Beginning I & II
Upon completion of this level, students will be able to make basic conversation. They will be able to talk about themselves and others, and ask and answer questions about their personal history: place of origin, occupation, leisure activities, address and phone number, weather, time and date, and likes and dislikes. Basic grammar concepts are introduced and vocabulary building begins. Students start speaking in complete sentences in the Simple Present tense, Present Continuous Tense, and will be introduced to the Past tense.  They will be speaking Spanish 25%-50% of the time at this level.

Intermediate I & II
At this level, students are able to handle most uncomplicated communicative tasks and social situations. They can start, sustain, and close a general conversation. They can tell a short  connected story. Students are introducing themselves, ordering meals, asking directions, and making purchases. At the beginning of this level, there is still a strong grammatical emphasis; at the end the focus is on conversation, and speaking in connected paragraphs. Classes are now conducted entirely in Spanish. Intermediate students are reading articles and writing short compositions, all in Spanish. By the end of this level, most  common verb tenses have been covered and each student's vocabulary list is extensive. Students will be speaking Spanish up to 75%-100% of the time.

Advanced I & II
There is still more advanced grammar to be studied at this level, but the emphasis is on increasing the vocabulary  in different subjects. A typical class at this level will spend approximately 75% of class-time on conversation, and reading, and 25% on grammar. The advanced speaker is able to satisfy the requirements of everyday situations, routine work and school requirements. He or she can handle with more confidence complicated tasks such as complaining and apologizing. He or she can communicate facts and talk casually about topics of current public and personal interest. There is emerging evidence of the ability to support opinions, explain in detail and hypothesize. Students will be speaking Spanish virtually 100% of the time.

Maintenance
This is a reading, writing and conversation class for students beyond the Advanced level. In this class, students read and discuss Spanish literature, translate into Spanish, watch movies, and discuss current topics.

Group Classes (3-6 students)

   ~ Once a week, two hours per week, for six weeks (12 hours) - $195 per student
      (You need to take two six-week sessions = 12 weeks to complete a level)

      OR, SIGN UP FOR TWELVE WEEKS TO COMPLETE A LEVEL = 24 HOURS, AND PAY $380

  ~  Twice a week, option 1, four hours per week, for six weeks (24 hours) - $380 per student
      (You will complete a level in 6 weeks)

      Twice a week, option 2,  three hours per week, for eight weeks (24 hours) - $380 per student
      (You will complete a level in 8 weeks)

  ~ Intensive class, four times a week, one and a half hours per class,

      for four weeks (24 hours) $380 per student   (You will complete a level in 4 weeks)

  ~ Saturday class, a three- hour class, for eight weeks (24 hours) - $380 per student
     (You will complete a level in 8 weeks)

         Make up classes: For students already registered in one of our classes, but who need additional help:

         FREE CONSULTATION, REVIEW, ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT CLASSES, CONVERSATION,

         WEDNESDAYS  6 - 9 PM                                                    

         or, Individual makeup classes available @ $30 an hour  (call 453 - 8680 for an appointment)

Private classes: $45 an hour

You may take a one-hour trial class at $45 per hour. Should you agree to continue with more classes, an advanced payment of 4 hours ($180) worth of classes, will be required. Classes must be taken at least once a week.

There's a 10% discount if you pay for 10 hrs, or more at a time (only for private classes)

MATERIALS

Every student who registers in a class, will receive a workbook at no additional cost. There's also a CD available for $20 each, for Beginning I, and Beginning II levels, for those who would like additional practice.

REGISTRATION

Register online or by phone at least two weeks before class begins. Pay first day of class. We accept Visa, MasterCard, cash, or checks made out to CLC (or Creative Language Center).

    There will be no refunds, or credits on classes paid for but not taken within 3 months

     * An "ongoing" class means the class is  somewhere in the beginning, middle or towards the end of that level.

       If you've studied Spanish before, you may visit any of these classes first, and join anytime.

       Fee will be prorated accordingly.