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.
Spanish I is also available online! Work one-on-one with an instructor, mapping together a customized schedule that fits your needs (usually 8-12 weeks per course).
Required Textbook Package (only available at Vista Higher Learning):
“¡ADELANTE! Uno” (used for Spanish I and Spanish II )
Face-to-Face Class (On Campus)
ISBN 978-1-61857-924-9
Price of book: $102.00
Online Class
ISBN 978-1-61857-932-4
Price of book: $144.00
For the online class, please select “Spanish I-II Online” to ensure you receive the “¡ADELANTE! Uno” supersite code.
Do not purchase materials from other stores. Passcodes for VHL’s online resources are required and are only available through Vista Higher Learning.
This course can be applied to the Spanish Language Certificate.
Instructors
Tamara began teaching in 1999 and has taught a variety of Spanish courses for all levels of proficiency. She strives to create a fun, engaging learning environment that allows students to quickly acquire language skills through interactive communication, music, culture ... 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.
All sessions are Face-to-Face unless otherwise noted.
Date: 6 Tue., Jan 22-Feb 26
Time: 6-8:30pm
Location: UWM School of Continuing Education
Instructor: Torrey Lauer
Fee: $179
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: 1.5
Enrollment Limit: 20
Program Number: 7781-11406
Registration Deadline: Tue., Jan. 22
Date: 6 Saturdays, March 16-May 4 (no class April 20, 27)
Time: 9-11:30am
Location: UWM School of Continuing Education
Instructor: Tamara DuPage M.A.
Fee:
$154 by Sat., Mar. 2.
$179 after Sat., Mar. 2.
Discounts Available
| Discount Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Early Registration Discount | Register by Sat., Mar. 2 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.
Enrollment Limit: 20
Program Number: 7781-11833
Registration Deadline: Sat., Mar. 16
Date: 6 Tue., May 14-June 18
Time: 6-8:30pm
Location: UWM School of Continuing Education
Instructor: Marco Adame-Barcenas
Fee:
$154 by Tue., Apr. 30.
$179 after Tue., Apr. 30.
Discounts Available
| Discount Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Early Registration Discount | Register by Tue., Apr. 30 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: 7781-11686
Registration Deadline: Tue., May 14
Date: 6 Tue., Sept 3-Oct 8
Time: 6-8:30pm
Location: UWM School of Continuing Education
Instructor: Karen Woelfle-Potter MBA
Fee:
$164 by Tue., Aug. 20.
$189 after Tue., Aug. 20.
Discounts Available
| Discount Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Early Registration Discount | Register by Tue., Aug. 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: 7781-11622
Registration Deadline: Tue., Sept. 3
Date: Open enrollment - register any time
Location: Online
Instructors:
Karen Woelfle-Potter MBA
Tamara DuPage M.A.
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
Program Number: 7781-11371
Note: Dates on your registration invoice may reflect fiscal year 2019. You will be contacted by your instructor within 2-3 business days to arrange your class schedule.
