Spanish for Communication I
LASP-40001
As the first in a seven-level language series, Level I is aimed at total beginners. In a highly interactive, lively classroom environment, students learn to perform simple tasks in the present tense, such as making greetings and introductions, describing basic characteristics, asking questions, telling time, and using numbers. Participants actively engage in role playing, share information with each other, and write simple compositions using the Spanish language. Correct pronunciation and use of basic, common phrases are emphasized as learners gain cultural insights into the Spanish-speaking world. Textbook chapters 1, 2 and half of chapter 3 are covered.
Course Information
Course sessions
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Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/26/2025
- 1st no meeting date: 11/11/2025
- 2nd no meeting date: 11/25/2025
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2025 | Tue | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 9/30/2025 | Tue | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 10/7/2025 | Tue | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 10/14/2025 | Tue | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 10/21/2025 | Tue | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 10/28/2025 | Tue | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 11/4/2025 | Tue | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 11/18/2025 | Tue | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 12/2/2025 | Tue | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 12/9/2025 | Tue | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
Instructor:
Debra Cortney
Debra Cortney teaches Spanish for Communication I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII for the Spanish Language certificate program. She is the Preschool Principal at the American School of Queretaro, Mexico with nearly 20 years of bilingual teaching experience. She has a Bilingual Teaching Credential (Spanish/English) and a M.A. in Educational Leadership, as well as experience with translations.
Section ID:
Class type:
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/27/2025
- 1st no meeting date: 11/26/2025
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2025 | Wed | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 10/1/2025 | Wed | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 10/8/2025 | Wed | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 10/15/2025 | Wed | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 10/22/2025 | Wed | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 10/29/2025 | Wed | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 11/5/2025 | Wed | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 11/12/2025 | Wed | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 11/19/2025 | Wed | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| 12/3/2025 | Wed | 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
Instructor:
Debra Cortney
Debra Cortney teaches Spanish for Communication I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII for the Spanish Language certificate program. She is the Preschool Principal at the American School of Queretaro, Mexico with nearly 20 years of bilingual teaching experience. She has a Bilingual Teaching Credential (Spanish/English) and a M.A. in Educational Leadership, as well as experience with translations.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 10/6/2025
Note:
Schedule:
Instructor: Carmen Alzas De Alvarez
A professional translator, textbook author, and native Spanish speaker from Mexico with more than 25 years of experience teaching Spanish
Carmen Alzas is a native Spanish speaker from Mexico with more than 25 years of experience teaching Spanish. She is a professional translator and the author of various textbooks on Civics and Social Studies for elementary and middle school students published by SM, Spanish editors of El Barco de Vapor.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 10/6/2025
Note:
Schedule:
Instructor: Carmen Alzas De Alvarez
A professional translator, textbook author, and native Spanish speaker from Mexico with more than 25 years of experience teaching Spanish
Carmen Alzas is a native Spanish speaker from Mexico with more than 25 years of experience teaching Spanish. She is a professional translator and the author of various textbooks on Civics and Social Studies for elementary and middle school students published by SM, Spanish editors of El Barco de Vapor.
