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Spanish I Accelerated
Thursdays — 7:45-9:00 pm — December 2011 through May 2012
up to 12 class size
(for older beginners, approx. junior high to high school ages)
Prerequisites: For new or continuing Spanish I learners. Some understanding of numbers, telling time, calendar, alphabet, singular and plural nouns, definite and indefinite articles, me/no me gusta, the verbs ser and estar, personal pronouns, conjugation of regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, negation, interrogatives, the verbs ir, tener, and venir, position of adjectives, prepositions, possessive adjectives, and the personal a. Maturity level commensurate with being able to sit and do guided practice in class for an extended period of time. Will be expected to complete book work and creative writing assignments independently for homework.
Description: Units to include more advanced grammatical concepts such as acabar de + infinitive, el complemento indirecto, oír, traer, decir, el cambio o->ue, u->ue, e->ie, e->i, el infinitivo con otro verbo, comparativos y superlativos, el pretérito, los verbos reflexivos, hace...que, saber y conocer with written homework (click here to see this week's homework), quizzes, and tests. Class time will focus on beginning conversation. Class textbook will be provided.
Preschool/Elementary Spanish
Wednesdays — 2:15-3:15 pm — January through May 2012
up to 12 class size / class minimum 5
(for ages 3-7)
Prerequisites: Some independent reading and writing skills. For maximum benefit, should be able to copy entire words in writing and identify individual words on sight independently.
Description: Basic units to include letters, numbers, vowel sounds, colors, shapes, animals, body parts, etc. using coloring sheets, songs, videos, books, & games. Writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills will be sharpened to skill level of students. Class workbook will be provided.
Elementary/Middle School Spanish
Wednesdays — 3:15-4:15 pm — January through May 2012
up to 12 class size / class minimum 5
(for approximate grade levels 3rd-8th)
Prerequisites: For new or continuing Spanish learners. Maturity level commensurate with being able to sit and do guided practice in class for an extended period of time. Will be expected to complete some book work, puzzles, and small projects independently for homework.
Description: Basic units to include review of the alphabet, greetings, calendar, telling time, weather, numbers, vowel sounds, discussing friends, family, and home. Conjugation of verbs, noun/adjective agreement, and other Spanish I concepts will be introduced. Cultural differences between the United States and the Spanish-speaking world will be highlighted. Guided reading, grammar exercises, songs, videos, puzzles, & online activities will be the predominant methods of instruction. Writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills will be sharpened to skill level of students. Class workbook will be provided.
French I Advanced
Wednesdays - 7:45-9:00 pm - January through May 2012
up to 12 class size
(for older beginners, approx. junior high to high school ages)
Prerequisites: For new or continuing French I learners. Maturity level commensurate with being able to sit and do guided practice in class for an extended period of time. Will be expected to complete book work and creative writing assignments independently for homework.
Description: Units to include maps, greetings, alphabet, dates & times, numbers, letters, vowel sounds, accent and pronunciation, negation, definite and indefinite articles, regular -er verbs, the verbs avoir, prendre, aller, vouloir, être, pouvoir, avoir besoin de, demonstrative adjectives, contractions, question formation, possessive adjectives, adjective agreement, partitive articles, and the pronoun en with written homework, quizzes, and tests. Class time will focus on beginning conversation. Class textbook will be provided.
Private Tutoring — (30-min to 1-hr increments) — August 2011 thru May 2012
class minimum 1
(for grades K-College)
Prerequisites: Should bring textbook, all prior graded tests and quizzes, class notes, and vocabulary notebook to first tutoring session.
Description: Sessions start with an analysis of where the student is in the language and what capacities/interest level he/she has to learn foreign language. After that, a strategic plan to encourage and to empower the student with some tried and true techniques is established. The student is then expected to continue to implement these techniques on his/her own in between sessions and to hone at each subsequent session. We will simultaneously be reviewing and drilling key concepts he/she may have missed.
Scheduling: Contact Señora Raquel today to arrange your best specific dates and times in 30-min, 45-min, or 1-hr increments. A minimum of 2 days' notice is requested on all tutoring sessions. A 5% tuition discount is available for paying ahead for 6 or more sessions.
Available dates: 11/28-12/21, 12/26-12/29, 1/2-1/3.
Slots taken: Mondays 8:00-9:30 pm, Wednesdays 6:45-8:00 pm, 8:00-9:30 pm.
