Summary
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This newly revised 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. Create a solid base of practical knowledge with common phrases and linguistic building blocks that will get you speaking right away. Intended for true beginners or anyone who wants more reinforcement before joining Spanish 1.
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 summer 2024 (See Upcoming Dates for open sections and more detail):
Wednesdays, May 15–June 19, 5:30–6:30 p.m. CT
Thursdays, June 6–July 18, 8-9 a.m. CT (No virtual conversation session on July 4)
Wednesdays, July 17–Aug. 21, 5:30–6:30 p.m. CT
Sections anticipated for fall 2024 (See Upcoming Dates for open sections and more detail):
Tuesdays, Aug. 20–Sept. 24, 8:30–9:30 a.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 |
Upcoming dates (3)
Spanish 0
Location: Online
Course #: 7027-C-LAAS-5504-24-LSA
Fee: $144 For registration assistance: 608-262-2451
continuingstudies.wisc.edu/7027-C-LAAS
Fee
$144
Schedule
The course runs May 15–June 19, with 5 live conversation sessions on Wednesdays, starting May 22. Live conversation small groups are scheduled between 5:30–6:30 p.m. See summary for details.
Register through: May 14, 2024
All times shown in central time.
Instructor
Subject Area:
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.
Spanish 0
Location: Online
Course #: 7027-C-LAAS-4715-25-LSA
Fee: $144 For registration assistance: 608-262-2451
continuingstudies.wisc.edu/7027-C-LAAS
Fee
$144
Schedule
The course runs July 17–Aug. 21, with 5 live conversation sessions on Wednesdays, starting July 24. Live conversation small groups are scheduled between 5:30–6:30 p.m. See summary for details.
Register through: July 16, 2024
All times shown in central time.
Instructor
Subject Area:
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.
Spanish 0
Location: Online
Course #: 7027-C-LAAS-4761-25-LSA
Fee: $144 For registration assistance: 608-262-2451
continuingstudies.wisc.edu/7027-C-LAAS
Fee
$144
Schedule
The course runs June 6–July 18, with 5 live conversation sessions on Thursdays, starting June 13. Live conversation small groups are scheduled between 8–9 a.m. See summary for details. (No virtual conversation session on July 4).
Register through: June 05, 2024
All times shown in central time.
Instructor
Subject Area:
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.