Our classes focus on learning the most frequently-used vocabulary and grammatical structures in order to communicate. You will spend time conversing, reading, and of course, having fun!
Profe Lexie has been teaching kids in our after-school Spanish program for a few years. She can’t wait to bring her Mexican heritage to kids this summer in a week of language, music, games, food, crafts and culture. Profe Lexie will teach and use basic Spanish, engaging kids throughout the session. Recommended for kids with basic or no Spanish, ages 6-10.
Students will read the popular young adult novel Furia. Written by an Argentinian author, this engaging novel centers around Camila, a teenage soccer star whose parents don’t approve of her passion. Profe Rachel makes this book even more engaging with fun activities and discussions focused on vocabulary, grammar, and of course, the twists and turns of the story. Students are expected to read about 50-80 pages per week (about 20 minutes a day).
Our small classes offer plenty of opportunities to converse with your instructor and peers. Start practicing now!
Prefer face-to-face interaction? Join us in our Grand Rapids classroom. Need something more flexible? We also offer online sessions to fit your schedule.
Meet some new ‘amigos’ and connect with other globally-minded folks. Language is the foundation of relationships!
June 10-July 22
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm – online
Instructor: Jennie Frazier
Join Profe Jennie with 20+ years of experience teaching Spanish! Gain confidence in conjugating present tense verbs, using the present progressive, verb structures like gustar, ir a, and tener que, and understanding past (preterite and imperfect) tense verbs. Each class includes grammar instruction and practice, fun activities, reading, and conversation. Optional at-home practice will also be provided weekly. (Recommended for EdConnect students that have completed Levels 1-5 or new students that want to solidify their grammatical foundations.)
June 10-July 22
Wednesdays 12:00-1:00pm – online
Instructor: Jennie Frazier
Join Profe Jennie with 20+ years of experience teaching Spanish! Gain confidence in conjugating and understanding when to use preterite and imperfect verbs, the present perfect, and verb structures like acabar de and tener ganas de. Each class includes grammar instruction and practice, fun activities, reading, and conversation. Optional at-home practice will also be provided weekly. (Recommended for EdConnect students that have completed Levels 6-10 or new students that want to gain confidence with verbs.)
July 29 – Sept 9
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm – online
Instructor: Jennie Frazier
Join Profe Jennie with 20+ years of experience teaching Spanish! Gain confidence in conjugating and understanding when to use preterite and imperfect verbs, the present perfect, and verb structures like acabar de and tener ganas de. Each class includes grammar instruction and practice, fun activities, reading, and conversation. Optional at-home practice will also be provided weekly. (Recommended for EdConnect students that have completed Levels 6-10 or new students that want to gain confidence with verbs.)
June 29 – Aug 10
Mondays 5:00-6:00pm – online
Instructor: Andie Merkison
Join Profe Andie with 15+ years of experience teaching Spanish! Learn to confidently use preterite and imperfect verbs. Understand and begin to use all verb tenses and forms! Each class includes grammar instruction and practice, fun activities, reading, and conversation. Optional at-home practice will also be provided weekly. (Recommended for EdConnect students that have completed Level 11 or higher or new students that want to thoroughly understand verbs.)
June 18 – Aug 27*
*off July 30
Thursdays 5:15-6:00pm – online
Instructor: Rachel Mefor
Choose from Beginner (Level 1-3), Intermediate (Levels 4-7),
Advanced (Levels 8-12) or Superior (Levels 13+).
The creative and experienced Profe Rachel will guide you in practical and focused conversation at your level. Depending on the number of students enrolled, this class may be divided by level (same day/time but different profesora). Recommended for anyone interested in improving their Spanish speaking skills!
June 30 – July 28
Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm – online
Instructor: Amanda Cisneros
Profe Amanda also owns a travel company and has visited numerous Spanish-speaking countries. She will teach you the travel basics in a fun and practical way. You will feel confident in navigating schedules and directions, ordering meals, using numbers/money, checking into your accommodations, etc. Recommended for anyone that already knows very basic Spanish.
August 4 – Sept 1
Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm – Grand Rapids, Michigan
Instructor: Amanda Cisneros
Join Profe Amanda as we connect with local businesses, non-profits, and of course, restaurants owned or operated by Latinos in Grand Rapids. Each week, we will visit two places and hear from someone that works there. Our interactions will be primarily in Spanish–with help from the profesora. (Recommended for EdConnect students that have completed Level 7 or higher or new students with a solid base of Spanish.)
July 9 – Aug 13*
*off July 30
Thursdays 6:15-7:45pm – Lee St
Instructor: Rachel Mefor
Profe Rachel possesses passion for Pitbull, Prince Royce, and pop culture in Spanish! Join her in an exploration of music, social media, shows, and a film in Spanish. In this fun class, you will improve your vocabulary and comprehension skills while expanding your interest in pop culture in Spanish.
July 7, 8, 9, 14, and 16
5:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Andie Merkison
This is our Level 1 Spanish class taught over two weeks (still 15 hours)! You will learn basic conversational Spanish with fun-loving Profe Andie and start communicating with the most-used words and phrases in the Spanish language. You will be able to make introductions; talk about family, hobbies, past and present plans; and express your needs and wants! Also, you will read a mini-novel about the adventures of a capybara in Ecuador. This class is for students with no prior knowledge of Spanish; we start from square one. Give it a try – it will be fun! (Open to families – email Amanda for a special rate: acisneros@edconnect.us.)
Aug 3-6
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Lee St
Instructor: Lexie Zuno
Profe Lexie has been teaching kids in our after-school Spanish program for a few years. She can’t wait to bring her Mexican heritage to kids this summer in a week of language, music, games, food, crafts and culture. Profe Lexie will teach and use basic Spanish, engaging kids throughout the session. Recommended for kids with basic or no Spanish, ages 6-10.
June 10, 17 and July 1, 8, 15, 22
Wednesdays 3:30-5:00pm
Instructor: Rachel Mefor
Students will read the popular young adult novel Furia. Written by an Argentinian author, this engaging novel centers around Camila, a teenage soccer star whose parents don’t approve of her passion. Profe Rachel makes this book even more engaging with fun activities and discussions focused on vocabulary, grammar, and of course, the twists and turns of the story. Students are expected to read about 50-80 pages per week (about 20 minutes a day).
Save $50 when you enroll by September 3
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