Intro to Salsa & Salsa Social — Saturday, January 7 — 6:00-9:00 pm
class minimum 10
(for grades 7-Adult)
Prerequisites: Wear dance movement apparel and dress dance shoes if you have them. Tennis shoes are definitely less conducive than just a nice pair of well-fitted heels. No prior Salsa dancing experience required, but prior dancing of any kind especially partner dancing will expedite learning.
Description: This is an all-in-one Salsa learning and dancing experience sponsored by Infinity Dance Studio. We will learn a basic Salsa series of movements, partner up, and complete a class in one hour. Then 7-9 pm is reserved for practice with a variety of partners to hone these and other moves in a fun, social dancing format.
Intermediate Salsa Technique — Sunday, January 8 — 6:30-7:30 pm
class minimum 5
(for grades 7-Adult)
Prerequisites: Wear dance movement apparel and dress dance shoes. Must have a good understanding of basic Salsa and a desire to perform for public display (even if that's just to look awesome at the Latin clubs on the weekend).
Description: This class will be taught by Katrina herself sponsored by Infinity Dance Studio. One member of the group must bring a video camera so that the moves can be captured for future reference in this fast-paced mastery class format. Arm, hip, leg, and facial expressions of drama and passion appropriate and typical to the Salsa style will be covered.
Cha Cha Cha Master Class & Social Party — Saturday, January 14 — 6:00-9:00 pm
class minimum 10
(for grades 7-Adult)
Prerequisites: Must have a good understanding of basic Cha Cha Cha.
Description: Have you watched ’Dancing with the Stars’ and thought, ’I wish I could learn that? Here is your chance. Come learn the Cha Cha Cha. Come alone or bring your friends – no partner necessary. Wear something you can move in and shoes that stay on your feet.! After the class, stay and socialize. Meet new friends and have fun. Learn the steps and then stay for a Social Party and practice your new moves. Light refreshments will be provided.
By Request
Spanish for Customer Service - Tuesdays & Thursdays
up to 14 class size / class minimum 5
(for professionals in target industries)
Times:
11:30 am-1:00 pm - Customer Service and Cellular
12:30-2:00 pm - Medical and Pharmacy
Location:
Exclusive sessions for working professionals
Inside Houlihan's at the DoubleTree Hotel*
Prerequisites: For new or continuing Spanish I learners. Maturity level commensurate with being able to sit and do guided practice in class for an extended period of time. Will be expected to complete book work, verbal practice, and contribute to in-class discussions as well as any assigned homework.
Description: Class time will focus on targeted phrases for your industry, greetings, dates & times, numbers, letters, vowel sounds, pronunciation, culture, etc. Homework based on job-specific needs assessment will be assigned. Group interaction activities will be planned to benefit from a more dynamic learning environment. Group activity will focus on dialogue simulation based on the target work environment. Time overlap session will focus on interactive verbal practice utilizing real-life scenarios from target industry processes, forms, applications, etc.
Registration: A deposit of $50 must be submitted with your registration by Saturday, July 2, 2011 in order to guarantee your seat in this session. The balance of your class fees will be due at the first class. Included for your fees will be 12 hours of in-class instruction, on-the-job manual, audio CD, practice CD-ROM, email and phone support for 3 months following your class.
Optional: Meals and drinks are available for purchase from Houlihan’s.
Fees: $50 deposit due with registration by 7/2/11, $190 due by first class on 7/5/11.
Registration: Click here for the registration form and waiver.
* Class must have a minimum of five (5) participants to be operated in its present format. Dates and location subject to change; in the event that a location is not available every effort will be made to find a suitable alternative.
AT&T (on-site) Basic Spanish for Customer Service - Mondays & Wednesdays
up to 25 class size
(for selected employees only)
Prerequisites: For new or continuing Spanish I learners. Maturity level commensurate with being able to sit and do guided practice in class for an extended period of time. Will be expected to complete book work, verbal practice, and contribute to in-class discussions as well as any assigned homework.
Description: Units to include targeted vocabulary to the customer service environment, greetings, dates & times, numbers, letters, vowel sounds, pronunciation, verbs, culture, etc. with written homework and a final evaluation. Class time will focus on extended beginning phone dialogues similar to the AT&T environment. Class textbook, CD-ROM, and listening CD will be provided. Will plan to utilize an on-site training room to simulate realistic phone conversations.
Online Resources: Click on Homework.
Preschool Spanish
up to 12 class size
(for ages 3-7)
Prerequisites: Developmentally up to walking independently and talking in complete sentences. Able to be away from mommy for at least one hour. Gets along well with other children with a minimum of discipline.
