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.
| In-person or Live Online | On-demand Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Format | Meet at the same time each week with the instructor and up to 15 classmates. | • Perfect for individuals leading busy lives seeking the flexibility of asynchronous learning with adjustable due dates. • Self-guided learning with instructor support. • Typically 6-16 weeks per course |
| Course Fee | $229 | $399 |
| Textbook Info | “¡ADELANTE! Uno,” Third Edition ISBN: 978-1-54332-100-5 Price: $82.00 (6-month SS access) or ISBN: 978-1-54331-923-1 Price: $129.95 (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: $159.95 Includes Access to VHL Central's SuperSite Plus and WebSAM |
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This course can be applied to the Spanish Language Certificate.
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.
Instructors
Currently based in Mexico City, Alaina Brandt holds a Master of Arts in Language, Literature, and Translation from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Spanish and English Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire,… read more
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
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 is passionate about language and student learning and thoroughly enjoys teaching Spanish in the online program. She has over 25 years of experience teaching at the university level and loves witnessing students develop their communication and language skills.… read more
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.