*Please note that these courses are only offered in the five-week sessions and a minimum of five students are required.

Advanced Grammar I and II: This is a course that concentrates on grammar. It reviews all the grammar that students should know up to this level and goes deeper into the analysis of the finer points of grammar. Level 11 and above.

Grammar for bilingual students I and II: The purpose of this course is to enable the student to acquire grammatical terminology and knowledge of how the language functions. These students may have acquired the language in a natural setting, but lack formal analysis of it.

Conversation: The purpose of these courses is to develop students' ability in both oral and listening skills as well as expanding their vocabulary. Such studies can help them enhance their daily communication skills and develop a greater cultural and communicative competence.

CONVERSATION I: Levels 3 and 4
                        II: Levels 5, 6 and 7
                       III: Levels 8, 9 and 10

Written Spanish I: This program takes the form of a workshop and is adapted to the needs of the students. Entry level requires an advanced knowledge of Spanish grammar. The purpose of the program is to enable students to achieve a high level of written expression in Spanish, which in turn will also increase their oral communication skills. Levels 7 to 10 are eligible for this program.

Written Spanish II: In this course, the students develop their capacity to write in Spanish. Theory is linked to practice in the process of creating with words. Level 11 and above.

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Writing for bilingual students I and II: The purpose of this course is to allow the student to perfect his or her written Spanish, with emphasis on spelling, expression and style, so as to achieve a better command of the language for communication purposes.

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Writing and Spoken Spanish for business purposes: The purpose of this course will be to familiarize students with the vocabulary and writing in practical business situations. Students will write a variety of commercial documents. This course will familiarize students with vocabulary used in business and politeness in both social and business settings. Upon request.

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In Puerto Vallarta

Conversation I
(For those students who have tested into Level II)

In this course the student will practice basic sentences and phrases in communication: introducing oneself and others, asking for help, asking for or giving information regarding the location of places, expressing desire and illness, and learning expressions that can be used in restaurants, banks, supermarkets, etc. There will be preparation and presentation of themes relating to the family, the city, leisure activities, as well as others related to daily life.

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Conversation II
(For those students who have tested into Level III)

The student will develop the ability to communicate in order to participate in the daily life in Mexico and to relate to specific social situations. Furthermore, he/she will participate in activities that promote ideas, expression of opinion, discussions, expression of agreements and disagreements, and questioning or answering with respect to themes of interest. The dynamics of the class will include different techniques such as debates, brainstorms, group problem-solving, panels, interviews, oral reports, etc.

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