Summary
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This mini-course developed by UW–Madison sets you up for success in Spanish 1 with a slow introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish. Guided by an experienced instructor and proven strategies for adult language learners, you will feel success from day one.
Create a solid base of practical knowledge with common phrases and linguistic building blocks that will get you speaking Spanish right away. Intended for true beginners or anyone who wants more reinforcement before joining Spanish 1. All materials included.
Prerequisite: None.
Course format:
You will practice speaking in weekly 30-minute online sessions led by an experienced instructor, with a maximum of 3-6 other participants. To get to know all of your classmates, your conversation time will vary between the first or second 30-minute time slot of the hour you registered for. You should be available for either.
The live online sessions begin one week after the scheduled course start date to allow time to work through the first unit of learning material in preparation for the live conversation practice.
Online course materials introduce new grammar and vocabulary and teach pronunciation, listening, and reading skills through videos, audio and interactive exercises. Budget 3-4 hours a week to work through the online asynchronous content.
Course materials become available online on the scheduled course start date 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.
A printable workbook (PDF) is included in the price. All other materials are available through the course platform.
Sections anticipated for spring 2025 (See Upcoming Dates for open sections and more detail):
Tuesdays, Jan. 7–Feb. 11, 5:30–6:30 p.m. CT
Tuesdays, Jan. 7–Feb. 11, 6:45–7:45 p.m. CT
Tuesdays, Feb. 11–March 18, 8:30–9:30 a.m. CT
Wednesdays, Feb. 12–March 19, 5:30–6:30 p.m. CT
Thursdays, March 27–May 1, 5:30–6:30 p.m. CT
Earn Continuing Education Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
Instructional Hours | 15 |
University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units | 1.5 |
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Course #: 7027-C-LAAS-4859-25-LSA
Fee: $144 For registration assistance: 608-262-2451
continuingstudies.wisc.edu/7027-C-LAAS
Fee
$144
Schedule
Canvas opens on February 12, 2025
Live Sessions on Wednesdays, Feb. 19–March 19, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Canvas closes one month after the course ends.
Register through: February 11, 2025
All times shown in central time.
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Cancellation Policy
- Cancel before the class start date (the day materials are made available): and receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancel after the class start date (the day materials are made available) but before the second virtual conversation session: receive a 60% refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancel after the second virtual conversation session: no refund.