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- February 5, 2020
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Summary
This practical high-beginner’s course blends the best practices of our in-person instruction with active online learning outside the classroom. Improve your ability to converse about more topics in the present tense, take your first steps in the past tense, and grow your comprehension skills, all in the context of real-life situations. Workbook included in the price. Textbook required. Prerequisite: Spanish 1.
Please see the textbook link at the right side of the course information page for details.
Outline
Lesson 1: The pleasure of travel
Themes and communication goals
- Reserving hotel rooms
- Asking for information
- Agreeing/disagreeing
- Talking about experiences
- Apologizing
Language skills
- G-verbs
- También / tampoco
- Indirect object pronouns
- Present perfect tense
- Irregular participles
- Muy / mucho
Culture
- Mallorca
- Cuba
- Formal complaints
- Ecuador
Lesson 2: Review of Spanish 1
Lesson 3: Going for a hike
Themes and communication goals
- Clothes and colors
- Daily routines
- The weather
- Making comparisons
- Making recommendations
- Describing a process
Language skills
- Prepositions
- Saber vs. poder
- Lengthening phrases
- Otro/a
- Future with IR
Culture
- El Camino de Santiago
- El Camino Inca
- Perú
Lesson 4: Let’s make plans
Themes and communication goals
- Proposing ideas
- Making plans
- Giving a definition
- Ordering in a restaurant
- Enjoying food
Language skills
- Prepositions
- Saber vs. poder
- Lengthening phrases
- Otro/a
- Future with IR
Culture
- The importance of food and friendships
- Going out to eat
- Chile
Lesson 5: My new house
Themes and communication goals
- Describing an apartment or house
- Furniture and appliances
- Talking about the past
Language skills
- Mayoría, algunos, nadie…
- Introduction past tenses
- SER and IR
Culture
- Housing in Spain
- Responding to compliments
- Argentina
Lesson 6: Let’s practice and review!
This practical high-beginner’s course blends the best practices of our in-person instruction with active online learning outside the classroom. Improve your ability to converse about more topics in the present tense, take your first steps in the past tense, and grow your comprehension skills, all in the context of real-life situations. Workbook included in the price. Textbook required. Prerequisite: Spanish 1.
Please see the textbook link at the right side of the course information page for details.
Outline
Lesson 1: The pleasure of travel
Themes and communication goals
- Reserving hotel rooms
- Asking for information
- Agreeing/disagreeing
- Talking about experiences
- Apologizing
Language skills
- G-verbs
- También / tampoco
- Indirect object pronouns
- Present perfect tense
- Irregular participles
- Muy / mucho
Culture
- Mallorca
- Cuba
- Formal complaints
- Ecuador
Lesson 2: Review of Spanish 1
Lesson 3: Going for a hike
Themes and communication goals
- Clothes and colors
- Daily routines
- The weather
- Making comparisons
- Making recommendations
- Describing a process
Language skills
- Prepositions
- Saber vs. poder
- Lengthening phrases
- Otro/a
- Future with IR
Culture
- El Camino de Santiago
- El Camino Inca
- Perú
Lesson 4: Let’s make plans
Themes and communication goals
- Proposing ideas
- Making plans
- Giving a definition
- Ordering in a restaurant
- Enjoying food
Language skills
- Prepositions
- Saber vs. poder
- Lengthening phrases
- Otro/a
- Future with IR
Culture
- The importance of food and friendships
- Going out to eat
- Chile
Lesson 5: My new house
Themes and communication goals
- Describing an apartment or house
- Furniture and appliances
- Talking about the past
Language skills
- Mayoría, algunos, nadie…
- Introduction past tenses
- SER and IR
Culture
- Housing in Spain
- Responding to compliments
- Argentina
Lesson 6: Let’s practice and review!
Earn Credit Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
Continuing Education Hours
35
Continuing Education Units, CEU
3.5
What Attendees Are Saying:
“The instructor did a really great job of mixing the different aspects of the class, incorporating speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities into the class structure, which really helped drive home the different skills. The UW course packet was also very helpful in learning between class sessions.” – Eric Hettler
“The teachers were skilled and positive. I felt encouraged to speak in Spanish.” – Hank Sherman
Upcoming Dates
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Schedule
11 weeks; Wed, Feb 5-Apr 22, 8:30-10 a.m. (no class Mar 18)
Instructor(s)
JULIE DAHL
JULIE DAHL (PhD, UW-Madison) directs Continuing Studies Language programs and has extensive experience training adult learners. She has lived abroad on multiple occasions and genuinely loves the work of training people to break down barriers by developing language and intercultural skills.
