If you are new to the Spanish language or looking to refresh the absolute basics, this course is designed for you. We focus on building a strong foundation in a relaxed and supportive environment tailored for active learners. In this course, you will learn how to:
Introduce yourself and others with confidence.
Navigate everyday interactions, such as ordering at a café or asking for directions.
Master essential grammar, including the present tense and the foundational "to be" verbs (ser and estar).
Share basics about your family, interests, and home.
No prior knowledge is required—just a curiosity for the language and Hispanic culture! Our goal is to get you speaking from day one through encouraging group activities and collaborative practice.
Note: All learning materials and handouts will be provided via email in advance of each session.
FEE: $120
DATE: Eight Wednesdays: September 23 - November 25 (No class on September 30 or November 11)
TIME: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION: Robert A. Steen Community Centre, 980 Palmerston Ave
INSTRUCTOR: Maria Karina Uehara is a Spanish Teacher. Karina was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She moved to Canada with her family in 2004. She got her B.Ed. and Licenciatura in Buenos Aires and her Masters in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language at Universitat de Barcelona. She also studied Adult and Continuing Education, and Emerging Technologies in Manitoba. She has taught Spanish at university, high school and adult education levels, in person and online. She enjoys teaching varied learners and sharing life experiences!
If you are new to the Spanish language or looking to refresh the absolute basics, this course is designed for you. We focus on building a strong foundation in a relaxed and supportive environment tailored for active learners. In this course, you will learn how to:
Introduce yourself and others with confidence.
Navigate everyday interactions, such as ordering at a café or asking for directions.
Master essential grammar, including the present tense and the foundational "to be" verbs (ser and estar).
Share basics about your family, interests, and home.
No prior knowledge is required—just a curiosity for the language and Hispanic culture! Our goal is to get you speaking from day one through encouraging group activities and collaborative practice.
Note: All learning materials and handouts will be provided via email in advance of each session.
FEE: $120
DATE: Eight Wednesdays: September 23 - November 25 (No class on September 30 or November 11)
TIME: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION: Robert A. Steen Community Centre, 980 Palmerston Ave
INSTRUCTOR: Maria Karina Uehara is a Spanish Teacher. Karina was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She moved to Canada with her family in 2004. She got her B.Ed. and Licenciatura in Buenos Aires and her Masters in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language at Universitat de Barcelona. She also studied Adult and Continuing Education, and Emerging Technologies in Manitoba. She has taught Spanish at university, high school and adult education levels, in person and online. She enjoys teaching varied learners and sharing life experiences!