Introduction to Spanish 

Introductory Spanish classes are open to all current LCS members. Membership must be active to enroll and must remain active for the duration of each class. Classes are designed for individuals without any Spanish language background. The instructor will introduce learners to Spanish pronunciation, some vocabulary and social protocols. Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 12 students with a minimum of four students.

When:

First three Tuesdays of each month

Time:

12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. in the Gazebo

Cost:

$350 MXN (includes IVA) per month

Registration:

Register and pay on-line (Click blue button) or in the LCS Service Office

Materials:

The instructor will provide handouts

Spanish in Action (Español en Acción)

Spanish in Action classes are open to all current LCS members. Again, membership must be active to enroll and must remain active for the duration of each class.

In 2020, LCS updated its Spanish language curriculum by beginning a transition to a new program known as Spanish in Action (Español en Acción). Maestra Alicia Ordóñez is the developer of this course for LCS. She has 40 years of experience in teaching Spanish as a Second Language. She was a teacher and head of the department of Spanish as a second language at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara (UAG). She has been office administrator, and Spanish Department Head of International Language Center, San Antonio, TX. She has taught Spanish to executives of Mitsubishi and other Japanese companies. She is the creator of the courses and materials that the UAG uses in its Spanish classes.

In 2021, the LCS will offer six terms of seven weeks each during the calendar year. Two 2-hour class sessions will be scheduled each week of the term. Courses at four levels of difficulty will be available. Each course will have two parts to keep the course content manageable.

Spanish in Action Details

• Spanish language classes are open to all current LCS members. Membership must be active to enroll and must remain active for the duration of each class.
• Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 10 students so the instructor can offer individual attention. A minimum of 4 students are required for a 7-week session to be scheduled.
Future Sessions


Spanish in Action 1-A	Mon, Thu	9:00 - 11:00	July 26 - September 9, Gazebo
Spanish in Action 1-B	Mon, Thu	11:15 - 1:15	July 26 - September 9, Gazebo
Spanish in Action 2-A	Tue, Fri	9:00 - 11:00	July 27 to September 10, Wilkes
Spanish in Action 3-A	Wed, 9:00 - 11:30	Fri, 1:30 - 3:00	July 28 to September 10, Gazebo
Spanish in Action 3-B	Mon, 1:30 - 3:00	Wed, 12:00 - 2:300	July 26 to September 8, Gazebo

Tuition

• Spanish in Action: $1,300 MXN (includes IVA). Tuition is due at the time of enrollment.
  Payment can be made on-line.
• The class is limited to a maximum of 10 students.
• A full refund will be made available if the instructor is advised that the student is withdrawing, prior to the student attending the second class 
• Exceptions to the above will be considered by the Spanish program manager on a case by case basis spanishprogram@lakechapalasociety.com

Class Materials

• The cost of the Spanish in Action workbook is $450 pesos. Email directoreducacion@lakechapalasociety.com for details on how to obtain these materials. Other materials may be recommended/suggested, but not required.
• Materials are available for purchase at the LCS. Prices are subject to change. In the case of a student withdrawing from class, no refund will be available for any/all materials purchased.

Spanish A La Carta

This is a new online program from LCS for its members, learners and practitioners of Spanish. Our offer includes advanced and intermediate level conversation sessions. Sessions with specific grammar topics and sessions to improve listening comprehension and pronunciation. For some classes, some material will be sent over email prior to the class for you to read so that your participation is smooth and you can get the most out of it. Spanish A La Carta classes are open to all current LCS members. Again, membership must be active to enroll and must remain active for the duration of each class.

Each program will consist of 2 or more ZOOM sessions of about 70 minutes each. The cost for each package varies, depending on the number of sessions.Students may enroll on-line and pay the tuition using a banckcard.
Class sizes for all packages are limited to 9 persons.

Class Location
The Wilkes Education Center (WEC)
Galeana 18, Ajijic

Hours
Monday to Saturday
Class times vary throughout the day

Contact Us
Phone:  (376) 766-1140
Email:  spanishprogram@lakechapalasociety.com

Spanish in Action / Course Syllabus
Click the links below to review the syllabus for each course.

Level 1-A
Level 1-B

Level 2-A
Level 2-B

Level 3-A
Level 3-B