Description: Basic units to include letters, numbers, vowel sounds, colors, shapes, animals, body parts, etc. using coloring sheets, songs, videos, books, & games. Listening and speaking skills will be the main focus. Class workbook will be provided.
Elementary Spanish - Wednesdays
up to 12 class size / class minimum 5
(for grades K—5th)
Prerequisites: Some independent reading and writing skills. Should be able to write short sentences independently.
Description: Basic units to include letters, numbers, vowel sounds, colors, shapes, animals, body parts, etc. using coloring sheets, songs, videos, books, & games. Writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills will be sharpened to skill level of students. Class workbook will be provided.
Elementary Spanish Advanced — Tuesdays
up to 12 class size
(for grades K—4th)
Prerequisites: Should be able to write short sentences and read short directions independently.
Description: Basic units to include review of letters, numbers, vowel sounds, colors, shapes, animals, etc. and more extensive vocabulary in the most commonly used areas using coloring sheets, songs, videos, books, & games. Writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills will be sharpened to skill level of students. Class workbook will be provided. (Click here to see what we've been up to this week.)
Middle School Spanish — Tuesdays
up to 12 class size
(for approximate grade levels 4th-8th)
Prerequisites: For new or continuing Spanish learners. Maturity level commensurate with being able to sit and do guided practice in class for an extended period of time. Will be expected to complete some book work, puzzles, and small projects independently for homework.
Description: Basic units to include review of the alphabet, greetings, calendar, telling time, weather, numbers, vowel sounds, discussing friends, family, and home. Conjugation of verbs, noun/adjective agreement, and other Spanish I concepts will be introduced. Cultural differences between the United States and the Spanish-speaking world will be highlighted. Guided reading, grammar exercises, songs, videos, puzzles, & online activities will be the predominant methods of instruction. Writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills will be sharpened to skill level of students. Class workbook will be provided.
Advanced Middle School Spanish
up to 12 class size
(for approximate grade levels 5th-8th)
Prerequisites: For new or continuing Spanish learners. Maturity level commensurate with being able to sit and do guided practice in class for an extended period of time. Will be expected to complete some book work, puzzles, and small projects independently for homework.
Description: Basic units to include the alphabet, greetings, calendar, telling time, weather, numbers, vowel sounds, discussing friends, family, home, class, shopping, dining out, sports, etc. Cultural differences between the United States and the Spanish-speaking world will be highlighted. Guided reading, grammar exercises, songs, videos, puzzles, & online activities will be the predominant methods of instruction. Writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills will be sharpened to skill level of students. Class textbook will be provided.
Spanish I - Thursdays
up to 12 class size
(for older beginners, approx. junior high to high school ages)
Prerequisites: For new or continuing Spanish I learners. Maturity level commensurate with being able to sit and do guided practice in class for an extended period of time. Will be expected to complete book work and creative writing assignments independently for homework.
Description: Units to include maps, greetings, family, dates & times, numbers, letters, vowel sounds, pronunciation, verbs, culture, cities, eating, holidays, home, sports, weather, school, etc. with written homework, quizzes, and tests. Class time will focus on beginning conversation. Class textbook will be provided.
Spanish II - Thursdays
up to 12 class size / class minimum 5
(for children and adults who have satisfactorily completed Spanish I)
Prerequisites: For new or continuing Spanish II level learners. Understanding of acabar de + infinitive, el complemento indirecto, oír, traer, decir, el cambio o->ue, u->ue, e->ie, e->i, el infinitivo con otro verbo, comparativos y superlativos, el pretérito, los verbos reflexivos, hace...que, saber y conocer. Maturity level commensurate with being able to sit and do guided practice in class for an extended period of time. Will be expected to complete book work and creative writing assignments independently or in small groups for homework.
Description: Units to include reviews of prerequisite grammar listed above, ser and estar, subject pronouns, direct & indirect object pronouns, stem-changing verbs, commands, comparatives & superlatives, some irregular verbs, cardinal & ordinal numbers, preterite of -ar, -er, & -ir verbs, and reflexive verbs, and additional studies as time allows with written homework, quizzes, and tests. Class time will focus on quicker, intermediate conversation. Class textbook and additional readings will be provided.
Spanish II/III Advanced — Tuesdays
up to 12 class size
(for older children of any grade/age who have satisfactorily completed Spanish I)
Prerequisites: For new or continuing Spanish II level learners. Understanding of ser and estar, subject pronouns, direct & indirect object pronouns, stem-changing verbs, commands, comparatives & superlatives, some irregular verbs, cardinal & ordinal numbers, preterite of -ar, -er, & -ir verbs, and reflexive verbs. Maturity level commensurate with being able to sit and do guided practice in class for an extended period of time. Will be expected to complete book work and creative writing assignments independently or in small groups for homework.
