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We offer Spanish classes from two to eight hours per day, seven days a week. A typical plan of study would be four to six hours per day, five days a week, for four to eight weeks. Partial weeks may be taken, the price being prorated, rounded up to the nearest $5. For every hour of instruction there is a five-minute break and generally a half hour break every three hours for those studying four hours or more. The breaks are to give the students a rest and to promote learning in the best possible way by allowing them to make conversation with other teachers and staff. In addition to using textbooks, newspapers, magazines and music are incorporated into the learning process to promote conversation on current affairs. Typically, the instructor is changed every few weeks in order to give the student a chance to experience a variety of accents. The same teacher, however, may be retained for the duration of studies subject to availability.
All teaching is private, with one teacher and one student to encourage rapid learning. Private instruction can begin on any day of the week, except Sundays. The student chooses lesson times, but for 20 hours of weekly study the normal plan is 8 a.m. to 12 noon for morning lessons, and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for afternoon lessons. For those taking more than 20 hours per week, students generally start earlier in the afternoons, or take the four hours in the mornings, and then have a two-hour break for lunch, return at 2 p.m. (and continue until finished for the day). Tuition prices for lessons taken on Saturdays are the same as weekday lesson prices. There is a surcharge for lessons taken on Sundays, as well as holidays.
Small group classes can be arranged for those wishing it for academic or business reasons, or for a group of friends. Other small group classes can be arranged but are dependent on demand. For additional options, please see our Special Programs.
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