Week 1: Introduction to Spanish Alphabet and pronunciation Basic greetings and farewells Introducing yourself and others
Week 2: Numbers and Essential Expressions Counting from 1 to 100 Asking and telling the time Days of the week and months of the year
Week 3: Basic Grammar and Sentence Structure Subject pronouns The verb ser (to be) Simple present tense
Week 4: Everyday Life Vocabulary Family and personal relationships Common professions Hobbies and daily activities
Week 5: Asking and Answering Simple Questions Forming yes/no and wh-questions Expressing likes and dislikes (gustar) Giving basic personal information
Week 6: Shopping and Ordering Food Common phrases for shopping Ordering food in a restaurant Expressing preferences and needs
Week 7: Describing People and Places Adjectives and gender agreement Physical and personality descriptions Talking about places in a city
Week 8: Review and Final Practice Role-playing real-life situations Basic writing and reading comprehension Speaking practice with short dialogues
Level 1A: Elementary
Week 1: Expanding Vocabulary Talking about daily routines (reflexive verbs) More on food and restaurant conversations Shopping for clothes and items
Week 2: Talking About the Past Introduction to the past tense (pretérito vs. imperfecto) Talking about past experiences Describing past habits
Week 3: Expressing Feelings and Opinions Common adjectives and expressions Agreeing and disagreeing Expressing emotions (me siento, estoy)
Week 4: Giving Directions and Talking About Travel Asking for and giving directions Using prepositions of place Discussing transportation
Week 5: Making Plans and Invitations Talking about future intentions (ir a + infinitive) Making and responding to invitations Expressing obligation (tener que, deber)
Week 6: Spanish in Real-Life Contexts At the doctor’s office At the bank or post office Booking a hotel room
Week 7: Talking About Preferences and Opinions Comparing things (más que, menos que) Giving reasons and explanations (porque, ya que) Expressing wishes and recommendations
Week 8: Final Review and Assessment Speaking practice in different scenarios Listening and reading comprehension exercises Final feedback and fluency improvement tips
Level 2: Intermediate
Week 1: Deepening Conversational Skills Talking about personal experiences in depth Discussing dreams and ambitions Expressing agreement, doubt, and certainty
Week 2: The Subjunctive in Daily Life Introduction to the present subjunctive Giving advice and making suggestions Expressing wishes and emotions (ojalá, espero que)
Week 3: Storytelling and Narration Using the past perfect (había + participio) Linking words for storytelling (entonces, después, mientras) Discussing books, movies, and past events
Week 4: Work and Study in a Spanish-Speaking Country Writing resumes and cover letters Job interview practice Discussing studies and careers
Week 5: Handling Difficult Conversations Expressing disagreement politely Handling complaints and making requests Discussing social and cultural differences
Week 6: Advanced Travel and Cultural Topics Talking about customs and traditions Discussing travel experiences Expressing opinions on cultural aspects
Week 7: The Future and Hypothetical Situations The future tense (será, hará, viajaré) The conditional tense (me gustaría, podría, debería) Hypothetical sentences (si tuviera, si fuera)
Week 8: Final Review and Fluency Development Advanced role-playing situations Speaking and writing assessment Personalized feedback and next steps
Level 2A: Intermediate
Week 1: Expressing Complex Ideas and Opinions Talking about abstract topics Using advanced connectors (sin embargo, por lo tanto) Discussing controversial issues
Week 2: The Subjunctive in Depth The imperfect subjunctive (si fuera, si tuviera) Expressing doubts, possibilities, and hypotheticals Debating and arguing viewpoints
Week 3: Writing and Speaking at an Advanced Level Writing opinion essays Improving pronunciation and intonation Formal vs. informal Spanish
Week 4: Spanish in Professional Settings Giving presentations Negotiation and persuasion techniques Writing business emails
Week 5: Media and Current Events Analyzing news articles Talking about global and social issues Expressing agreement and criticism
Week 6: Idiomatic Expressions and Slang Common idioms in Spanish Colloquial expressions from different countries Using figurative language
Week 7: Debates and Public Speaking Organizing ideas for debates Speaking fluently and confidently Handling spontaneous conversations