Fee
$215
Location
Blended: in-person & online
UW-Madison South Madison Partnership (At the Village on Park)
2312 S. Park St.
Madison WI 53713
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Schedule
11 weeks; Wed, Feb 12-Apr 29, 5:30-7 p.m. (no class Mar 18)
Instructor(s)
Fee
$215
Location
Blended: in-person & online
Pyle Center
702 Langdon St.
Madison WI
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Schedule
11 weeks; Wed, Feb 12-Apr 29, 7:15-8:45 p.m. (no class Mar 18)
Instructor(s)
Fee
$215
Location
Blended: in-person & online
Pyle Center
702 Langdon St.
Madison WI
Earn Credit Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
Questions?
Registration:Questions about this program:
- Christopher Moore
- christopher.moore@wisc.edu
- 608-262-7389
Cancellation Policy:
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
Continuing Studies FAQs
What Attendees Are Saying:
“The instructor did a really great job of mixing the different aspects of the class, incorporating speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities into the class structure, which really helped drive home the different skills. The UW course packet was also very helpful in learning between class sessions.” – Eric Hettler
“The teachers were skilled and positive. I felt encouraged to speak in Spanish.” – Hank Sherman
Have Questions?
Contact:- Christopher Moore
- christopher.moore@wisc.edu
- 608-262-7389
ANNA GEMRICH
ANNA GEMRICH (PhD, Univ. of Texas-Austin) has many years experience teaching Spanish language, Latin American literature, and Spanish for the professions (medical and business). She is mostly retired, but can't stay away from teaching.
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Upcoming Dates
February 5 - April 22, 2020
6905-20-LSA
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Schedule
11 weeks; Wed, Feb 5-Apr 22, 8:30-10 a.m. (no class Mar 18)
Add to CalendarInstructor(s)
JULIE DAHL
JULIE DAHL (PhD, UW-Madison) directs Continuing Studies Language programs and has extensive experience training adult learners. She has lived abroad on multiple occasions and genuinely loves the work of training people to break down barriers by developing language and intercultural skills.
Fee
$215
Location
Blended: in-person & online
UW-Madison South Madison Partnership (At the Village on Park)
2312 S. Park St.
Madison, WI 53713
February 12 - April 29, 2020
7013-20-LSA
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Schedule
11 weeks; Wed, Feb 12-Apr 29, 5:30-7 p.m. (no class Mar 18)
Add to CalendarInstructor(s)
ANNA GEMRICH
ANNA GEMRICH (PhD, Univ. of Texas-Austin) has many years experience teaching Spanish language, Latin American literature, and Spanish for the professions (medical and business). She is mostly retired, but can't stay away from teaching.
Fee
$215
Location
Blended: in-person & online
Pyle Center
702 Langdon St.
Madison, WI
February 12 - April 29, 2020
6904-20-LSA
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Schedule
11 weeks; Wed, Feb 12-Apr 29, 7:15-8:45 p.m. (no class Mar 18)
Add to CalendarInstructor(s)
ANNA GEMRICH
ANNA GEMRICH (PhD, Univ. of Texas-Austin) has many years experience teaching Spanish language, Latin American literature, and Spanish for the professions (medical and business). She is mostly retired, but can't stay away from teaching.
Fee
$215
Location
Blended: in-person & online
Pyle Center
702 Langdon St.
Madison, WI
Customize it
Turn this class into a learning experience tailored to your organization's specific training needs.
Earn Credit Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
Continuing Education Hours
35
Continuing Education Units, CEU
3.5
Questions?
Registration:Questions about this program:
- Christopher Moore
- christopher.moore@wisc.edu
- 608-262-7389
Cancellation Policy:
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
What Attendees Are Saying:
“The instructor did a really great job of mixing the different aspects of the class, incorporating speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities into the class structure, which really helped drive home the different skills. The UW course packet was also very helpful in learning between class sessions.” – Eric Hettler
“The teachers were skilled and positive. I felt encouraged to speak in Spanish.” – Hank Sherman
- Christopher Moore
- christopher.moore@wisc.edu
- 608-262-7389
Cancellation Policy:
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
Have Questions?
We have collected answers to common questions in our
FAQs.
You can also contact Customer Service at or
608-262-1156.
Continuing Studies FAQs
Previous Class
7041-20-LSA
Schedule
11 weeks; Wed, Sep 25-Dec 11, 7:15-8:45pm (no class Nov 27)
Instructor(s)
ANNA GEMRICH
Location
Pyle Center
702 Langdon St.
Madison, WI