Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Classes
We offer classes in both face-to-face and online format. To understand what you can expect to achieve at each level and what topics are taught, explore the level-specific details below.
Please be aware that some beginner classes may already be in progress when a new participant wishes to enroll. In those cases, enrollment is possible only if the learner has enough prior Spanish to comfortably follow the material and participate without slowing the pace for the rest of the class. This helps protect the progress and learning experience of everyone involved. Check our schedule for beginner classes specifically designated for new participants.
This is also true for intermediate classes, but intermediate participants likely have some background in Spanish and admission to an ongoing class will be considered based on the participant’s background and readiness.
We’re always happy to discuss placement and recommend the best starting point.
Beginner
Build your foundation.
- Focus: Pronunciation and basic language concepts in the present tense.
- Outcome: Learn basic conversational skills (ordering food, greetings).
- Requirement: New to Spanish, took it in high school, and/or self-study.
Intermediate
Expand your confidence.
- Focus: Conversing in the past and future tenses.
- Outcome: Engage with others in Spanish with moderate confidence.
- Requirement: Comfort with present-tense conjugations and basic vocabulary.
Advanced
Engage with others.
- Focus: Conversation, advanced language concepts, & “moods”.
- Outcome: Increased levels of comfort and conversational fluency.
- Requirement: Knowledge of and practice using past and future tenses.
International Language Ability Rating Scale
The preceding information describes our perspectives regarding learning outcomes and the content and methods we use to teach Spanish. However, there is also an internationally recognized guideline named “The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)” for describing language ability.
It provides a widely-used rating scale — from beginner (A1) to proficient (C2) — that helps teachers, learners, and institutions clearly understand what someone can do in a language. Rather than focusing only on grammar knowledge, the framework emphasizes practical communication skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Here is a link if you wish to learn more: CEFR Spanish Language (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2) Levels.