Qs
Actually how long is Spanish Level 1?
11 hours of instruction. I recommend a pace of one or two chapters a week. That would get you through the course in 2 months.
Do the videos expire?
Ex: I get really busy and a year later I want to return...
That’s fine. You can do that. They do not expire.
What if I've already learned another language?
I also draw connections to concepts that are similar in French and Portuguese - so that you know where to speed up and slow down.
There are parts where Spanish is doing its own thing in its own lane (imperfect subjunctive, changing le lo to se lo, saying voy a instead of je vais + verb or eu vou + verb, etc.), and then there are other parts that you will be able to easily pick up (days of the week, saber vs conocer, ser vs estar etc.). Anyway, I point these out.
There are parts where Spanish is doing its own thing in its own lane (imperfect subjunctive, changing le lo to se lo, saying voy a instead of je vais + verb or eu vou + verb, etc.), and then there are other parts that you will be able to easily pick up (days of the week, saber vs conocer, ser vs estar etc.). Anyway, I point these out.
What if I've never learned a language before?
We spend more time on concepts that don't exist in English - like how there are two words for "for," two words for "I am," and two words for "to know."
In the advanced levels, we're going over more complex grammar structures, but if you've never studied a language before, you may not even know what those are in English or even realize that this very sentence is already using complex grammar structures. Don't worry! I got you.
In the advanced levels, we're going over more complex grammar structures, but if you've never studied a language before, you may not even know what those are in English or even realize that this very sentence is already using complex grammar structures. Don't worry! I got you.
What are the benefits of learning with a non-native?
I'm not a native Spanish speaker. I'm a gringo like you (and that's the point), which means I had all the same "dumb" questions and confusing "seriously-Spanish-what-the-fuck" moments you'll experience. I know the questions you'll have before you'll have them. Long story short: I get you, and I get Spanish.
Ex: I know where your brain will be like "Why isn't it 'Yo gusto' instead of 'Me gusta?'" and I'll be like "Because your brain is speaking English, when it shouldn't be right now. In Spanish you don't say 'I like' in Spanish, you say 'It pleases me." Or, you may ask "Why does it seem like Spanish speaker speak so fast!?" and I'll be like "Well, you know there was a study done in 2011 that showed that Spanish is mostly spoken at a normal pace, it's just that there are simply more syllables to hit than in English, so it sounds faster."
We can't escape our native language - so let's use it to our advantage.
What actually happens when I enroll?
Upon purchase, you'll have access to a video database. Each chapter contains Study Notes, guided videos, funny examples from my trips in Spanish-speaking countries, interesting homework prompts to put the language in your words, explanations of well-known staples in Spanish-speaking countries, quizzes that you put in real-life scenarios, and extra credit links. You will also get access to my list of the best books, sites, novels, films, and podcasts to learn even more Spanish, as well as my own Spanish Spotify playlist.
So yes - you'll get the academic side, where I walk you through all the strategies and shortcuts my English-speaking brain took to memorize and navigate its way through the Spanish language.
And you'll also get the fun side, where I'll walk you through the real messages I got last week on Tinder and also the lyrics to the latest hit Spanish songs that will make even the most boring Spanish speaker throw their culito in a circle while their friends yell "essssoooo!"
Lastly, each week you’ll get a short recap of three things you should remember from each of the chapters.
So yes - you'll get the academic side, where I walk you through all the strategies and shortcuts my English-speaking brain took to memorize and navigate its way through the Spanish language.
And you'll also get the fun side, where I'll walk you through the real messages I got last week on Tinder and also the lyrics to the latest hit Spanish songs that will make even the most boring Spanish speaker throw their culito in a circle while their friends yell "essssoooo!"
Lastly, each week you’ll get a short recap of three things you should remember from each of the chapters.
What’s new?
In addition to the newsletter recaps, a new resource list, and AI module, I also made the quizzes shorter, condensed the Homework and Corrections, and streamlined the Intro chapters + all the PDFs to download.
During special enrollment periods, there is the possibility to enroll in 2 months of Study Hall support (think Reddit or Yahoo Answers) where you can ask any question about Spanish-speaking culture - relevant to the course or not - to Pablo, a former student and native Colombian.
During special enrollment periods, there is the possibility to enroll in 2 months of Study Hall support (think Reddit or Yahoo Answers) where you can ask any question about Spanish-speaking culture - relevant to the course or not - to Pablo, a former student and native Colombian.
What if this isn’t right for me?
We can get you a refund up to 14 days after purchase.
Can I expense this?
Have another question?
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