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,” Second Edition ISBN: 978-1-61857-924-9 Price: $102 Includes Access to VHL Central's SuperSite | “¡ADELANTE! Uno,” Second Edition ISBN: 978-1-61857-932-4 Price: $144 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 Sat, July 25-Aug 29
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 9-11:30am CT
Platform: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Instructor: Joel Espinoza
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: 7781-12656
Note: Logistical details will be provided to all registered participants a week before the course begins.
Registration Deadline: July 25
Date: 6 Tue, Sept 8-Oct 13
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 6-8:30pm CT
Platform: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Instructor: Karen Woelfle-Potter MBA
Fee:
$164 by Aug 25
$189 after Aug 25
Discounts Available
| Discount Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Early Registration Discount | Register by Tue, Aug 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: 7781-12816
Registration Deadline: Sept 8
Date: 6 Thur., Oct 29-Dec 10 (no class 11/26/20)
Delivery Method: Live Online
Platform: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Instructor: Joel Espinoza
Fee:
$164 by Oct 15
$189 after Oct 15
Discounts Available
| Discount Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Early Registration Discount | Register by Thu, Oct 15 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: 7781-12663
Registration Deadline: Oct 29
Date: 6 Tue, Jan 19-Feb 23, 2021
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 6-8:30pm CT
Platform: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Instructor: Torrey Lauer
Fee:
$164 by Jan 5, 2021
$189 after Jan 5, 2021
Discounts Available
| Discount Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Early Registration Discount | Register by Tue, Jan 5, 2021 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: 7781-13256
Registration Deadline: July 21
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.