Class Details

When are classes available?

Classes are held year round during our Spring/Summer, Fall and Winter semesters.

What days are the classes taught?

All classes are taught on Mondays and Wednesdays. Placement is available in the morning, afternoon and evening for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. Each class lasts one hour.

What times are the classes taught?

If the following class times do not work for your schedule that is ok. All classes are recorded and I have several students who can't make it to the live class who simply watch the recording, do the homework and email me any questions that they come across.

Beginning Classes: 11:00am, 6:00pm Mountain Daylight Time

Intermediate Classes: 10:00am & 7:00pm Mountain Daylight Time

Advanced Classes: 5:00pm Mountain Daylight Time

Each class has a limited amount of spaces so please reach out to me as soon as possible to reserve your spot in the class.

What sort of time commitment would I have?

Including class time, homework & speaking appointments the average student would be expected to dedicate between 3-4 hours total each week.

I have a busy schedule but still want to attend. What can I do?

These classes are designed to be extremely flexible with your schedule. Most students in the class are business professionals, stay at home parents or retired and traveling. You will never have to worry about falling behind if you weren't able to complete an assignment before logging into class. All assignments are designed to reinforce what was learned in class and not to introduce new principles. As mentioned previously, all lessons will be recorded and posted to our class website. If you miss a class, no stress, you can watch the lesson you missed and not fall behind. I have many students who can't attend class at the designated time or who can only attend one of the live classes. They simply watch the class recordings and complete their assignments and they keep up with the rest of the class.

In what style are the classes taught?

My goal is for students to actually converse in the language and not just understand Spanish grammar. While I do take the time to teach clear and concise grammar principles combined with vocab, the end goal is always to use what is learned in class to communicate. The beginning of class usually consists of the introduction of a new principle and after everyone has asked questions assuring that they understand, we start speaking with that principle with classmates in small groups. While a textbook is used in all classes, its use is supplemental. In most language classes it is the opposite and the book is designed to be the primary teacher and through it you are introduced to new principles. I disagree with this teaching method. A textbook cannot answer specific questions or adjust an explanation to your learning style in the moment like I will do in class. I should also make it very clear that I love questions! Questions are essential to learning and at no point will I be annoyed or frustrated by questions, even if I have already answered them previously. Learning a language is a very vulnerable experience and you must feel comfortable and safe knowing that you can ask questions at anytime. In addition to speaking Spanish in class with your peers you will also be assigned speaking appointments with your classmates outside of class at a time that works best for you. For each speaking appointment you will be provided prompts to guide your conversations. None of these assignments are mandatory and you are simply invited to do what you can with your schedule.

What is the average age of students?

The average age is around 60 years depending on the section. The ages of our students range from 32 to 83. These classes are designed for individuals above the age of 30 with specific teaching methods implemented to help you retain what you learn into your long-term memory.

What are your credentials as an instructor?

Degrees

• BA in Spanish from Brigham Young University

• MA in Spanish Pedagogy from Brigham Young University

Teaching Experience

• SCA Language Institute- Online Spanish Instructor (2018-Present)

• Brigham Young University- Spanish Instructor (2014-Present)

• Johns Hopkins University CTY Program- Online Spanish Instructor (2017-Present)

• BYU Independent Study- Online Spanish Instructor (2014-2017)

Where can I see student reviews for the class?

Please feel free to visit our Facebook page here to view students comments and reviews regarding the class.

How much is tuition?

The cost for attendance is $412 per semester. If necessary your tuition can be paid in installments.

Is there a textbook?

Yes and it can be purchased here for around $20. This same textbook will be used for all the beginning, intermediate and advanced classes. In other words, this will be the only textbook that you will need to purchase for all the classes.