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Frequently Asked Questions

• What textbooks are used in Spanish beginner classes?

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  Spanish beginner classes use Aula Internacional 1 (New Edition). Beginners 1 covers Units 0-3, Beginners 2 covers Units 4-5, Beginners 3 covers Units 6-7, and Beginners 4 covers Units 8-9 plus additional units on making plans. Each unit focuses on functional language, grammar, vocabulary, and cultural content relevant to real-world communication.

• Are there online language classes available?

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  Yes. Online classes are offered in Italian and Spanish. Italian options include Advanced Thursday Daytime (online) and Intermediates Monday Daytime (online). Spanish learners can access Spanish for Travellers and other courses. Check the class schedule to confirm availability for your language and level.

• What can I expect to learn in a Spanish for Travellers course?

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  Spanish for Travellers covers practical communication skills for travel situations, including greetings and basic personal information, giving and asking for directions, making hotel reservations, transportation, shopping, and ordering food at restaurants. This short course is designed to build confidence for real-world use in Spanish-speaking countries.

• How many levels of Spanish classes are offered?

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  Spanish classes progress through the following levels: Beginners 1-4, Pre-Intermediate 1-5, Lower Intermediate B1 (with 6 stages), Upper Intermediate, and specialized courses like Spanish for Travellers and Spanish IB Ab Initio. Each level builds on previous grammar and vocabulary, advancing from basic greetings to complex narrative structures.

• Do Italian language classes cover cultural content?

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  Yes. All Italian Connections classes integrate Italian culture and traditions throughout the curriculum. Classes include discussion of Italian culture, traditions, history, politics, and literature. Teachers are trained to emphasize that language and culture are strongly intertwined, incorporating this approach across Beginners, Post Beginners, Intermediates, and Advanced levels.

• What learning methods are used in language classes?

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  Language classes employ interactive methods including role-plays, listening exercises, games, worksheets, discussion, puzzles, reading, writing, problem-solving, and video extracts. Both Spanish and Italian programs use innovative textbooks alongside songs, videos, and varied activities to maintain engagement and support different learning styles.