Spanish Classes
Winter Classes 2012. New classes in January
To register, you can call us at: 612-728-5480. Please leave a message, if we do not answer as we may be busy teaching a class. Or REGISTER NOW for a registration form that you can print out and mail in with your payment. Our Snail Mail address is:
Abra Palabra, Mercado Central- RM
211
1515 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
If you prefer, you can register online. REGISTER ONLINE NOW. Once you have registered, you can pay online via paypal or credit card. PAY ONLINE NOW. You must do both of these procedures in order to be fully registered for the class.
Beginning Levels
Level 101
No knowledge of Spanish required. Students will practice the present tense. They will learn to express likes and dislikes, to talk about themselves, and to carry out short conversations. Students are encouraged to start speaking Spanish from day one. Classes are mostly in Spanish.
Mondays 6:00pm-8:00pm 10 weeks $250.00* starts 1/9/12 finishes 3/26/12
(no classes on 1/16 and 2/20)
Level 102
For people who can communicate in the present. Students practice with the reflexive verbs and the preterite. Classes are mostly in Spanish.
Tuesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm 10 weeks $250.00*
stars 1/10/12 finishes 3/13/12
Level 103
Students practice the preterite and the imperfect. They review all the tenses. Classes are in Spanish.
Tuesdays 3:30pm-5:30pm 10 weeks $250.00*
starts 1/10/12 finishes 3/13/12
Intermediate Levels
Level 104
Students practice the Imperative and review all tenses, especially the preterite and the imperfect. Classes are in Spanish.
Thursdays 6:00-8:00 10 weeks $250.00*
starts 1/12/12 finishes 3/15/12
Level 105
Students study and practice with the present subjunctive. Classes are in Spanish.
Saturdays 9:00 am-11:00 am 8 weeks $ 200.00*
starts 1/21/12 finishes 3/17/12/ (no class 2/18)
Level 106
Students study and practice the past subjunctive. Classes are in Spanish.
Wednesdays 01:30pm-3:00pm 10 weeks $ 187.50*
stars 1/11/12 finishes 3/14/12
Advanced Classes
Level 107: Grammar and conversation
This class is for people who already speak Spanish fluently, but would like to review grammar in a conversational setting. Students are encouraged to discuss a variety of topics.
Tuesday 11:00am - 1:00pm 10 weeks $250.00
starts 1/10/12 finishes 3/13/12
Wednesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm
10 weeks $250.00* starts 1/11/12 finishes 3/14 12
Círculo de lectores Book Club
We will meet to discuss our next book in April.
The information will be posted in the spring courses schedule.
* There is (college) student and senior discount for all the 10-week classes and early bird: You pay only $225.00.
Registration is open now. Classes are subject to cancellation if not enough students register.
Free placement test
Make an appointment by calling 612-728-5480
Specialty Classes and Workshops
*SER & ESTAR
January 28 & February 4, 2012
from 9:30-12:30pm
Come to learn & practice these 2 verbs in
a very enjoyable way. Games, music & more.
$ 80.00
*DILEMMA VERBS
February 11, 2012
from 9:30-12:30 pm
It's difficult to know when to use llevar or traer?
Saber or conocer?, ir or venir? etc.
This workshop is ideal to learn how to deal
with this kind of verbs.
$ 40.00
*Students need to have equivalent knowdlege
of level 101 (See Level 101)
**PRETERITE & IMPERFECT
February 25, March 3 & 10, 2012
from 9:30-12:30 pm
Practice the many uses of these 2 tenses, reading and writing short stories & fables.
Music & games.
$120.00
**FOOD IMPERATIVE (Commands)
March 17, 2012
from 9:30-12:30 pm
Learn the imperative and enjoy eating some fresh home made mexican salsas. Practical, simple and delicious!
$ 40.00 (The ingredients cost is included)
**Students need to have equivalent knodlege of level 103 (See details please)
We also have private tutoring available.
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Los esperamos.
Note: If you want to join a class, and you have missed the first classes, call us anyway to see if you could attend some of the classes already in place. There will be a prorated fee depending on how many weeks after the first class you start attending.
Refund Policy: You will get a full refund if you cancel your registration at least 48 hours before the class starts. You will be charged 25% of the total if you cancel less than 48 hours in advance, or if you cancel after the first class. You will be charged 50% of the total if you attend between 2 and 3 classes. If you cannot come to a class and I have another class your level, I will offer a make-up session free of cost.
