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This course provides opportunities for students to begin to develop and apply skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Students will communicate and interact in structured activities, with a focus on matters of personal interest and everyday situations, and will read and write simple texts in Spanish.
By systematically working through the 4 units and their associated activities, students will develop oral and written skills through the study of vocabulary and grammar complemented by authentic texts. Using the communicative language method with an emphasis on pronunciation and comprehension, students will become more proficient and confident in speaking Spanish independently.
They will also acquire an understanding and appreciation of diverse communities in regions of the world where the language is spoken and develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning. This course is a prerequisite for Spanish 2.
The Ministry of Education ID number (Board School Identification Database -BSID) for Speak Spanish Academy is 880006.
Spanish 1 Academic course content covers Lessons 1 to 4 in Descubre 1 2022 edition.
Students will have access to the digital textbook and workbook to complete the following curriculum while enroled in this course.
- Lesson 1: Hola ¿Qué tal?
- Introducing yourself in Spanish
- Guiding question: How to introduce yourself in Spanish?
- Greetings and goodbyes
- Identifying yourself and others
- Courtesy expressions
- Lesson 2: En la Clase
- The classroom and school life
- Fields of study and school subjects
- Days of the week
- Class schedules
- Lesson 3: La Familia
- The family
- Identifying people
- Professions and occupations
- Lesson 4: Los Pasatiempos
- Pastimes
- Sports
- Places in the city
This course covers the first four units of the content of Lower Beginner A1
Students are required to complete a total of 115 hours which includes:
-In-class discussions and presentations
-Independently completed assignments on the web-based learning platform
-Independently completed projects
-Unit tests and final exam
- Prerequisite: None
- Total number of hours: 115 hours (approx. 90 hours of independent work and 20 hours or more of live, instructor-led conversational practice)
- PACE to complete the course:
- Regular: Up to 6 months
- Semi-Intensive: Up to 4 months
- Intensive: Up to 2 months
- Currently offering:
- Fall – Semi-Intensive September 21,2023 – January 18, 2024. Students will get access to course materials on September 14, 2023, to begin working on the course assignments.
Important considerations about our courses before you sign up:
- We follow the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century and adopt a communicative approach. The student works on the four language abilities in every class: speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
- In order to properly implement a conversational class, it is required:
- 90% Attendance.
- Homework in the digital platform. Depending on the type of course, all of our group courses require between 30 minutes and three hours of homework per week.
- Can’t commit to the homework in a group course? Join us in a private course. Contact us.
- Evaluation Criteria: 100% of the Final Mark
- Homework 40%
- Quizzes 20%
- Class Participation 20%
- Presentations 20%
- Pass rate required: 75%
- Terms and Conditions apply
- If you have more questions, please read our FAQs or contact us
- Technical Requirements for online classes and remote exams
SIELE authorized
examination centerExperienced native
Spanish trainersSpanish private
classes availableSmall size group classes,
6 students max.
SIELE authorized examination center
Experienced native Spanish trainers
Spanish private classes available
Small size group classes. 6 students max.
- REGULAR
1 hour / Once per week / During 10 Months - SEMI-INTENSIVE
2 hours per week / During 6 or 9 Months - INTENSIVE
2-5 Hours / Once or + Per Week / During 3 Months
In-Person - There is a limited number of in-person group and private courses available at our location in Oakville.
Live Online - Meet at the same time and day each week online via Zoom. Complete homework assignments outside of class time. Engage in meaningful conversations with other classmates and a qualified instructor.
Hybrid - Conveniently designed to integrate live online and in-person learning. Never miss another class!
Self Paced Online - Follow a predetermined curriculum and time frame to enable consistent and progressive Spanish study at your own pace.
Yes, however, prior to joining any of the ongoing courses a 75% pass result of a proficiency evaluation is required.
To easily assess what course level is the right fit for you, please take a moment to complete our Spanish proficiency test.
Speak Spanish Academy reserves the right to cancel programs with a full refund due to low enrollment. Two weeks before the starting day, the Academy will refund the full amount.
In the event a student needs to cancel with less than two weeks notice to the course's starting date or for courses in progress. The Academy will only provide credit to be used in 12 months after written cancellation notice is received.
No refunds will be given for the student's absence.
No make-up classes are available for group classes. However, please send us an email at least 3 hours prior to your scheduled class if you can't attend it, and we will record it for you.
Please visit our terms and conditions to learn more about our refund policy.