Teachers
- Daymara Ayala is a native speaker from Puerto Rico. She graduated from UAB majoring in English and minoring in Linguistics.
- Dawn Cotner is one of our advanced Spanish students. She will be teaching Spanish 1 in cooperation with our intern Norma Rodriquez (from Mexico).
- Miguel Angel Cuevas is a native from Puerto Rico. He has been teaching for 20 years.
- 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.
- Norma Rodriguez is from Mexico.
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. We will pick another textbook for Conversation classes 3 and 4.
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.
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. We will pick another textbook for Conversation classes 3 and 4.
Fees: $320
Spring 2025 adult group enrollment option!
- FULL! Spanish 1 for 10 weeks: Tuesday 6-730pm
- Spanish 1 for 10 weeks: Saturday 11-1230pm
- Spanish Conversation 1 for 10 weeks: Thursday 6-730pm
Spring 2025 Kids (age 5 and up) Group class:
- Kids Spanish 2 for 10 weeks: Monday 5-6pm with a minimum of 3 students.
- NEW! Kids Spanish 1 for 10 weeks: Thursday 5-6pm with a minimum of 3 students.
Fees: $250