Our classes are designed so that students use what they learn to help break down language barriers and connect with more people in the city. That means that our students learn conversational Spanish that native speakers right here in the community speak.
The bulk of instructional time is spent in conversation. While we give you the necessary grammar tools to communicate effectively, we know that authentic practice is what really facilitates language acquisition.
Community classes are hosted in partnership with Cosecha Community Development’s Language School and are open to any adult in Nashville ready to jump in and start speaking Spanish!
Current & upcoming classes w/ Cosecha Language School
Beginner Spanish I
This course is for students who are just starting to learn Spanish. The course will cover basics like the alphabet, numbers, greetings and basic getting-to-know-you conversation.
Beginner I AM – Mon/Wed 9-10:30 AM – Session 1: June 3-26
Beginner I AM – Mon/Wed 9-10:30 AM – Session 2: July 8-31
Beginner I PM – Wednesdays 6-7:30 PM – June 5-July 29
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Beginner Spanish II
This course is for students who have had an intro to the language. The course will cover fundamental grammar and syntax so that students will leave with the ability to carry on simple conversation in the present tense.
Beginner II AM – Mon/Wed 9-10:30 AM – Session 1: June 3-26
Beginner II AM – Mon/Wed 9-10:30 AM – Session 2: July 8-31
Beginner II PM – Wednesdays 6-7:30 PM – June 5-July 29
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Intermediate Spanish I
This course is for students who are able to speak in the present tense. The course will include conversation about the past and future. Students will be able to speak about past events, memories, and plans for the future.
Intermediate I AM – Mon/Wed 11-12:30 AM – Session 1: June 3-26
Intermediate I AM – Mon/Wed 11-12:30 AM – Session 2: July 8-31
Intermediate I PM – Mondays 6-7:30 PM – June 3-July 29
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Intermediate Spanish II
This course is for students who are hungry for even deeper conversation practice that requires more nuanced grammar, like the conditional and subjunctive tenses.
Intermediate II PM – Mondays 6-7:30 PM – June 3-July 29
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Advanced Classes
Our traditional advanced course is for students who’ve studied Spanish for a long time and consider themselves conversational. Here, we’ll go over some challenging grammatical concepts while emphasizing the improvement of speaking abilities in practical settings.
Our advanced conversation course is for those who are ready to skip the grammar (for the most part), and dive into more complex conversation topics.
Note: We highly recommend taking one of our intermediate level courses before entering advanced.
Advanced Conversation – Wednesdays 5-6:15 PM – June 5-July 29
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Heritage Spanish
This course is open to all Spanish heritage speakers hoping to improve their Spanish. A heritage speaker is someone who has learned a language informally by being exposed to it at home as opposed to having learned it formally in a school setting. It’s their native tongue, but more often than not it becomes secondary to English, the dominant language in which they receive formal education and use the most in their daily life outside the home. If that sounds like you, join us!
Heritage Spanish w/ Profe Maureen Aguilar Thursdays 6-7:30 PM starting April 11th
Are you interested in a class for your organization?
In addition to our community classes, we offer classes designed specifically for organizations. We’ve done classes for public and charter school staff, factory workers, and local nonprofits that serve Spanish-speaking communities. We design the curriculum around the needs of the organization so that the Spanish students practice is the Spanish they can use in their day-to-day work. If you’re interested in a class for your organization, please fill out our interest form or contact becca@vocesdenashville.com.
Personalized classes fit your needs & goals
We also offer small group classes upon request. To date, we’ve designed curricula for individuals & small groups working in healthcare, fitness, education, construction, and farming, and we love the challenge of creating new content. Email becca@vocesdenashville.com or fill out our interest form to request small group lessons.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I know some Spanish. How do I know what class is right for me?
When you sign up for a class, you will see the option to request a diagnostic over the phone. We typically say that if you can speak in the present tense with little to some fluency, you are a beginner. If you can speak with moderate fluency in the present and some in the past, intermediate. More than that, we say advanced.
Can my employer pay for my tuition? Can you help me convince them?
Yes! It is a great idea to ask your employer for financial support. In many fields, learning Spanish is a professional development opportunity that can improve your effectiveness in your role. We highly recommend asking your employer to help cover the cost and letting them know how it will help you in your day-to-day work.
Do I need to know any Spanish before signing up?
You do not need to know any Spanish prior to signing up for a Beginner I class. However, if you’ve had very little exposure, it may be helpful to try out an app like Duolingo to build some familiarity with the language before starting a class.
How much of a time commitment are the classes?
Currently, our classes are 8-week for 1.5 hours/week or 6 weeks for 3 hours/week We do assign homework outside of class that you are expected to complete, but we try to integrate it into your existing routine as much as possible (e.g. doing things you would normally do, but in Spanish!).
How are classes at Voces de Nashville different from other schools?
All of our classes are taught by native speakers from the community. As one student mentioned, you don’t really come to Voces to “learn” Spanish for some future goal; you come here to start speaking it right away!