Course runs Aug. 18–Sept. 22, 5 live conversation sessions Wednesdays, starting Aug. 25. Live conversation small groups scheduled between 8:30–9:30 a.m. See summary for details. All participants must be registered by Aug. 17 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Register by: August 17, 2021
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$105
$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 percent refund minus a $25 fee. No refunds after the second session.
This mini-course sets you up for success in Spanish 1 with a slow introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish with proven strategies for learning a new language. Intended for true beginners or anyone who wants more reinforcement before joining Spanish 1.
Prerequisite: None.
Course format: Instructional videos and interactive online materials in the Canvas course platform introduce new grammar and vocabulary and teach pronunciation, listening and reading skills. Participants should budget 3-4 hours a week to work through the online asynchronous materials in preparation for the live online conversation groups. Participants practice speaking live with the instructor in small groups of 3–6 students in 30-minute sessions. Some sections meet once a week, others twice a week. Groups will vary weekly, so participants should be available the entire one-hour time slot. Online course materials available one week before first live conversation class and remain accessible for one month after the course ends.
Want to know more about learning a language online? Read Dr. Julie Dahl’s blog post about our online course format.
Printable workbook (PDF) included in the price.;
Sections available for fall 2021 (See Upcoming Dates for more detail):
Wednesdays, Aug. 18–Sept. 22, 8:30-9:30 a.m. CT
Mondays and Thursdays, Aug. 26–Sept. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. CT (No virtual conversation on Sept. 6)
Mondays and Thursdays, Aug. 30–Sept. 20, 6:45-7:45 p.m. CT (No virtual conversation on Sept. 6)
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By participating in this class you will earn:
| Instructional Hours | 15 |
| University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units | 1.5 |
$105
Course runs Aug. 18–Sept. 22, 5 live conversation sessions Wednesdays, starting Aug. 25. Live conversation small groups scheduled between 8:30–9:30 a.m. See summary for details. All participants must be registered by Aug. 17 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Register by: August 17, 2021
All times shown in central time.
$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 percent refund minus a $25 fee. No refunds after the second session.
$105
Course runs Aug. 26–Sept. 20, 5 live conversation sessions Mondays and Thursdays, starting Sept. 2. Live conversation small groups scheduled between 5:30–6:30 p.m. See Summary for details. All participants must be registered by Aug. 25 at 11:59 p.m.
Register by: August 25, 2021
All times shown in central time.
$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 percent refund minus a $25 fee. No refunds after the second session.
$105
Course runs Aug. 26–Sept. 20, 5 live conversation sessions Mondays and Thursdays, starting Sept 2. Live conversation small groups scheduled between 6:45–7:45 p.m. See Summary for details. All participants must be registered by Aug. 25 at 11:59 p.m.
Register by: August 25, 2021
All times shown in central time.
$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 percent refund minus a $25 fee. No refunds after the second session.
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Contact Christopher Moore at christopher.moore@wisc.edu or 608-262-7389
Email registrations@pyle.wisc.edu or call 608-262-2451.
(PhD, UW-Madison) has taught beginning through advanced Spanish language courses for Continuing Studies for almost a decade. She is dedicated to creating a welcoming learning environment in her courses and enjoys the diversity of thought and experiences that lifelong learners bring to a class.
What did Students like most about the class?
“The professor's high energy and enthusiasm, and the remarkable way the material was presented in so many engaging ways: audios, visuals, games, dialogues--answering all our preguntas with cultural insights and laughter!” - Fred Langlois
"Spanish 0 is a valuable class. I decided to try it, and in the end decided to continue studying Spanish. Makes Spanish 1 less intimidating." - Cheryl Robinson
"I have zero complaints. Keep it exactly the way it is!" - Tom Waeltz