Introduction to Spanish 
Introductory Spanish classes are open to all current LCS members. Membership must be active to enroll and must remain active for the duration of each class. Classes are designed for individuals without any Spanish language background. The instructor will introduce learners to Spanish pronunciation, some vocabulary and social protocols. Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 12 students with a minimum of four students.

When:

First three Tuesdays of each month

Time:

12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. in the Gazeboa

Cost:

$220 MXN (includes IVA) per month

Registration:

Register and pay in the LCS Service Office

Materials:

The instructor will provide handouts

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LCS also offers Spanish language courses based on the Warren Hardy method. This program is specifically designed for the adult foreign language learner. Each term lasts seven weeks. Membership must be active to enroll and must remain active for the duration of each class. Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 12 students so the instructor can offer individual attention. This also allows everyone an opportunity to express themselves in Spanish. Warren Hardy offers 4 levels of increasing difficulty. LCS divides each each level into 2 parts.

Seven Week Spanish Course

• Spanish language classes are open to all current LCS members
  
• Classes will be limited to a maximum of 12 students. Multiple sessions will be offered when more than 12 students wish to participate. A minimum of 4 students are required for a 7-week session to be scheduled
• There are six 7-week terms per year beginning in January and ending in December
2019 Terms

1. January 7th thru February 25th
2. March 4th thru April 29th
3. May 6th thru June 21rd
4. July 2nd thru August 20th
5. September 2nd thru October 22nd
6. October 28th thru December 17th
• Classes meet twice a week; each class is 1.5 hours 
• All levels are repeated every term throughout the year
  
• The cost of classes per student is $900 MXN per term (includes IVA) 
• Tuition is due at the time of enrollment.   Payment can be made on-line   or in the LCS Service Office

Tuition Refunds

• A full refund will be made available if the instructor is advised that the student is withdrawing, prior to the student attending the second class 
  
• Exceptions to the above will be considered by the Spanish program manager on a case by case basis spanishprogram@lakechapalasociety.com

Class Materials

• LCS honors the Warren Hardy copyright.  Pirated materials are not permissible in class. Hand-outs are provided by the instructor
• Warren Hardy workbooks are required in order to participate fully in class  
• Workbooks cost $670 pesos each and are available at the LCS  or from the Warren Hardy School in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
• Other materials are recommended/suggested, but not required.  Materials are available for purchase at the LCS 
• Prices are subject to change
• In the case of a student withdrawing from class, no refund will be available for any/all materials purchased 
  

Class Location
The Wilkes Education Center (WEC)
Galeana 18, Ajijic

Hours
Monday to Saturday
Class times vary throughout the day

Contact Us
Phone:  (376) 766-1140
Email:  spanishprogram@lakechapalasociety.com

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Click for the course descriptions for each level of the 7-week program.
Levels 1A and 1B
Levels 2A and 2B
Levels 3A and 3B
Levels 4A and 4B

 

Levels 1A and 1B - Power Verbs
During this course students are introduced to social protocols and learn how to:

• use the six Power Verbs I need to, I want to, I am going to, I like to, I can, and I have to
  
• combine the 100 most commonly used verbs with the Power Verbs 
  
• build a basic vocabulary of 500 words
  
• create simple sentences in Spanish

Materials:
Required: Workbook 1
Recommended: Verb cards, game cards
Suggested: CDs and key cards (pocket reference guide)

 

Levels 2A and 2B - Preterite and Object Pronouns
This course introduces students to:

• the simple past tense (preterite tense)...I ate, I drank, I lived
  
• use the direct and indirect object pronouns... for/to me, him, her, us, them
  
• word order
  
• form sentences in the past tense
  

Materials:
Required: Workbook 2
Recommended: Verb cards, game cards
Suggested: CDs

 

Levels 3A and 3B - Seven Indicative Tenses
In Level 3 students will learn how to integrate seven tenses.  This will provide the tools to express thoughts and allow students to feel more comfortable conversing in Spanish.

Students will study the Present, Imperfect, Future, Conditional, Present Progressive, and Present Perfect tenses

Materials:
Required: Workbook 3
Recommended: Game cards
Suggested: CDs

 

Level 4A and 4B - Present and Past Subjunctive
The present and past subjunctive are the last tenses in Spanish grammar to learn.  During this final course students will learn:

• when to use present and past subjunctive
• how to express oneself in a respectful and diplomatic manner 
• practice integrating the nine Spanish tenses
  

Materials:
Required: Workbook 4
Recommended: Game cards
Suggested: CDs