Teachers
- Daymara Ayala is a native speaker from Puerto Rico. She is a recent graduate from UAB majoring in English and minoring in Linguistics.
- Melissa Mueller is from Athens, Alabama. She is an interpreter/translator and paralegal. In 2010, Melissa lived in Guatemala for a year where she learned Spanish by taking classes and total immersion. She continued learning Spanish and went back to Guatemala in 2019 to learn more about the legal vocabulary used in Spanish so she could use it while working as a Paralegal. This is her teaching Philosophy. "I have two main philosophies for English speakers aiming to learn a second language: first, you have to learn to think in the target language. Thinking in English, transferring to Spanish, speaking, listening, back to Spanish, back to English – it’s too slow! This is one of the hardest mental hurdles for non-native speakers, and one of the things I specialize in helping students overcome. The second thing I find extremely important is knowing how to make mistakes. In learning a second language, not only will it not be perfect, but you will mess it up badly in front of people. Many people throughout my language journey were dismissive, overly helpful, or condescending as I struggled at learning a second language, while others were encouraging and instructive, while letting me make my own mistakes. It is absolutely fine – unavoidable, even – to mess this up. That’s how we all become better!"
- Lydia Munoz-Pond is from Peru.
- Luisa Cristina Perdomo is a native speaker from Venezuela.
Fall, Spring and Summer
We will offer the following group classes three times a year in Spring, Summer and Fall if we have minimum of 3 students that sign up. We also offer one on one tutoring for $60 (60 minutes).
We have syllabuses and placement tests for new students to be placed in all levels except Spanish 1. We use handouts for Spanish 1 and Spanish 2. Conversation classes use "Spanish Conversation" by Jean Yates which you can purchase on your own here.
Fees: $320
We will offer the following group classes three times a year in Spring, Summer and Fall if we have minimum of 3 students that sign up. We also offer one on one tutoring for $60 (60 minutes).
- Spanish 1: Learn the basics of reading, writing, and speaking Spanish! While this is an introductory course, this class is for those who are committed to improve their knowledge of the Spanish language. Studying material and practicing between classes is crucial for your success! At the end of the course, there is a Final Exam which determines if students are ready for Spanish Conversation 1 and Spanish 2.
- Spanish Conversation 1: Further develop your vocabulary and confident of speaking Spanish! This class is for those who can understand common topics or subjects catered to learners but have difficulty responding timely. This class has 2 teachers, one native speaker + one learner, in order to control the pace of the class and facilitate a great learning environment. This class meets 1 hour each week for 15 weeks per semester. You must pass the Spanish 1 test to join this class.
- Spanish 2: Dive deeper into Spanish grammar and high vocabulary! This class is for students to learn advanced material concerning conjugation, pronouns, and other parts of the sentence beyond basic understanding. Studying and practicing in between classes is a must!
- Spanish Conversation 2: Continue your journey to fluency, with topics and situations aimed to help elevate your vocabulary. This class is for those who can speak comfortably in Spanish. This class meets 90 minutes per week for 10 weeks.
We have syllabuses and placement tests for new students to be placed in all levels except Spanish 1. We use handouts for Spanish 1 and Spanish 2. Conversation classes use "Spanish Conversation" by Jean Yates which you can purchase on your own here.
Fees: $320
Fall 2024 group class enrollment option!
- Spanish 1: Tuesday 6-730pm
- Spanish Conversation 1: Thursday 6-7pm
- Spanish 2: Monday 6-730pm
Summer 2024 group class enrollment option!
also offer summer camp for boys and girls 5-10 years old, details here: Summer Camp - YUWENBON LANGUAGE SERVICES
- Spanish 1: Tuesday 6-730pm on 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13
- Spanish Conversation 1: Thursday 6-7pm on 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15,8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12
Spring 2024 Kids (age 5 and up) Group class:
- Spanish 1: Monday 5-6pm 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8 (Cancelled), 4/15, 4/22, 4/29.
Fees: $250
Spring 2024 Adult Group class enrollment option!
- Spanish 1: Tuesday 6-730pm: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2 (cancelled), 4/9, 4/16, 4/23
- Spanish Conversation 1: Monday 6-7pm: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6
- Spanish Conversation 1: Thursday 6-7pm: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8 (cancelled), 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16
- Spanish Conversation 2: Wednesday 6-730pm: 2/7, 2/14 (cancelled), 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24