Course Descriptions

Core Fluency Spanish Classes

 

Core Fluency classes allow students to acquire a new language quickly and naturally. Courses are organized around personalized conversations, collectively-built stories, readings and an intentionally limited vocabulary, instead of  a linearly structured grammar book. (Read more on the CORE FLUENCY METHOD.)

Course Format options:

 

1)  Group Courses:

We offer group courses for Novice and Intermediate Students.  This is the most fun, fast, and experiential format offered for learning and for faster, more natural language acquisition.  We offer Weeknight Evening Classes (3hrs), Saturday and Sunday 4-hr Classes and 8-hr Intensives, and a Full Semester Program.

  • The Weeknight Classes, Saturday Classes, and Saturday Intensives may be taken individually or as an ongoing series of classes.
  • The SEMESTER PROGRAM  (Jan – May, June – Aug, or Sept – Dec) is the best way to acquire the language.  Students can expect to be confident and basically proficient after two semesters and highly proficient after only four semesters. Students will reach their goals even more quickly if they travel & study abroad with Core Fluency!  See What is Covered during each Course.
  • Register for the upcoming course under the REGISTER tab at the top of the website. All upcoming courses will be posted under REGISTER.  Check back soon if no classes are offered in your area at this time.  Sign up for the CORE NEWS to the right, in order to be notified when new classes are offered and new schedules are posted!
 
 
2)  The Tutoring and Private and Semi-Private Courses (only offered in New York City) are meant for students who want specific help on writing, grammar, reading, and speaking.  

 

Tutoring is helpful for students who are already studying Spanish in High School or College, but need extra help with reading, writing, comprehension, or speaking – and especially understanding and putting to use the grammar.  Tutoring is also great for students who need help preparing and studying for an upcoming exam, an AP exam, or an entrance exam.  This is not a class which is taught, but rather help with your current class work and general comprehension of the language.

Privates (1 student) or Semi-Privates (2-4 students) are specialized classes for adult students whose schedules do not allow them to take the group classes, or they want a specific, customized learning plan.  Theses are perfect for students who want to build a strong foundation quickly, or for those who want specific help on writing, grammar, conversation tools, or reading.

Tutoring and Private/Semi-Private Sessions may be based around readings, conversation, a customized selection of verbs and vocabulary, or specific grammar rules.  Private classes are specifically designed around your questions, your field of work or area of interest, and your priorities.

 

3)  Customized Business Intensives (only offered in New York City) are Group Courses tailored to your business (or school faculty) to teach Novice Spanish to your select group of business professionals or teachers.  An ongoing set of classes will be arranged, in order to first teach the most commonly used verb structures and to build a  foundation of comprehension, reading, writing, and listening skills. Then, trade-specific word structures and vocabulary will be added to best serve your specific trade.

 

4)  The Travel-Study Experiences Abroad (currently offered in Sayulita, Mexico and Costa Rica)are meant for people who want to have quantum leap results with their language acquisition, and for people who want to enhance their travel experience with language instruction.  The Experiences Abroad combine group language instruction with authentic culture-based international experiences and adventure — creating a perfect mix of guided activities and time for personal exploration and experiences.  It is the best scenario possible: to acquire a language in the Core Fluency method and have immediate and authentic opportunities to practice what you have learned.  The cultural experiences and adventures enhance the language classes, and the language training enhances the travel experience!  You do NOT need to have attended Core Fluency’s classes prior to attending an Experience Abroad, but most students work toward this trip during the semester or summer intensive programs!