Courses

10-week courses for all abilities in
Summertown, Oxford

Beginner

(A1)

Two courses available

Thursdays

Post Beginner:

11.00 am – 12.30 pm

Beginner:

4.30 pm – 6.00 pm

Two different beginner courses are available.

 

Beginner

4.30 pm – 6.00 pm

For those with no previous knowledge of Spanish. 

Have fun learning the language basics and explore the culture of the Spanish speaking world.

We will be using a course book and plenty of authentic resources.

 

Post beginner

11.00 am – 12.30 pm

For those who already have some knowledge of Spanish either from studying or travelling. We will be going through the basics as well as expanding your knowledge of Spanish language and culture in an interesting and fun way.

We will be using a course book and plenty of authentic resources.

Intermediate

Mid/Low (A2)

Two different groups

Mondays

5.00 – 6.45 pm or

Tuesdays

5.45 – 7.30 pm

For those who are already able to communicate at a basic level. 

Come and enjoy using your Spanish with plenty of guided and fun interactive activities. 

You will improve your language skills as well as explore the wonders of the Spanish-speaking world.

Intermediate

Higher (A2/B1)

Wednesdays

6.15 – 8.00 pm

 

For those who are able to communicate fairly confidently using a variety of structures and tenses. 

We will be using a textbook as well as a wide range of authentic and interesting resources.

There will be plenty of opportunities to interact in Spanish through fun and interactive class activities.

You will improve your language skills as well as explore the wonders of the Spanish-speaking world.

Advanced

Conversation

Contact me for dates and times

For those wishing to consolidate their oral fluency in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It will be also an opportunity to revise and expand on your existing vocabulary and grammatical knowledge. 

We will be working on a variety of topics inspired from Spanish and Latin-American cinema, literature, music and current affairs.

2018 Term Dates

Term 1

Jan 15th – March 22nd (Intermediate)

Feb 1st – April 5th (Beginners)

Term 2

All 10-week courses start the week of April 16th.

Only £140 for each course

This price is reduced if you join later in the term

One-to-one tuition also offered

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Testimonials

what my students say

“An exemplary language teacher

 

Virginia is an exemplary language teacher. Only a true teacher can make you banish all your inhibitions and just have a go without fear of 'making a mistake' or 'getting it wrong.' She is constantly encouraging and enthusiastic whilst setting high expectations and enabling you to do your best. 

In her lessons I feel like I can speak Spanish even though I don't know much!!

Virginia also plans her lessons meticulously with a perfect mix of speaking and listening, reading, grammar and writing tasks, games, paired activities, discussion, film clips, songs, and insights into culture of the Spanish speaking world. There is always lots to discover and lots to learn, and she is also very considerate of your interests and personalises the lessons just for you. For example, one week I  walked a little part of the Camino di Santiago trail in Spain and the following lesson she had created a whole session based on the history of the trail!

Isabella M, Oxford

“Enthusiastic and knows how to motivate

 

Virginia is an excellent tutor. She is friendly and supportive as well as patient and knowledgeable.

Her knowledge of Spanish grammar and cultural nuances is great not just because she is a native speaker but she can articulate her knowledge well. 

She is very enthusiastic and knows how to motivate her students. She makes sure to check we understand the material and takes the time to answer all of the questions. The lessons usually go by quickly with a nice balance of grammar and conversation.

Thank you, Virginia!

Iris K, Oxford

“A new World of Language Learning

 
Virginia's Spanish classes have opened up a whole new world to me - I just love attending her lessons. It is difficult to pick the best bits but here are just some of them: 
 
The lessons are delivered with enthusiasm and professionalism in equal measure. Here is someone who really teaches for the enjoyment of sharing. Though only at elementary level, we only get to speak Spanish during classes, so we have to sit up and listen but we learn a lot. I was even complimented by a number of native speakers of Spanish on my last holiday to Costa Rica. They all said how good my Spanish was. Each lesson I leave with at least five large pages of notes to review (new words, a new turn of phrase, some grammar).
 
Frankly, Virginia's classes are one of the best investments I have ever made both in terms of money and time. Two things are guaranteed: we learn a lot and have a great deal of fun! I can't wait for class to start again after the holidays.
 

Christiane, Oxford

“A brilliant teacher

 

Virginia is a brilliant teacher. The lessons were always well paced, interesting and carefully targeted at my level. She has a library of suitable material: exercises, games, stories and video clips which she could draw on.  She was also able to recommend good books and websites for me to work on out of class.  I was happy with the progress I made with her help.

Vicky, Oxford