Classes: Advanced Intermediate Spanish
DETERMINATION OF LEVEL
Please converse with us before deciding you are ready for our Advanced Intermediate level!
In order to determine in which level students belong, we talk with them over the phone or in person. We get a sense of their vocabulary and how well they put words together. It just takes a minute or so. In the rare event that we place a student in the wrong level, there is no problem if he or she wants to try out another level. Prospective students are also welcome to sit in on a class with no obligation. Please contact us and we will arrange for you to do so.
DURATION
8-weeks
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Wednesdays 10am-12noon
Wednesdays 6pm-8pm.
TUITION
ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
There are 15 Advanced Intermediate Spanish courses, and students can start with any one of them. This level covers the gaps between our INTERMEDIATE classes and our ADVANCED discussion class. Students do weekly assigned readings in Spanish (short stories, articles), or listen to podcast episodes in Spanish and discuss them in class along with whatever other interesting topics arise. Grammar covered varies widely, but commonly includes the perfect tenses, progressive tenses, the subjunctive, the imperative, irregular verbs, prepositions, direct and indirect object pronouns, preposition use, and the passive voice.
Advanced Intermediate courses feature readings on and discussions of a variety of contemporary issues, with supporting vocabulary lists and corresponding grammar units.
Please contact us for more information.
Location
IN PERSON: 825 Legion Way SE (rear entrance), Olympia WA 98501 (Our location has its own parking lot. Students are welcome to park there for free.)
ONLINE : via Zoom.
DECEMBER 2025 DROP-IN CONVERSATION HOURS, Wednesdays 6-7pm
Wednesday 3 December : Los maestros
Wednesday 10 December : Los peligros en la casa
Wednesday 17 December : La adopción
2026 Advanced Intermediate Spanish Course Calendar
All courses offered 10am-12noon and 6-8pm, Pacific
Wednesdays 7 January-25 February 2026 COURSE: POBRE MANOLITO B (CUENTOS)
Over the course of 8 weeks, students will read selections from the second book in the Manolito Gafotas series by Spanish author Elvira Lindo. WE WILL USE THIS EDITION OF THE BOOK: ISBN 9788420449098. There is an assignment for the first class. Please contact us for more info.
POBRE MANOLITO B SYLLABUS:
Semana 1 (18 de marzo): La novia de España (escribir 5 comentarios y 5 preguntas)
Semana 2 (25 de marzo): Supermán Olito (escribir un ensayo)
Semana 3 (1º de abril): La tía Melitona (escribir 5 comentarios y 5 preguntas)
Semana 4 (8 de abril): La tía Melitona, el retorno (escribir un ensayo)
Semana 5 (15 de abril): La banda de los pies sucios (escribir 5 comentarios y 5 preguntas)
Semana 6 (22 de abril): La boni (escribir un ensayo)
Semana 7 (29 de abril): La boni va a la escuela (escribir 5 comentarios y 5 preguntas)
Semana 8 (6 de mayo): Una mentira piadosa (escribir un ensayo)
4-11 March COSTA RICA IMMERSION EXPERIENCE 2026
Wednesdays 18 March - 6 May 2026 COURSE: BBC MUNDO: CURSO B
Each week students will watch nonfiction videos in Spanish produced by BBC MUNDO selected for the purpose of inspiring thought and conversation. There is an assignment for the first class. Please contact us for more info.
Wednesdays 20 May-8 July 2026 COURSE: MÁS ALLÁ DE MÍ (BIOGRAFÍA): CURSO A
In this course, students will read and discuss selections from this ongoing, autobiographical story about the author's migrant farmworker family, and his adventures and misadventures growing up, working hard, facing prejudice, and pursuing the American Dream. There is an assignment for the first class. WE WILL USE THIS EDITION: To be announced. Please contact us for more info.
Wednesdays 29 July-16 September 2026 COURSE: TED TALKS EN ESPAÑOL
Students will watch, listen to and read the transcript for these short, powerful talks presented in Spanish. <li><strong>Students are asked to write a response paper related to the talk for classes 2, 4, 6 and 8. Please contact us for more info.
Wednesdays 30 September-18 November 2026 COURSE: CUENTOS SELECCIONADOS DE AUGUSTO MONTERROSO
In this course, students will read and discuss short stories by Honduran/Guatemalan author Augusto Monterroso, known for the ironical and humorous style. He is considered an important figure in the Latin American "Boom" generation, and received several awards, including the Prince of Asturias Award in Literature (2000), Miguel Ángel Asturias National Prize in Literature (1997), and Juan Rulfo Award (1996), and was a member of the Honduran Academy of Language. There is an assignment for the first class. Please contact us for more info.
DECEMBER 2026 DROP-IN CONVERSATION HOURS, Wednesdays 6-7pm
Wednesday 2 December : La política
Wednesday 9 December : La comida
Wednesday 16 December : Conocer a gente nueva
Advanced Intermediate Spanish
Advanced Intermediate Spanish
Tuition for 8-week course:
Cash, check, or Venmo: $280.
Credit card: $290 (includes Paypal fee)
The per-class drop-in rate is $40. ($42 if paid through PayPal.)
CASH
To arrange cash payment, please call us at 360.359.3751 or email us.
CHECK
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Tuition
Lengua Rica
Legion Way SE
Olympia WA 98501
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