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- September 30, 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.
Online course materials are available for one month after class meetings end.
Please see the textbook link under Fee and More Information.
This in-person class may move to online if necessary due to COVID-19. Check this page for updates. If you’ve already registered, we will contact you directly with any changes.
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.
Online course materials are available for one month after class meetings end.
Please see the textbook link under Fee and More Information.
This in-person class may move to online if necessary due to COVID-19. Check this page for updates. If you’ve already registered, we will contact you directly with any changes.
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, Sep 30-Dec 16, 5:30-7 p.m. (no class Nov 25)
Instructor(s)
Fee
$215
Location
Online
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Schedule
11 weeks; Wed, Sep 30-Dec 16, 7:15-8:45 p.m. (no class Nov 25)
Instructor(s)
Fee
$215
Location
Online
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:
$25 fee if you cancel before the first class. If you cancel less than 3 business days but before the second session, there will be an 80% refund minus a $25 fee. No refunds after the second session.
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
September 30 - December 16, 2020
7040-21-LSA
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Schedule
11 weeks; Wed, Sep 30-Dec 16, 5:30-7 p.m. (no class Nov 25)
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
Online
,
September 30 - December 16, 2020
7041-21-LSA
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Schedule
11 weeks; Wed, Sep 30-Dec 16, 7:15-8:45 p.m. (no class Nov 25)
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
Online
,
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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:
$25 fee if you cancel before the first class. If you cancel less than 3 business days but before the second session, there will be an 80% refund minus a $25 fee. No refunds after the second session.
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:
$25 fee if you cancel before the first class. If you cancel less than 3 business days but before the second session, there will be an 80% refund minus a $25 fee. No refunds after the second session.
Have Questions?
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FAQs.
You can also contact Customer Service at or
608-262-1156.
Continuing Studies FAQs