New Friday Spanish Classes Start June 1

“I am learning Spanish much faster than with any other class!” “It hardly seems like work to learn Spanish with Kathy!” “I am actually speaking Spanish after all these years!” “Not only do we learn the language, but we learn the culture as well!” “Kathy’s methods work!”

With a Masters degree in second-language learning, Kathy offers group Spanish classes based on extensive research about how the brain learns and retains a second language.  Kathy explains, “There are many myths floating around about learning a second language that we know to be untrue.  The first is that the older we get, the more difficult it becomes to learn a new language.  Research show that adults actually learn languages faster than children! Another myth is that you must learn to conjugate verbs before you will be able to communicate.  You can actually communicate effectively without having to master much grammar!”

In her classes, Kathy presents simple sentence patterns and phrases that can be used in a wide variety of situations.  She explains the influence of language on culture and culture on language.  She provides many examples of new concepts and encourages students to practice through games and conversations.  She also provides students with an understanding of the process of learning a new language and tricks to study effectively.  All this in a relaxed setting where students and teachers have fun!

Classes are tiered as follows:

9 to 10 am Beginning Basics! (introduction to basic Spanish through simple patterns)
10 to 11 am Speak Up! (oral practice using the patterns introduced in BB!)
11 to noon Grammar 101!  (Intermediate course with a focus on grammar)

Students are encouraged to attend one, two, or all three hours every Friday!  The cost is $5 for one hour or $10 for two or more hours.  It is a real bargain for such a fun, innovative way to learn Spanish.  For more information, or to enroll, contact Kathy at panamacoastrentals@yahoo.com.