LCS Spanish Classes — ¡Vamos a aprender español!

Introduction to Spanish


This three-session class is designed for people without any Spanish language background. Your instructor will introduce you to Spanish pronunciation, basic vocabulary, and social protocols.

Introductory Spanish classes are open to both LCS members and non-members. Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 12 students, with a minimum of four students.

About your instructor:

Inez Dyer has a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature (BA) and a Master’s and Doctorate degree in Adult and continuing Education. She worked for the private sector and the US Government to design and evaluate training and education programs. She taught English in both Spain and Costa Rica. She has been managing the ESL program for LCS for a number of years, as well as teaching the “Introduction to Spanish” for our English speaking members.

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When: First three Tuesdays of each month
Cost: For all three sessions (includes IVA) — LCS Members: $380 MXN    Non-Members: $494 MXN
Instructor: Inez Dyer
Registration: Register and pay on-line (click the button to the right) or in the LCS Service Office
Materials: The instructor will provide handouts in class


El viaje a México — Spanish conversation


POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE


Welcome to “El viaje a México” (Journey into Mexico) where you will need all your Spanish to complete this trip.

Journey into Mexico is a simulation of arriving at the Mexico/US border, and also preparing a trip to Mexico City. Travel through our border zone experiencing realistic travel-oriented situations, while conversing with native Spanish speakers. Visit the bank, the pharmacy, a restaurant, and go through immigration and customs. You'll soon be ready to travel anywhere your Spanish takes you!

This is an activity for anyone who wants to practice their Spanish in a semi-controlled environment while having fun. You'll discover that you actually know more Spanish than you think.

This class is open to both LCS members and non-members. Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 20 students, with a minimum of six students.

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When: POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM on the Neill James Patio
Cost: Includes IVA — LCS Members: $300 MXN    Non-Members: $390 MXN
Instructors: Neri Navarro / Phil Rylett
Registration: Register and pay on-line (click the button to the right) or in the LCS Service Office
Materials: The instructor will provide handouts in class


Spanish A La Carta


This is an online program from LCS for its members, learners, and practitioners of Spanish. Our offerings include sessions to improve Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills.

Each program consists of two or more ZOOM sessions, of about 80 minutes each. For some classes, material will be sent by email prior to the class for you to read so that your participation is smoother, and you can get the most out of the class.

Spanish A La Carta classes are open to all current LCS members. Your membership must be active to enroll, and must remain active for the duration of the classes.

Class size is limited to 10 persons. Students can enroll on-line, and pay the tuition with a credit card.

