Teachers
- Daymara Ayala is a native speaker from Puerto Rico. She is a recent graduate from UAB majoring in English and minoring in Linguistics.
- Miguel Angel Crevas is a native of Puerto Rico.
- 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.
- 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 1 & 2 use "Spanish Conversation" by Jean Yates which you can purchase on your own here. Conversation 3 will have handouts. However, changes can happen before the beginning of class.
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, a test (written + timed reading) will determine 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 meets 1.5 hour each week for 10 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.
- NEW!!! Spanish Conversation 3: Advance your Spanish language knowledge with new topics and vocabulary. This class will help with fluency and reading. We will spend time reading Spanish texts, from short stories to cooking recipes, and sharing our thoughts on different topics. Every student should be able to read, understand, and express opinions in Spanish. Class will be mainly in Spanish.
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 1 & 2 use "Spanish Conversation" by Jean Yates which you can purchase on your own here. Conversation 3 will have handouts. However, changes can happen before the beginning of class.
Fees: $320
Fall 2024 group class enrollment option! Registration is now closed!
- Spanish 1 for 10 weeks: Tuesday 6-730pm: 9/17, 9/24, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3
- NEW!!! Spanish 1 for 10 weeks: Saturday 11-1230pm 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23
- Spanish Conversation 1 for 10 weeks: Thursday 6-730pm: 9/19, 9/26, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12
- NEW!!! Spanish Conversation 3 for 10 weeks: Tuesday 6-730pm: 9/17, 9/24, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3
Fall 2024 Kids (age 5 and up) Group class:
- Spanish 1 for 10 weeks: Monday 5-6pm with a minimum of 3 students on 9/16, 9/23, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2
Fees: $250
New!!! Fall 2024 homeschool kids group class:
Fees: $190 including $10 material fee
- Rocket City Microschool, Valley United Methodist Church on Drake Ave
- Classical Conversation, meet at Yuwenbon Language Services
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