Learn Spanish On-line From Live Instructors! - "Beginning Spanish 1"
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Provided by Online Training Directory
Beginning Spanish 1 features 20 sessions taught in English by a live instructor and delivered in the Virtual Classroom. Discover an exciting way to learn the basic skills you need to communicate in Spanish. This 3 month introductory course combines the effectiveness of being taught by an instructor in a classroom with the flexibility and independence of online learning.
The Course As a registered student, an instructor is assigned to you to act as your own personal trainer. In addition to teaching the conversation classes, your instructor makes sure you're on track and making the progress you expect. Classes are limited to eight participants at a time - that means that you get the attention you need to meet your goal of communicating in Spanish. There are many options available:Scheduled group classes We all know that learning is more effective when it takes place in a group. Interacting in a group helps to motivate and brings out the personal best in each student. That?s the reason why we assign a group to all of our students according to their level. New groups will start every month, as long as the minimum number of students required for a class has been met. If we must wait to reach the minimum number, you will have access to all the online resources and the bulletin board classes (see below) until the formal class begins. For each level, there will be a morning class some time between 9:00 AM and noon Eastern Time, an afternoon class between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time and an evening class some time between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM Eastern Time. Classes will take place either on Mondays and Wednesdays or on Tuesdays and Thursdays.Bulletin board classes For those of you not interested in attending a scheduled class you will be given a link to a bulletin board where you can check on a weekly basis when a class is being offered.
You sign up for the class you want and when there is a minimum number of students, the class will take place. The material taught will vary from class to class to cover topics of interest at different levels.Working without virtual classes If you are not interested in participating in our Virtual Classroom and just want to take the course using the online resources, we?ll send you the course syllabus so that you can take full advantage of the online resources. The results of the placement test will indicate the best level for you to start working on the interactive online lessons. These self-paced lessons are divided into three levels initial, intermediate and advanced. Each evel is made up of four modules containing six lessons each. From the progress report at the end of each module, you'll know exactly how you're doing. If you need more help, you can take advantage of the learning tools and resources that are always at your disposal. Course Goals To noticeably improve yourn Spanish communication skills through top-notch instruction in the conversation classes, guidance through the online lessons, and access to variety of independent learning tools and resources. Available Resources To noticeably improve yourn Spanish communication skills through top-notch instruction in the conversation classes, guidance through the online lessons, and access to variety of independent learning tools and resources.
You will have access to:1. Your own personal instructor From the very beginning, a personal instructor will be assigned to you. SpanishFirst.cominstructors are native Spanish teachers with experience in teaching Spanish as a Second Language. Your personal instructor will: ? ? Design a personalized training program to meet your individual needs ? Teach your conversation classes in the Virtual Classroom ? Make sure you use the resource tools available at SpanishFirst.com to your best advantage ? Respond to your email inquiries ? Monitor your progress - helping, supporting and motivating you through the process.
You can count on your personal instructor to be there for you! 2. Unlimited access to the members only study zone You will have unlimited access to the study zone for the duration of your course. That's where you'll find: ? The Virtual Classroom for your conversation classes ? Spanish lessons to learn at your own pace and at your own level: Each level is made up of four modules containing six lessons each and averaging 100 hours per level. ? Statistics on your progress, collected by an automated system that evaluates the results of the exercises you did during each lesson ? Grammar and pronunciation guides, dictionaries and workshops to help you learn and practice the basic skills you need to communicate in Spanish Target Audience ? Students at the inicial, intermediate and advanced levels who want to improve and practice their Spanish communication skills ? Persons interested in obtaining certification in Spanish.
The course material and training goals are based on the curriculum of the Instituto Cervantes. Detailed Descriptions Initial - Intermediate - Advanced
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Learn Spanish On-line From Live Instructors! - "Beginning Spanish 1"
Outcomes
Assessment
Online teachers Prestigious specialists in Spanish language teaching, using effective, interactive and communicative methods. The most complete course available Designed according to the specifications of the Instituto Cervantes Curriculum. The most up-to-date virtual classroom The latest technology applied to teaching. The broadest collection of resources A wide range of tools and content for learning and practicing Spanish. Students from around the world An enormous community of students from all over the world: Americans, Europeans, Asians and Africans.
Contact Hours: 8
This method has been developed in accordance with the Curricular Plan of the Instituto Cervantes, an organization created by the Spanish government to advance the teaching, study, and use of Spanish as a second language worldwide, as stipulated in the agreement signed on April 25th 2001.
Assessment
The results of the placement test will indicate the best level for you to start working on the interactive online lessons. These self-paced lessons are divided into three levels low intermediate, intermediate and advanced. Each level is made up of four modules containing six lessons each and averaging 100 hours per level. From the progress report at the end of each module, you'll know exactly how you're doing. If you need more help, you can take advantage of the learning tools and resources that are always at your disposal.
FAQs ? Minimun Tech Requirements - Pentium II 266 Mhz - 64MB of memory - Sound card, speakers and an external microphone or a headset - 64 kbps dial-up connection - Microsoft Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 / NT or XP (Mac OS NOT supported) ? Do you need a microphone hook-up to your computer? Yes, a microphone and a speaker or a headset ? Does the personal instructor truly coordinate the program for my needs? New groups of students start every month (3 to 6 students), as long as the minimum number of students required for a class has been met. The personal instructor coordinate the entire group, accomodate them in the virtual classroom and can be contected by the student via e-mail as well for additional consultation, information, ask for more activities for homework, etc. ? How long is the individual class length? There are two sessions per week, one hour of lenght each in the virtual classroom ? Will the instructor be able to hear me to correct my pronunciation? Yes, all the participants will be using microphones and speakers and this is the most important advantage of our method. To interact and communicate orally during the entire session.Online teachers Prestigious specialists in Spanish language teaching, using effective, interactive and communicative methods. The most complete course available Designed according to the specifications of the Instituto Cervantes Curriculum. The most up-to-date virtual classroom The latest technology applied to teaching. The broadest collection of resources A wide range of tools and content for learning and practicing Spanish. Students from around the world An enormous community of students from all over the world: Americans, Europeans, Asians and Africans.
Contact Hours: 8
About The Training Provider: Online Training Directory
Online Training Directory - Workforce and Continuing Ed online courses are offered at basic, intermediate and advanced levels. Going beyond basic training provides a deeper and more educationally rewarding learning experience, especially for students who wish to advance careers or initiate new ones. For the general lifelong learner we continue to offer "fun to learn" single, stand-alone courses.
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