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Offline doodle

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Re: spanish (or other language) lessons
« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2009, 10:22:10 AM »
Quote from: toddg on July 14, 2008, 11:00:05 PM
Personally, I would love to find a Spanish class for my 5-year-old.  He is very interested in learning, but most of the materials I can find for him are too "educational" in flavor.  He needs something geared for kids, or for parents+kids.  There are programs like this in Manhattan, but I haven't found anything out here.  If anybody knows of anything, please let me know.

for those of you with school-aged children seeking spanish learning opportunities, how about enrolling your child in one of the dual language bilingual (public) schools in the neighborhood - for instance, PS 149 has an excellent dual language program grades K-5, and children graduate bilingual and biliterate.
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Re: spanish (or other language) lessons
« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2009, 10:31:40 AM »
I have to say that Rosetta Stone is the most amazing language program.  It is expensive but it is like a class in your computer and to be honest I like it more than the language classes that I have taken.
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Re: spanish (or other language) lessons
« Reply #17 on: March 04, 2009, 12:31:55 AM »
I found an excellent and reasonably priced Spanish tutor in the neighborhood.  PM me if you want details.
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Re: spanish (or other language) lessons
« Reply #18 on: May 07, 2012, 04:05:19 PM »
Quote from: LordB on July 15, 2008, 04:02:39 PM
You should consider Easy Espanol (www.easyespanol.org).  The owners live in Jackson Heights and they offer one-on-one classes via the internet or from their office in Manhattan.  You can also join them for Spanish language meetups at museums and restaurants or travel to Ecuador with their study abroad program.  I have not found another option that can beat them for price and quality. 

Regardless of who you ultimately go with, I strongly suggest you only consider native-spanish professionals trained in language instruction. 



Easy Espanol is now offering a Spanish for Total Beginners class in Jackson Heights:

http://www.easyespanol.org/MainPage.aspx?PageId=34
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Re: spanish (or other language) lessons
« Reply #19 on: May 07, 2012, 10:55:26 PM »
Where is the class taught? I've probably already failed Reading Comprehension. :(
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Re: spanish (or other language) lessons
« Reply #20 on: May 07, 2012, 10:58:12 PM »
Quote from: ECG on May 07, 2012, 10:55:26 PM
Where is the class taught? I've probably already failed Reading Comprehension. :(

It's at 82nd St. Academics.

Here is a cut and paste of that section:

. Spanish for Total Beginners A0   
This course is designed as an introductory course for absolute beginners, and as such, will establish a strong foundation and promote future success in Spanish learning. Grammar and vocabulary will be reviewed in an oral/aural context in each class. Students are expected to develop the four language skills of speaking, listening, basic reading, and writing as well as an appreciation of Latino culture.
Level: Total Beginners (A0) 
Format: Small group (Up to 8 students)
Schedule: Once a week (5 weeks long)
 Saturdays: 2pm - 3:30pm (Starting 06/02/12)     

Materials: Book and Photocopies
Tuition fee: $99 (+ $25 for Teaching Material*)
Place: 82nd Street Academics (@ 81-10 35th Avenue Jackson Heights, New York City 11372)
Instructor: William Eckardt
Pre-requisites: None
 *Teaching materials are not included in the enrollment. Your teacher will collect payment in the first class.
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Re: spanish (or other language) lessons
« Reply #21 on: July 23, 2014, 01:50:31 PM »
I've been thinking of taking a Spanish class and I found this thread helpful. I definitely prefer a class with a group of students. I've tried computer programs in the past for other languages and I struggle with this approach to learning. I like to be able to ask questions to understand things better and I always find that I learn just as much from other students as I do from a teacher in any class.

Since Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in our neighborhood, I was wondering if any of you have suggestions of where to take a class other than what has been mentioned here already. It does not have to be in our neighborhood, just a language class or school with a good reputation somewhere in the city. I also prefer a reasonably priced class.

Thank you in advance!
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