Spanish I
This class for beginners focuses on communication in a stress-free learning environment. Learn to talk about yourself and others, your likes and dislikes, and future plans.
Face-to-Face or Live Online | Online | |
Course Format | Meet at the same time each week with the instructor and up to 15 classmates. | • Ideal for those with busy lives wanting flexible, customized learning with weekly or biweekly due dates. • Typically 8-12 weeks per course. |
Course Fee | $189 | $350 |
Textbook Info | “¡ADELANTE! Uno,” Third Edition ISBN: 978-1-54332-100-5 Price: $99.82 (6-month SS access) or ISBN: 978-1-54331-923-1 Price: $155.94 (24-month SS access) Includes Access to VHL Central's SuperSite (SS) for 6 or 24 months. | “¡ADELANTE! Uno,” Third Edition ISBN: 978-1-54331-599-8 Price: $191.94 Includes Access to VHL Central's SuperSite Plus and WebSAM |
Do not purchase materials from other stores. Passcodes for VHL’s online resources are required and are only available through Vista Higher Learning: vistahigherlearning.com/schools/wiscconted/
This course can be applied to the Spanish Language Certificate.
Instructors

Manuel Carrero holds a master’s degree in fine arts, graphic design and education. He worked in the advertising field as a graphic designer for fifteen years, and also taught design and various genres of art. Mr. Carrero is a native ... read more

Torrey Lauer has traveled throughout Western Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico and Costa Rica, but it was Madrid, Spain, that captivated him. His short time studying abroad in Madrid further fueled his desire to learn more, which lead and culminated in an ... read more

Marco Adame-Barcenas was born in Mexico City, Mexico. He moved to the United States to study high school and continued to further his education at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He did not speak a word of English, yet from day one ... read more

Karen’s professional passion is to help people expand and apply their knowledge and achieve their learning goals. Drawing upon her years of experience as an international business and learning consultant, Karen now teaches Spanish in the Languages Programs at UWM-SCE. ... read more

Patrice Burns holds an MA in Spanish from Marquette University and a BA in Spanish and Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She teaches in the online Spanish Certificate Program and is an ACTFL Certified Oral Proficiency Interviewer. She lives ... read more

As a native of Chile, Joel enjoys teaching in both English and Spanish. Joel’s passion for teaching brought him to UWM School of Continuing Education, where he’s previously taught customized courses in Spanish for healthcare professionals and customer service representatives. ... read more
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
You learn how to:
- Greet people in Spanish
- Identify yourself and others
- Ask questions in Spanish
- Describe the location of people and things
- Express possession
- Conjugate present tense verbs
- Decipher between ser and estar
Course Outline/Topics
Vocabulary focuses on greetings, counting, telling time, school and university life, professions, and family and friends.
Prerequisites
This course is for beginning Spanish speakers. There is no prerequisite.
Notes
This is a noncredit enrichment program. Progress and courses completed are marked by Continuing Education Units. CEUs are not transferable to college or university transcripts.
Date: 6 Tue, Jan 19-Feb 23
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 6-8:30pm CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Torrey Lauer
Fee: $189
Discounts Available
Discount Code | Description |
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OSHER | Osher members receive 10% discount. Contact the the Languages Department at 414-227-3118 or languages@uwm.edu. |
HPGM | Receive a 10% discount as a member of the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee Organization. |
Early registration discounts will subtract automatically from the fee if the registration is submitted prior to the deadline. All other discounts require the code in the left column to be entered on the registration form. Only one discount code can be entered on a registration form.
CEUs: 1.5
Enrollment Limit: 20
Program Number: 7781-13256
Registration Deadline: Jan 19
Registration is Full.Date: 6 Wed, Feb 3-Mar 10
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 6-8:30pm CT
Platform: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Instructor: Joel Espinoza
Fee:
$164 by Jan 20
$189 after Jan 20
Discounts Available
Discount Code | Description |
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Early Registration Discount | Register by Wed, Jan 20 and receive $25 off. |
OSHER | Osher members receive 10% discount. Contact the the Languages Department at 414-227-3118 or languages@uwm.edu. |
HPGM | Receive a 10% discount as a member of the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee Organization. |
Early registration discounts will subtract automatically from the fee if the registration is submitted prior to the deadline. All other discounts require the code in the left column to be entered on the registration form. Only one discount code can be entered on a registration form.
CEUs: 1.5
Enrollment Limit: 20
Program Number: 7781-13599
Registration Deadline: Feb 3
Date: 6 Wed, Mar 10-Apr 14
Delivery Method: Face-to-Face
Time: 6-8:30pm CT
Location: UWM School of Continuing Education
Instructor: Manuel Carrero
Fee:
$164 by Feb 25
$189 after Feb 25
Discounts Available
Discount Code | Description |
---|---|
Early Registration Discount | Register by Thu, Feb 25 and receive $25 off. |
OSHER | Osher members receive 10% discount. Contact the the Languages Department at 414-227-3118 or languages@uwm.edu. |
HPGM | Receive a 10% discount as a member of the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee Organization. |
Early registration discounts will subtract automatically from the fee if the registration is submitted prior to the deadline. All other discounts require the code in the left column to be entered on the registration form. Only one discount code can be entered on a registration form.
CEUs: 1.5
Enrollment Limit: 20
Program Number: 7781-13428
Registration Deadline: Mar 9
Date: 6 Mon, Mar 15-Apr 19
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 6-8:30pm CT
Platform: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Instructor: Manuel Carrero
Fee:
$164 by Mar 1
$189 after Mar 1
Discounts Available
Discount Code | Description |
---|---|
Early Registration Discount | Register by Mon, Mar 1 and receive $25 off. |
OSHER | Osher members receive 10% discount. Contact the the Languages Department at 414-227-3118 or languages@uwm.edu. |
HPGM | Receive a 10% discount as a member of the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee Organization. |
Early registration discounts will subtract automatically from the fee if the registration is submitted prior to the deadline. All other discounts require the code in the left column to be entered on the registration form. Only one discount code can be entered on a registration form.
CEUs: 1.5
Enrollment Limit: 16
Program Number: 7781-13521
Registration Deadline: Mar 14
Date: Open enrollment - register any time
Delivery Method: Online
Platform: Other
Instructors:
Karen Woelfle-Potter MBA
Patrice Burns, M.A.
Fee: $350
Discounts Available
Discount Code | Description |
---|---|
OSHER | Osher members receive 10% discount. Contact the the Languages Department at 414-227-3118 or languages@uwm.edu. |
HPGM | Receive a 10% discount as a member of the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee Organization. |
Early registration discounts will subtract automatically from the fee if the registration is submitted prior to the deadline. All other discounts require the code in the left column to be entered on the registration form. Only one discount code can be entered on a registration form.
CEUs: 2.0
Program Number: 7781-13183
Note: Dates on your registration will reflect FY 2021. You will be contacted by your instructor within 1-3 business days to arrange your custom schedule.