Description: Units to include reviews of prerequisite grammar listed above, negative commands, possessive pronouns & adjectives, subjunctive, infinitives, present progressive, imperfect, por and para, future, and additional studies as time allows with written homework, quizzes, and tests. Class time will focus on quicker, intermediate conversation. Class textbook and additional readings will be provided.
Español IV/SAT II Prep — Tuesdays
up to 12 class size
(for older children of any grade/age who have satisfactorily completed Spanish III or Spanish II alone with an A or B+)
Prerequisites: For new or continuing advanced Spanish III level learners. Mastery of all regular and irregular -ar, -er, and -ir, reflexive, and stem-changing verbs in the present, preterite, imperfect, conditional and future tenses and the indicative and subjunctive moods, commands, usage of ser and estar, subject pronouns, direct & indirect object pronouns, comparatives & superlatives, cardinal & ordinal numbers, possessive pronouns & adjectives, infinitives, present progressive, and por and para. Maturity level commensurate with being able to sit and do guided practice in class for an extended period of time. Will be expected to complete book work and creative writing assignments independently or in small groups for homework.
Description: Units to include reviews of prerequisite grammar listed above, advanced verb forms, idiomatic expressions, advanced conversation, pronunciation, and listening speed and additional studies as time allows with written homework, quizzes, tests, and essays. Class time will focus on fast, advanced conversation. Class textbook and/or workbook and additional readings will be provided.
Exit Exam: Class will be expected to register, to study, and to take the SAT II: Spanish with Listening Subject Test given yearly in November for advanced placement and potential credit upon entering a college degree program.
Spanish II and IV Almuerzo
up to 20 class size
(for any students currently enrolled in Spanish II or IV)
Fees: Just $10 per student per month, added to monthly tuition payment
Description: Conversation happens most naturally around a dining table. So that Señora Raquel may also have a chance to catch a quick bite, all students enrolled in Spanish II or IV may come early or stay late and bring a sack lunch to enjoy while ONLY SPANISH CONVERSATION IS ALLOWED AT THIS TABLE!
French II — Wednesdays
up to 12 class size
(for older beginners, approx. junior high to high school ages)
Prerequisites: For new or continuing French II learners. Understanding of maps, greetings, alphabet, dates & times, numbers, letters, vowel sounds, accent and pronunciation, negation, definite and indefinite articles, regular -er verbs, the verbs avoir, prendre, aller, vouloir, être, pouvoir, avoir besoin de, demonstrative adjectives, contractions, question formation, possessive adjectives, adjective agreement, partitive articles, and the pronoun en. Maturity level commensurate with being able to sit and do guided practice in class for an extended period of time. Will be expected to complete book work and creative writing assignments independently for homework.
Description: Units to include review of prerequisite topics, passé composé with avoir, placement of adverbs, -re verbs, direct and indirect object pronouns, nominalization of adjectives, -ir verbs, maps, greetings, family, dates & times, numbers, letters, vowel sounds, pronunciation, verbs, c'est vs. il/elle est, prepositions, the pronoun y, and selected French II topics with written homework (click here to see this week's homework), quizzes, and tests. Class time will focus on beginning conversation. Class textbook will be provided.
French II/III — Tuesdays
up to 12 class size / class minimum 5
(for older beginners, approx. junior high to high school ages)
Prerequisites: For new or continuing French II learners. Understanding of maps, greetings, alphabet, dates & times, numbers, letters, vowel sounds, accent and pronunciation, negation, definite and indefinite articles, regular -er verbs, the verbs avoir, prendre, aller, vouloir, être, pouvoir, avoir besoin de, demonstrative adjectives, contractions, question formation, possessive adjectives, adjective agreement, partitive articles, and the pronoun en. Maturity level commensurate with being able to sit and do guided practice in class for an extended period of time. Will be expected to complete book work and creative writing assignments independently for homework.
Description: Units to include review of prerequisite topics,
passé composé with avoir, placement of adverbs, -re verbs, direct and indirect object pronouns, nominalization of adjectives, -ir verbs, maps, greetings, family, dates & times, numbers, letters, vowel sounds, pronunciation, verbs, c'est vs. il/elle est, prepositions, the pronoun y, and selected French II topics with written homework (click here to see this week's homework), quizzes, and tests. Class time will focus on beginning conversation. Class textbook will be provided.
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