Week 8: Final Review and Mastery Strategies Final speaking and writing test Fluency improvement techniques Next steps for further learning
Level 3: Advanced
Week 1: Mastering Advanced Grammar and Structures Using advanced connectors (a pesar de, no obstante, dado que) Perfecting the use of the subjunctive in all tenses Nuances of por and para, ser and estar in complex cases
Week 2: Speaking with Confidence in Any Context Expressing subtle emotions and degrees of certainty Handling complex discussions and intellectual debates Using irony, humor, and sarcasm in Spanish
Week 3: Writing at an Academic and Professional Level Writing structured essays and reports Persuasive writing techniques Improving coherence and cohesion in texts
Week 4: Advanced Listening and Reading Comprehension Understanding fast-paced native conversations Analyzing literary texts, news reports, and podcasts Recognizing different accents and regionalisms
Week 6: Business Spanish and Formal Communication Writing professional emails and formal letters Conducting negotiations in Spanish Business etiquette and cultural differences
Week 7: Spanish in the Media and Entertainment Analyzing films, music, and literature from the Hispanic world Discussing cultural and social representations Exploring humor and satire in Spanish media
Week 8: Final Assessment and Mastery Strategies Simulated real-life situations Intensive speaking and writing challenges Personalized feedback and strategies for continued improvement
Level 3A: Proficiency
Week 1: Refining Pronunciation and Intonation Mastering rhythm and stress in Spanish speech Perfecting pronunciation of difficult sounds Recognizing and imitating different regional accents
Week 2: Expressing Nuanced Emotions and Attitudes Subtle distinctions in word choice Using idiomatic and figurative language naturally Mastering humor, irony, and double meanings
Week 3: Understanding and Producing Complex Texts Literary and journalistic analysis Writing persuasive and argumentative texts Adapting style and tone for different audiences
Week 4: Debating and Public Speaking at a Professional Level Handling fast-paced debates and discussions Using rhetorical techniques effectively Sounding natural and spontaneous in formal settings
Week 5: Cultural Immersion Through Language Understanding slang and informal speech in depth Exploring cultural differences through language Recognizing implicit meanings and subtexts
Week 6: Spanish for Diplomacy, Law, and Academia Legal and diplomatic terminology Academic discourse and scientific writing Understanding formal and bureaucratic language
Week 7: Mastering Real-Life Native Interaction Surviving in a fully Spanish-speaking environment Reacting quickly in spontaneous conversations Perfecting humor and wordplay
Week 8: Final Challenges and Personalized Mastery Plan One-on-one feedback on strengths and weaknesses Personalized strategies for continued fluency Final simulated immersion experience
Colombian Slogans
Week 1: Introduction to Colombian Spanish Understanding Colombian accents and pronunciation Formal vs. informal speech in Colombia Key differences between regions (paisa, costeño, rolo, caleño, etc.)
Week 2: Common Colombian Slang and Expressions Everyday slang (chévere, bacano, pilas, camellar) Expressions used in casual conversations Colombian diminutives and affectionate forms (ahorita, juemadre, parce)
Week 3: Slogans and Sayings in Colombian Culture Traditional Colombian proverbs (El que madruga, Dios lo ayuda) Regional sayings and their meanings The use of hyperbole and humor in Colombian speech
Week 4: Music, Media, and Pop Culture in Colombian Spanish Song lyrics and their cultural significance Famous catchphrases from Colombian TV and films How reggaeton and vallenato influence spoken Spanish
Week 5: Humor and Double Meanings in Colombian Spanish Understanding wordplay and jokes (doble sentido) Political and social humor in Colombia Recognizing sarcasm and irony
Week 6: Business and Formal Language in Colombia How to sound professional in a Colombian business environment Colombian etiquette in emails and meetings Understanding indirect communication and politeness
Week 7: Colombian Idioms in Real-Life Situations Practicing role-play with authentic phrases How to sound more natural in daily conversations Recognizing and adapting to different social contexts
Week 8: Final Assessment and Immersion Experience Applying everything learned in real-life interactions Listening to native speakers and identifying slang Final cultural and linguistic fluency challenge
