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
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
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
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: Open enrollment – Register anytime
Delivery Method: On-Demand 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: 7781-13989
Note: Dates on your registration invoice will reflect FY 2022, however you will be contacted by your instructor within 1-3 business days to arrange your custom schedule.
Registration Deadline: June 30, 2022
Date: 6 Tue, Sept 7-Oct 12
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 6-8:30pm CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Karen Woelfle-Potter MBA
Fee: $189
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: 7781-13697
Registration Deadline: Sept 7
Registration deadline has passed.Date: 6 Thu, Sept 16-Oct 21
Delivery Method: In-person
Time: 6-8:30pm CT
Location: UWM School of Continuing Education
Instructor: Manuel Carrero
Fee: $189
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: 16
Program Number: 7781-13902
Registration Deadline: Sept 15
Registration deadline has passed.Date: 6 Thursdays Oct 28-Dec 9, 2021 (no class 11/25)
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 6-8:30pm CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Joel Espinoza
Fee:
$164 by Oct 14
$189 after Oct 14
Discounts Available
| Discount Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Early Registration Discount | Register by Thu, Oct 14 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: 15
Program Number: 7781-13638
Registration Deadline: Oct 28
