SPECIAL SPANISH WORKSHOP
Learn How to Share Your Memories in Spanish
Crafting Your Stories Using the Right Tenses
OCTOBER 1st THROUGH 24th, 2024
Dive into the fascinating world of Spanish with two essential past tenses, through our engaging special workshop. Perfect for intermediate Spanish learners (and great review for Advanced learners), this course will help you master the nuances of the simple past and the imperfect past tenses in a dynamic and fun way.
What does this mean in “regular English”?
Simple past tense: Yo cociné pollo y papas para la cena de anoche. (I cooked chicken and potatoes for dinner last night.)
Imperfect past tense: Yo cocinaba pollo y papas todos los viernes. (I used to cook chicken and potatoes every Friday.)
COURSE DETAILS:
📅 DATES: October 1st through October 24th, 2024.
🕕 SCHEDULE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 PM Eastern / 4:00-5:30 PM Pacific
💻 FORMAT: Online via Zoom
📈 LEVEL: Recommended for INTERMEDIATE, great review for ADVANCED.
📚 MATERIALS: Exclusive materials, exercises and supporting content, provided in digital form through the Conversa student portal.
💲 PRICE: $159.00
COURSE OVERVIEW
Throughout this course, you'll explore the differences between two essential Spanish past tenses. Each class is designed to build your confidence and proficiency in using these tenses accurately in real-life conversations.
Class 1: Introduction to Spanish Past Tenses
Brief overview of the importance of verb tenses
Introduction to simple and imperfect past tenses
Class 2: Mastering “el pretérito indefinido” – (Yo cociné pollo y papas para la cena de anoche.)
Regular and irregular conjugations
Specific uses and examples
Class 3: Mastering “el pretérito imperfecto” – (Yo cocinaba pollo y papas todos los viernes.)
Regular and irregular conjugations
Specific uses and examples
Class 4: Grammatical and Cognitive Differences
Detailed explanations of how these tenses convey different meanings
Class 5: Narrative Effects
How each tense affects storytelling and temporal perception
- Yo estudié ingeniería en la universidad.
- Yo estudiaba ingeniería cuando conocí a mi mejor amigo.
Class 6: Contextual Applications
Practical exercises to choose the right tense
Class 7: “To Be” Past Tense Contrast
Studying the contrast between the two past tenses with verbs that express "to be" (ser, estar, tener, hacer y haber)
- En la carretera 16 hubo un accidente.
- En la carretera 16, generalmente, había muchos accidentes.
Class 8: Special Activity: Travel Through Storytelling in Spanish
Storytelling practice to apply concepts in real-life scenarios
This course is not just about learning; it's about experiencing Spanish in a dynamic and interactive way. You will have access to exclusive materials and practice exercises designed to help you internalize these past tenses effortlessly.
WHY JOIN THIS COURSE?
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your Spanish skills and communicate more effectively. Join us for this exciting workshop and Learn How to Share Your Memories in Spanish!
PLUS! You'll also gain access to the Conversa platform and our virtual campus, which hosts a vast array of additional resources to practice and enhance your Spanish skills. Explore videos, audios clips, articles, and photos to continue your learning journey beyond the course.