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A quick note from Rory about this 5-lesson travel Spanish course!
Lesson 1
Opens: Sat 6/5
Live Session: Wed 6/16 @ 6:30p MST
Casual conversation in Spanish including:
- Greetings
- Introductions
- Pleasantries
- Basic survival phrases
- Foundational vocabulary
Lesson 2
Opens: Thurs 6/17
Live Session: Wed 6/30 @ 6:30p MST
Present tense verbs in Spanish:
- Regular verbs
- Irregular verbs
- Stem changing verbs
- Travel Spanish verb list
- Question words and asking questions
Lesson 3
Opens: Thur 7/1
Live Session: Wed 7/14 @ 6:30p MST
All food in Spanish:
- Restaurant conversations
- Getting recommendations on places to eat and menu options
- Local markets
- Numbers, currency and exchange rates
Lesson 4
Opens: Thur 7/15
Live Session: Wed 7/28 @ 6:30p MST
Transportation:
- Getting and giving directions in Spanish
- Taxis & Ubers
- Public bus
- Car rentals
Lesson 5
Opens: Thur 7/29
Live Session: Wed 8/11 @ 6:30p MST
Activities:
- Getting local recommendations for best activities and reputable providers
- Tours
- Sightseeing
- Shopping and bartering
5 Live practice sessions
Join the live sessions every 2 weeks to practice what you’re learning!
Benefits:
- Review the lessons
- Practice speaking in small groups!
- Travel scenario role-plays
- Lively Q&A
- An encouraging community of learners
Meet your instructors!
Hugo Aguilera
Hi, there! My name is Hugo Aguilera. I’m from Mexico City. I’m a proud father of two very smart children who enjoy learning and discovering languages.
I believe that, as a teacher, my mission is to help my students learn not just the linguistic aspects of Spanish but the culture as well, and do it in a fun and meaningful way.
I started my language career many years ago teaching English at language schools. Later, with all the experience and training I got, I was able to transition to English for Special Purposes teaching English for hotel and restaurant management at a University and a High School and later focused on English for business.
I then spent nine years training Mexican and international pilots and pilot students in aeronautical communications in English and I just know how crucial it can be.
The good thing is that, since I started teaching Spanish (my native language) a few years ago, I’ve been using all this expertise to create and develop meaningful lessons aimed at developing speaking skills in Spanish. I’m looking forward to helping you too!
Rory Foster (& travel buddies)
¡Hola amigos!
I’m so excited to share Travel Spanish with you because I love the opportunities and experiences that open up when you’re able to TRAVEL IN SPANISH.
You see and experience a side of the communities that you visit that you would never be able experience if you didn’t speak the language. And you feel an increased level of confidence as you interact with people that you’re being dealt with honestly.
My wife (Leslie) and I have been fortunate to be able to share travel experiences as a couple (and as a family with our 3 kids) in Latin America – and it’s hard to describe the shift that happens when you’re speaking Spanish in the taxi, at the restaurant, with local guides, in the markets, etc. The best way I can describe it is that people treat you more like a neighbor than a stranger. It’s pretty amazing.
I’ve been helping people turn their Spanish knowledge into practical speaking skills since 1998. And I want you to get to the place where you can SHARE with the communities you visit instead of just consuming on your next trip. I’m excited to meet you and work with you online!
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Can I get any continuing education credits for this course?
Hi Caroline, thanks for the note! Unfortunately there are no CE credits attached to this course. Hope you can join us!