Spanish lessons in New York by an experienced Spanish teacher

HISTORY	EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE	INTRODUCTION	SCHEDULE	PROGRAM
COURSES	LOCATION	PRICES	HELPFUL HINTS	WHY CHOOSE ME?

I am a Native Spanish Speaker, fluent in Spanish and English. Raised in Argentina with parents from Spain, I have traveled extensively throughout Spain and Latin America. I have both Spanish and American citizenship. I originally came to the United States awarded with a Fulbright Scholarship. My education began with a Master's Degree in Education and Fine Arts from the Prilidiano Pueyrredon National University from Buenos Aires, Argentina, a Bachelors' Degree in Spanish Language from SUNY Albany, another Master's Degree in Spanish Education from Queens College, and New York State Permanent Teaching Certification in Spanish. I also have trained under the Rassias' Method at Fordham University, and am a Certified Translator from NYU. I have more than eleven years experience teaching Spanish. My experience includes teaching at NYU and many Spanish Language Schools, and I utilize the latest teaching methodology. If you are interested, please look over my education and experience as a Spanish language teacher and tutor in New York City and abroad.
HISTORY
Since 1996, my mission has been to provide high quality Spanish language training to persons whose native language is not Spanish. I have successfully taught Spanish to hundreds of business executives, university students and others.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
INTRODUCTION
From your very first class, when I greet you, you will hear, read, write and speak Spanish. You will build your familiarity and your fluency hour by hour. I will integrate your studies with your life. You will be taught structures and forms so that you begin to communicate ideas and phrases right away. It is the best and most practical way to learn a language.
SCHEDULE
Classes are from Monday to Friday. The first class starts at 10:00 a.m. and the last one starts at 10:00 p.m. Each class is usually an hour and a half.

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PROGRAM

The program is open to beginning, intermediate and advanced students and develops the essential language skills of listening, speaking, and reading, and emphasizes the skills of listening comprehension and vocabulary.

This program features both private and semi-private instruction.
Both private and semi-private lessons are arranged at your convenience, and concentrate on the skill areas you need the most.
Private instruction allows maximum interaction between teacher and student, and addresses individual needs. Semi-private classes of two or three students are available upon request.

In addition to this program I can also customize programs to meet your specific needs.
I also specialize in on-site instruction for groups from corporations and organizations.
These courses are carefully researched and focused to the specific requirement of your group or profession.
I also provide Internet access, e-mail, and fax machine to help you keep in touch with your office and home.
Call or e-mail me to discuss an appropriate level and appropriate class time.

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COURSES

Unlike traditional schools which start on a certain date and end in a certain amount of time, I will begin your lessons when you are ready to start, and classes will run for as much time as you would like. When you begin a course of study, we will work out a program or you can schedule classes weekly when you know you will be available. For example, if you know that you will go on a business trip in one month and need an intensive course, we can start immediately and study for two hours a day. Later, if you would like to change it to twice a week for an hour and a half, that would also be fine. Once you become acclimated to the language, the level of Spanish will increase in vocabulary and speed to continue to challenge you.

Beginners Spanish: Designed for students who have little or no background in Spanish. The course will provide a solid foundation for the study of the Spanish language focusing on daily greetings and basic conversation.

Intermediate Spanish: Designed for students who have some prior knowledge of Spanish. Practice will facilitate daily life situations while focusing on acquiring a working knowledge of communication. Simple grammar and vocabulary will be stressed.

Advanced Spanish: This course focuses on conversing in varied situations and responding appropriately to conversation with others as well as accent reduction. Students will participate in meaningful conversation for 1 1/2 hrs. at real life speed.

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LOCATION

304 West 30^thSt. Suite ^#1
New York NY 10001
USA

Map - Google Map

E-MAIL:
classes@spanishnewyork.com

The location is convenient to most subway lines:

A, C and E trains stop two blocks away at 8 ^th Ave. and 32 ^nd St.
# 1, 2, 3 trains stop three blocks away at 7 ^th Ave. and 32 ^nd St.
Penn Station is one block away at 8 ^th Ave. and 31^st St.
Port Authority Bus Terminal is ten blocks away at 8 ^th Ave. and 40 ^th St.
New Jersey Path Train is two blocks away at 6 ^th Ave. and 30 ^th St.

Classes may be held at your facility or at my office. Contact me to speak about your special needs.

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PRICES

Prices are per person and per day

MY OFFICE

Sessions hrs.	Private Tutorials (1 student)	Small Group Classes * (2-3 students)
1.5 hrs.	$ 110.00	$ 75.00
3 hrs.	$ 220.00	$ 150.00

YOUR FACILITY

Sessions hrs.	Private Tutorials (1 student)	Small Group Classes (2-3 students)	Group Classes (4-6 students)
1 hr.	$ 158.00	$ 79.00	$ 40.00
1.5 hrs.	$ 196.00	$ 98.00	$ 50.00
2 hrs.	$ 230.00	$ 115.00	$ 60.00
2.5 hrs.	$ 270.00	$ 135.00	$ 70.00
3 hrs.	$ 305.00	$ 155.00	$ 80.00

* Small Group Classes: You will be placed with one or two students who are at the same language level at your desired time slot. Or, if you wish, you may come with your own group. When I set up a group class, it is because the students have the same level and skill. In order to put you in a group class, I will first need one class alone with you to determine your level and skill. Your first class must be one on one, and will cost $ 110.00 at my office.

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HELPFUL HINTS

Some reasonable questions you should ask the head of the language department before enrolling in a school.

Is the reputation of the school based on high priced advertising and a big building?
How much do you pay per hour to the teacher?
How long has the teacher been working here?
Where did the teacher get the experience?
Does the teacher have a degree?
Is this an "immersion course" where the teacher does not speak English and it will take me one hour to understand a word like "codfish"?

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WHY CHOOSE ME?

Many language schools hire teachers without technique, experience, or training so that they can pay them as little as $12.00 per hour and pocket the rest.
I work for myself, have a Master's Degree in Spanish Education from Queens College, a New York State Permanent Teaching Certification in Spanish, experience, and know Spanish, because I was educated and raised to adulthood in Argentina.
If you take a Spanish course at Spanish Classes in New York you'll do all the right things at the right times, in the right ways. In short, you'll learn well within a short period of time.
What you will not receive is a meaningless certificate of completion or an award. Your fluency will prove your knowledge.
I had many students come to me after being unsuccessful after having spent around $3,000.00 in two "big-name" language schools. They had spent lots of time, energy and money, without having learned anything. These poor students thought that it was their fault, they thought that they had poor language aptitude. They had no one to properly guide them through the process. How many people have taken High School and University Spanish for 2 to 3 years and they still couldn't say much more than, "no comprendo". Is it because these people are dumb? No, these people were victims of poor teaching, of not having a guide to properly lead them through this process.
You pay per month, not in advance, and there is no registration fee or contract.
If you are interested, please look over testimonials.
For more information, please go to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).