IN-PERSON Classes -
Take place in Edgemont, Shawnessy and Midnapore when regulations allow us to be in the classroom without masks on.
VIRTUAL Classes -
You can learn Spanish from wherever you are! What differentiates our virtual classes is that they keep the same format as the ones in person: You will interact with your teacher virtually; since groups are small you will have the same opportunity to practice, and there is no need to be savvy about technology!
¡Bienvenidos al mundo del español! - For those who want to learn how to speak the language there are 6 different levels.
¡Bienvenidos al mundo del español! is a program for adults designed in a series of courses from a short introduction up to level 6. The 10 hour Introductory Course will introduce you to the wonderful Spanish language.
As you advance to the different levels and improve your communication skills in Spanish you will enjoy learning the formalities of the language - such as verb tenses and grammar structures - through entertaining lessons.
In class you will practice and reinforce all concepts learned through fun activities, audio and short videos.
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Introductory Class (12 Hours)
The Introductory is a short course that will get you started in Spanish! You will learn the basic structures and formalities such as the personal pronouns; how to ask and answer questions; use expressions of courtesy; greetings; dates and numbers… just enough to give you a taste of it. If you then decide to further your knowledge you can move to the Level I where we already work with lessons and audio/audiovisual materials.
Note that the Introductory course is NOT a pre-requisite to take Level 1!
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Level 1 (18 Hours)
In Level 1 you will learn ALL you need to maintain a simple social conversation in the present tense.
Every class includes written and lots of oral practice. Believe it or not, you will start speaking from day 1!
Note that the Introductory course is NOT a pre-requisite to take Level 1!
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Level 2 (18 Hours)
In Level 2 you will further your knowledge of the present tense and expand your topics of conversation to new horizons such as expressing likes and dislikes, and talking about your family, your activities, schedules, and even go shopping or paying a visit to the doctor!
Every class includes written and lots of oral practice. Knowledge is always integrated so that by the end of the course you can maintain a thorough and simple conversation.
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Level 3 (18 Hours)
In Level 3 you will learn to express what you’re doing right now, what you will do soon, and get to know the famous reflexive verbs!
Every class includes written and lots of oral practice. Knowledge continues to be integrated so that you can incorporate the new concepts into a practical conversation.
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Level 4 (18 Hours)
In level 4 you will be taken into the past! It's going to be quite an experience!
Every class will include oral and written practice of concepts learned in previous classes as well as in previous levels. Now you will start to talk more like a native speaker as you will talk about what you do, you did and you will do!
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Level 5 (18 Hours)
Level 5 is where you start questioning what if...? Be ready to use it all! We guarantee you will keep you sanity! Practicality, fun and practice continue to be our philosophy. Trust us!
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Level 6 (16 Hours)
If you got as far as level 6 you've made it! Now you're in a position where you can start giving orders! Commands are the key.
By the end of the course you'll be talking just like us native speakers of the Spanish language! But be aware! ... This is not magic. It will only happen if you study hard and do all of the homework.
Oh yeah, and maybe you won't even have a strong accent!
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Practicando nuestro español (15/16 Hours)
The Practicando nuestro español series is a "keeping-it-up" program designed for you to practice what you've learned before you move on to the challenges of the next level. You can expect a lot of -but not only- oral work.
- For travelers who want to learn just enough to survive a trip.
Are you traveling to a Spanish-speaking country? Wouldn't it be nice to be able to communicate with locals in their own language? Learn the basics to survive your trip in a fun environment. By recreating real life situations you will learn greetings; forms of courtesy; how to express likes and dislikes; what you want and don't want; ask for directions; order your meals; and express feelings and discomforts.
Let the fun of your trip begin in Calgary!
One-on-One Classes - When you want, where you want, at your level, at your pace.
Available for all levels.
Contact Us and let us know about your specific needs.
- 1 Day class
This 1-day class will let you experience how fun Spanishmania's classes are and how fast you can start speaking our beautiful language! You will learn the basics in the morning and use it all in the afternoon!
ABCs - Sounds & Basics
(3 Hour Workshop)
Learn the sounds of our beautiful language and stop sounding like a "gringo". In this introductory workshop you will learn enough to pronounce properly and read well when travelling, reading to your child and other basic situations.
Form your own group and have the following programs taught when and where it is convenient to your group. We offer classes for everyone!
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Classes for Missioners and Volunteers - ¡Allá vamos!
Is your organization planning a trip to help those in need in Latin American countries? Wouldn't it be nice if travelers could have basic communication skills in Spanish to better accomplish their mission?
Spanishmania offers special classes for groups of volunteers at very low rates. Classes can be tailored to your specific requirements and taught any day of the week and in your own facilities.
We would be delighted to help you plan an even more successful and enriching trip for your group members.
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MOVE & LEARN SPANISH for Children, Moms or Dads & Tots, and Pre-teens
Did you know that children in Canada are among the least active in the world?
Spanishmania and Most Physical Preparation run this program together to provide your child a different experience in a fun-filled and encouraging bilingual environment!
By integrating movement and play with the challenge of learning another language children will develop their confidence, coordination, motor and language skills as they discover their potential.
Some of the BENEFITS of taking the program include
- feeling good
- having fun
- becoming more agile
- interacting with other children
- learning another language
The confidence they will gain will stay with them long after they leave the classroom... oops, the gym!
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Classes for the Family - ¡Hola familia!
Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles join the young people in your family and have fun together learning Spanish!!! This program was designed to introduce you all to this beautiful language through fun activities, with songs and games that you can keep on playing as you practice at home together! Concepts taught in class will enable you to communicate in a simple way and talk about people, animals and basic activities of daily life.
Experience the joy of learning together in a fun environment. You will love it!
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Classes for Seniors
So you are retired and would like to take up a new challenge? Keep your mind active?
Learn Spanish!!! Join a beginner class and you will learn to talk about yourself and your loved ones and to ask other people about themselves!
Socialize in Spanish! It's a fun challenge, take it!
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Conversation classes for all levels - ¡Vamos a charlar en español!
Available for all levels.
Contact Us and let us know about your specific needs.
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Sessions for Travelers - The most popular LUNCHTIME SPANISH AT WORK PROGRAM
Un poquito de español (A little bit of Spanish) is Spanishmania's program for travelers designed in 10-hour sessions or blocks. The design in blocks allows for continuing students to build up their knowledge and also for new students to join in a new session even if they didn't take the previous one.
This is possible because each block covers different topics based on real life situations that you may experience during a trip such as at the airport, at the restaurant; going shopping, etc. By recreating these situations you will learn structures and vocabulary that will help you communicate with locals in their own language!
Topics taught range from greetings and forms of courtesy to expressing likes and dislikes; what you want and need and what you don't want or need; ordering your meals; asking for directions; and expressing feelings and discomforts.
