The course will address the needs of those students who are new to the language. The grammar exercises and directed conversations are designed to allow the student to progress rapidly and master the most basic Spanish expressions and constructions. Students will engage in dialogues and practice giving instructions and directions to improve their conversational skills. Students may attend for as long as they wish. It takes approximately one month to complete the beginning level and students will progress naturally to higher levels as they complete them.
Classes are a relaxed two-three hours per day.
Lessons will be given on a morning or afternoon schedule subject to interest, surf conditions and other planned activities. Each student will be provided with workbooks 4. In addition, the use of cassette tapes will be emphasized. Activities such as survival dialogues, dramatizations, games, etc., will be employed to enhance vocabulary and present new structures. Lessons will be reinforced through the use of charts and aides that further encourage the students interest and involvement in the classes.