2022 Schedule of Spanish A La Carta Sessions Via ZOOM:-


  • A Doctor Appointment
    One of the most important communication situations is talking about health. Although there are many bilingual doctors in the area, we must be prepared to be able to talk about our symptoms and illnesses, as well as follow the doctor's advice. In this class we will review vocabulary and phrases for talking about our health.
    August 3, 10
    From 10:00 to 11:15 am.
    $240
  • -ito, -ita: more than just a little or a small something
    Diminutives are in all Mexican Spanish words, but does it mean that everything in Mexico is small? You will be surprised to learn about the extensive use of diminutives and their relationship to culture, politeness and their connection to indigenous languages.
    August 3, 10
    From 12:00 to 1:15 pm.
    $240
  • Giving Advice and Suggestions in Spanish
    A key part of communication is not only knowing what to say, but how to say it. When sharing our point of view, we must be attentive to social and cultural norms, and this can be done by using certain grammatical structures. We will learn how to give advice and suggestions in a friendly, polite and considerate way, through different examples and exercises.
    August 17, 24
    From 10:00 to 11:15 am.
    $240
  • Giving Instructions in the Kitchen
    In this class, we are going to practice with some Mexican cooking recipes: we will review the vocabulary of utensils, foods and some useful verbs for cooking.
    August 17, 24
    From 12:00 to 1:15 pm.
    $240
  • Expressing Opinions
    A key part of communication is not only knowing what to say, but how to say it. When expressing our opinion, we must be attentive to social and cultural norms, and this can be done by using certain grammatical structures. We will learn how to express our opinion in a friendly, polite and considerate way, through different examples and exercises.
    August 31, September 7
    From 10:00 to 11:15 am.
    $240
  • ¿Sabía o supe? Verbs that Change Their Meaning in Preterit or Imperfect Tense
    In Spanish there are two simple past tenses: the preterite and the imperfect. Why? Because we understand the past with two different perspectives, and therefore, there are some verbs that can represent different ideas about the same action: was it completed? was there an action taken anyway? Let's compare their meanings and practice with simple examples.
    August 31, September 7
    From 12:00 to 1:15 pm.
    $240
  • Where to Emphasize Words
    Although in Spanish there are words that carry a written accent, it may seem difficult to pronounce a word that you have never seen before. To get to this in a fluent way, it is necessary to know and practice some rules of accentuation and the division of syllables in Spanish: in this course you will learn step by step how to identify the tonic syllable of a word, that is, the syllable of emphasis.
    September 14, 21
    From 10:00 to 11:15 am.
    $240
  • Mexican Politeness: Giving Orders, Asking for Favors, Refusing Invitations and Canceling Appointments in a Roundabout Way
    Mexicans do not know how to say no. We don't like to commit ourselves to do something we don't want to do, but we don't like to disappoint our acquaintances either. Perhaps the "proper" thing to do is simply to say what you think, but in this culture full of polite words there is no room for being direct. Instead of trying to understand, better immerse yourself in the Mexican way of being and learn to identify when a yes is really a never.
    September 14, 21
    From 12:00 to 1:15 pm.
    $240
  • Que le vaya bien and Other Spanish Good Wishes
    There is nothing like creating bonds of friendship in a new country. Often, they become so strong that these people come to consider us part of their family and make us part of their lives. Learn how to communicate your best wishes in birthday cards, in beautiful text messages and orally to your Mexican friends.
    September 28, October 5
    From 10:00 to 1:15 am.
    $240
  • Por vs para
    Prepositions help us to connect words in our language and, in addition, they complete the meaning of what we say. It is important to keep in mind that not all prepositions in Spanish have the same functions as prepositions in English, so it is very important to practice the uses. In these two classes we will practice with two problematic prepositions: POR and PARA. Through exercises and games you will be able to identify their functions and use them appropriately in a sentence.
    2-session class.
    September 28, October 5
    From 12:00 to 1:15 pm.
    $240
  • Numbers, Dates and the Time
    Numbers are part of our everyday life: money, telephone numbers, measurements, time, date... In this course we will practice with numbers in different situations, as well as some expressions to ask the price of something, ask for the bill, make an appointment, and some math.
    October 12, 19
    From 10:00 to 11:15 am.
    $240
  • The (Many) Different Uses of /ya/
    The most important thing to learn a language is to consider the context. Surely you have seen advertisements in the streets that contain this word and always in different contexts. In this course, we are going to study and practice these uses, because regardless of how we translate "ya", we should think about how Mexicans use it.
    October 12, 19
    From 12:00 to 1:15 pm.
    $240
  • Conversation Beginners: Why Do You Live in Ajijic?
    What is conversation and what is it for? It is not only learning and practicing new vocabulary but also facing simulations of real situations where we use the language, for specific purposes, and adhere to the cultural rituals of communication. Let's take a relaxed moment and use these topics as an excuse to practice our Spanish.
    November 9, 16
    From 10:00 to 11:15 am.
    $240
  • Conversation Intermediate - Advanced: Mexican Legends and Myths
    What is conversation and what is it for? It is not only learning and practicing new vocabulary but also facing simulations of real situations where we use the language, for specific purposes, and adhere to the cultural rituals of communication. Let's take a relaxed moment and use these topics as an excuse to practice our Spanish.
    November 9, 16
    From 12:00 to 1:15 pm.
    $240
  • Improve Your Pronunciation, the Two Sounds of /r/
    Although there are many differences in pronunciation between English and Spanish, this does not have to be an obstacle for students of Spanish as a foreign language. It is true that we would all like to speak like a native, and it is possible if we first learn to listen and to relate to these sounds as if they were new to us. In these sessions, we will practice the pronunciation of Spanish consonant sounds and their graphic representations.
    November 23, 30
    From 10:00 to 11:15 am.
    $240
  • Nouns in Spanish
    Do words have gender, why, and is there a problem if I say "la baño"? For beginners, the topic of gendered nouns is very important: as time goes by, it is more difficult to unlearn what has already been learned. Let's review the basic rules and practice with simple sentences (even everyday sentences), and get to know some examples where the meaning changes if it is a masculine or feminine word.
    November 23, 30
    From 12:00 to 1:15 pm.
    $240
Spanish Program Offices:
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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