured Spanish I (SP1010) level. The course is communicative in
approach while at the same time using a variety of language
teaching approaches in order to help students achieve the
mastery of all four basic language skills: listening, speaking,
reading and writing...
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Essential Spanish 3 (SP0030)
Overview
This is an intermediate level coarse, picking up from
Essential Spanish 2 (SP0020). Students will have a basic command of
conversational Spanish at the completion of this course.
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Essential Spanish 4 (SP0040)
Overview
This is an intermediate level coarse, picking up from
Essential Spanish 3 (SP0030). Students will have a basic command of
conversational Spanish at the completion of this course.
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Essential Spanish 5 (SP0050)
Overview
This is an advanced level coarse, picking up from
Essential Spanish 4 (SP0040). Students will have a basic command of
conversational Spanish at the completion of this course.
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Essential Spanish 6 (SP0060)
Overview
This is an advanced level coarse, picking up from
Essential Spanish 5 (SP0050). Students will have a basic command of
conversational Spanish at the completion of this course.
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Structured Curriculum: Communicating in Spanish for English Speakers
This is our structured path to learning Spanish.
This
curriculum assumes no prior knowledge or experience with
Spanish. It is designed for those who speak English as their
primary language, but wish to learn Spanish fluently. The courses use a
variety of language teaching approaches to help the student work
toward mastery of all four basic language skills: listening,
speaking, reading and writing.
Each of the four courses in the curriculum runs for 12 weeks, with the
students meeting 2 times a week for 2 hours. Attendance is
very important to your success as a student, as the course
syllabus dictates a steady, forward moving, pace.
Course Descriptions
Structured Spanish 1 (SP1010)
Overview
This course was designed as an introduction to Spanish for
the English speaking residents from Canada, United States and
the United Kingdom who live in and around San Carlos. It
runs for 12 weeks.
The overall emphasis is on realistic situations that could prove
useful in a practical sense to the student. Since reading and
writing can be practiced at home, class time will be devoted
mainly to listening and speaking activities. You will be
speaking immediately.....
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Structured Spanish 2 (SP1020)
Overview
Structured Spanish 2 (SP1020) is a continuing Spanish course which
assumes prior knowledge or experience with Spanish at the
Structured Spanish 1 (SP1010) level. The course is communicative in
approach while at the same time using a variety of language
teaching approaches in order to help students achieve the
mastery of all four basic language skills: listening, speaking,
reading and writing...
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Structured Spanish 3 (SP2010)
Overview
This is an intermediate level coarse, picking up from Structured
Spanish
2 (SP1020). In many academic settings, this is considered
a 2nd year course. It is conducted in Spanish and requires
that the students in class work almost exclusively in the target
language...
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Structured Spanish 4 (SP2020)
Overview
Structured Spanish 4 (SP2120) is an advanced level course which aims to
further develop speaking, reading, and writing, oral
comprehension skills. The composition of the text used for this
course is verbose and at a higher level than what was
encountered in the previous three courses. Your oral and
written comprehension will be improved.
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Structured Spanish 5 (SP3010)
Overview
Structured Spanish 5 (SP3010) is an advanced level course which aims to
further develop speaking, reading, and writing, oral
comprehension skills. The composition of the text used for this
course is verbose and at a higher level than what was
encountered in the previous three courses. Your oral and
written comprehension will be improved.
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Intensive Essential Spanish
Spanish for Tourists and short term visitors.
This curriculum assumes no prior knowledge or experience with
Spanish. It is designed for those who need a basic command of
Spanish to survive everyday social situations and emergencies.
Course Description
Intensive Essential Spanish (SP0123)
Overview
This course was designed as an introduction to Spanish for the English speaking residents from Canada, United States and the United Kingdom who live in and around San Carlos. This course compresses all of the material from our Essentials Curriculum (3 four week courses: SP0010, SP0020 & SP0030) into 1 week. It is offered once a month or so. Check our Schedule page for a listings.
The course runs for 1 week with 6 sessions, where
morning sessions are 9am - 12pm (3 hours) and afternoon sessions
are 2pm - 4pm (2 hours). Classes are conducted on Tuesday,
Wednesday & Friday. Students will receive 15 hours of classroom
instruction and an abundance of homework. Attendance is key to
your success as a student, as the course materials dictate a
fast pace...
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Intensive Advanced Spanish and Immersion Camps
Spanish for those with a basic command.
These courses assume a working knowledge of Spanish. Often
an evaluation is done, via telephone or email, to gauge a
prospective students' degree of competence. From there, a
syllabi can be modified to satisfy the needs of the group...
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Reserve Online
Essential Spanish class reservations with PayPal
Mid Month Special! Course: $99 usd
Textbook: $19 usd
Feb 15th - Mar 12th
Level 2
Mon & Wed 2pm-3pm.
Download a flyer here.
Follow up via email to: info@espanglish.com.mx Include name, level & date/time.
New Location
Remember our new location. Take the main paved road into the Ranchitos. We are just across the street from the Bomberos.