Learning to speak Spanish can be easy and lots of fun!  Remember that a truly successful learning experience involves more than just dedicating a portion of time per day studying a book or playing a software program or app. 

You ll learn more effectively if you:

incorporate Spanish into everyday life

know and apply effective foreign language learning techniques

immerse yourself in the language and culture

Are software programs, books, and CDs just as effective as taking a class? 

Software programs, books, CDs, and classroom instruction can help you learn Spanish, but they re only part of the learning process. 

How is it possible to make Spanish a part of my life without traveling abroad? 

It’s important to realize that the Spanish-speaking world is a car drive and a mouse click– away!  There are many opportunities to weave Spanish into our lives without traveling to Spanish speaking countries.  The United States is rich in Hispanic culture.  Native speakers and Spanish speaking areas abound.  Spanish language television and radio programs are a click away.  Cultural events and concerts take place nearly every weekend.  The Hispanic culture is right in our back yard! 

Even more exciting is the fact that the internet offers a myriad of opportunities to learn foreign languages.  Through the internet you can access interactive and animated websites rich in information on the Spanish language, listen to live radio and watch Spanish language television, write or chat live with Spanish speakers from throughout the Spanish speaking world, and so much more.  The internet is brimming with wonderful resources! 

Combining All These Elements: The Ideal Spanish Course

Through this fun and dynamic course, you will learn Spanish by putting to practice the elements essential for Spanish fluency.  Through the California Bay Area Spanish courses, you will:

Study the differences between slang and formal Spanish. 

Learn essential phrases and vocabulary needed for the workplace or for situations specific to your goals