Programs

Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Children & Youth(0-13) | Summer
Personal Instruction Opportunities | Tutoring | Consultations and Mini Seminars

ADULTS (Ages 14 and up)
Book Series: NUEVO ELE SERIES by Virgilio Borobio, SM Ediciones
Level 1
Level 1-A This beginner course covers chapters 1-5 plus a review unit of the ELE INICIAL I. Learn to meet and greet, talk about nationalities, professions, work, studies, as well as describe people and family members. Basic grammatical concepts. This is a 7-week, 14-hour course. Includes a final assessment for student progress feedback.
 
Level 1-B The continuation of L1 covers chapters 6-10 plus a review unit from the ELE INICIAL I. Learn to talk about pricing, describe geographic locations, talk about relevant aspects of a city. Learn numbers and how to tell time. Additional grammar tools presented, including present tense verbs. This is a 7-week, 14-hour course. Includes final assessment for student progress feedback.
 
Level 1-C This final component of Level 1 covers chapters 11-15 plus a review unit from ELE INICIAL I. Learn to talk about your everyday habits and weekend activities. Ask others how they feel and express your pain. Make suggestions and learn how to accept or decline them. Continued work with present tense and simple past tense verbs. This is a 7-week, 14-hour course. Includes final assessment for student progress feedback.
 
Level 2
Level 2-A This high beginner course starts with chapters 1-5 plus a review unit ELE INICIAL 2. Talk about work, studies, transportation, and future plans. Learn to ask for items in a store and food from a menu, excuse yourself and express opinions. Continued work with present tense stem changing verbs and present perfect. This is a 7-week, 14-hour course. Includes final assessment for student progress feedback.
 
Level 2-B The continuation of high beginner studies covers chapters 6-10 plus a review unit ELE INICIAL 2. Make comparisons, say what someone is doing, express dates, and talk about a past trip. Explore the gerund of verbs, the irregular verbs in the simple past, and the imperative mood. This is a 7-week, 14-hour course. Includes final assessment for student progress feedback.
 
Level 2-C Completion of L2 introduces students how to express preferences, talk about the weather, talk about the past and the future. Explore ser and estar, learn the continuous past tense, the simple future, and practice double object pronouns. Chapters 11-15 and review unit of ELE INICIAL 2. This is a 7-week, 14-hour course. Includes final assessment for student progress feedback.
 
Level 3
Level 3-A This first phase of intermediate material includes chapters 1-4 and a review unit of ELE INTERMEDIO. Contrast completed and continuous past actions. Increase your vocabulary, focus on details that will help you begin to polish your expressive skills. Practice gustar and other verbs used similarly. This is a 7-week, 14-hour course. Includes final assessment for student progress feedback.
 
Level 3-B This mid-intermediate course covers chapters 5-8 and a review unit of ELE INTERMEDIO. Increase your word power with new words and expressions. Introduction of the present subjunctive is an important focal point of this course, as well as mastery of formal and informal commands. This is a 7-week, 14-hour course. Includes final assessment for student progress feedback.
 
Level 3-C The L3 level concludes with chapters 9-12 and a review unit of ELE INTERMEDIO. Refine your sentence structure and practice verb forms so that your verbal skills are well on their way to desired sophistication. Continued practice of present subjunctive. Discover the importance of gestures. This is a 7-week, 14-hour course. Includes final assessment for student progress feedback.
 
Level 4
Level 4-A Learn and develop advanced levels of communication in this course which chapters 1-4 and a review unit of ELE AVANZADO. This is a 7-week, 14-hour course. Includes final assessment for student progress feedback.
 
Level 4-B Continue practical application of new and recycled grammatical structures and verb tenses. Study chapters 5-8 and a review unit of ELE AVANZADO. This is a 7-week, 14-hour course. Includes final assessment for student progress feedback.
 
Level 4-C Complete your coursework with the final chapters, 9-12 and a review unit, of ELE AVANZADO. This is a 7-week, 14-hour course. Includes final assessment for student progress feedback.
 
CHILDREN & YOUTH (0-13)
Oigo, Hablo, Leo y Escribo is a dynamic and interactive program that engages children in the language learning process through music, kinesthetic activities, and basic literacy instruction. A tiered curriculum for this program is in development.
 
SUMMER
Curso de verano (Summer Course for Kids K-2 graders, 3-5 graders)
Discovery hikes, environment exploration, word games, song activities, and art projects. Instructors speak SPANISH only. All participants are encouraged to make a Spanish-only promise.

This interactive Spanish day camp will be held at Jackson Hole Community School, 1715 High School Road, and will take place from July 11 - 29, M-F, 3 hours per day, per age group. Participants may sign up for 1, 2, or 3 weeks. Maximum 24 kids per group. Click here for more information
 
PERSONAL INSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
Business Language Courses
We will design a course to fit your business needs
Private one-on-one classes tailor-made for you
Small group (1-3) Conversation: you and your mates choose the weekly topic, instructor provides pre-reading material and facilitates class discussion
Immersion Courses
2-day courses designed to jump start your basic Spanish skills prior to travel
Comparing Cultural Manners & Mannerisms
Conversation for Travelers (requirement: completion of Level I or Instructor approval)
Advanced Conversation (requirement: completion of Levels I, I, III or Instructor approval)
Book Club (requirement: completion of Levels I, II and III or Instructor approval)
TV Series Night: Cuéntame (Suggested for high intermediate (L3-C) and advanced (L4) students)
TUTORING
Please contact us and we will be happy to schedule a mutually convenient time to address your individual needs. Hourly rate: $45.00
Group Tutoring for High School Students
This is an open forum class lead by an HSLA instructor. 3 min/12 max. $10 per person, per session. Dates & time determined at beginning of each semester. Drop-ins welcome.
 
CONSULTATIONS and MINI SEMINARS
Exchange Student Program
Studying Abroad
Moving Abroad