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Secure an hour of time with Our expert Parent Educator Kathy Matthews. Kathy will customize your hour to fit your needs and topic. Rate of $35 is per hour.
This course provides a fun, engaging introduction to Spanish. Learn basic sentence construction, verbs, pronunciation, and useful travel phrases and tips for Spanish-speaking countries. Participants will enjoy practicing together, sharing common interests, and gaining practical language skills for an enjoyable experience.
These are the key instructional objectives based on the course description:
1. Basic Sentence Construction: Students will learn to form simple sentences and phrases in Spanish.
2. Verb Usage: Students will understand and use essential verbs in basic conversations. Some differences between Spanish and English verbs.
3. Pronunciation: Students will practice and improve their Spanish pronunciation for better communication.
4. Vocabulary: Students will acquire some basic and useful vocabulary.
5. Cultural Insight: Students will gain cultural knowledge by discussing travel experiences and common interests with fellow participants as well as learning the peculiarities of different Spanish speaking countries.
6. Practical Application: Students will practice conversational Spanish in a fun and engaging environment.
The instruction format includes a combination of instructor-led lessons, group discussions, and interactive practice. Students will engage in guided conversations, pronunciation exercises, and group activities to reinforce learning in a fun and supportive environment.
**This class is recommended for Seniors who are 55+, but anyone 18+ is welcome to sign up!
Jorge, a recently retired CEO, brings nearly 30 years of international business experience and a strong engineering background. Holding a Master’s Degree in Business from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, he played a key role in expanding a U.S.-based hospitality business across Latin America, establishing operations in countries such as Colombia, Peru, Panama, and Aruba.
Now, Jorge shares his expertise and passion for the Spanish language and Spanish speaking countries by teaching online and in-person Spanish courses.
Jorge Matheus
No Class Nov 24 & Nov 26
