Learn Spanish and start exploring the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries! This program offers everything needed to speak Spanish fluently for professional or personal purposes whether you need to introduce yourself, order a meal or buy clothes and souvenirs. You will also be exposed to accents and expressions from different parts of the Spanish-speaking world.
Our program includes courses ranging from beginner to intermediate-advanced levels as well as advanced conversation circles. The program uses Spanish as the language of instruction, which has been shown to favour language acquisition.
The conversation circles are offered at the advanced levels for learners who want to continue practising their Spanish. Learners must have completed Nivel 8 to register for this level or have been recommended the conversation circle following a placement interview.
Courses are reserved for learners aged 16 and up.
Schedule
Fall, Winter and Spring: One 3-hour class per week, evenings or Saturday mornings. Most courses run for 11 weeks (some run for 10 weeks with 3.25 hours/class).
Courses are 32.5 to 33 hours in total.
Conversation circles are 10 weeks long. The circle runs for 2 hours per week, for a total of 20 hours.
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SPRING
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April 10 to June 26, 2021
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Registration opens in March
Registration closes: April 6, 2021
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FALL
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September 13 to December 4, 2021
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Registration opens: August 19
Registration closes: Sept. 7, 2021
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WINTER
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January 15 to March 28, 2022
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Registration opens in November
Registration closes: Jan. 11, 2022
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Cost
Each level: $320 (handbook and taxes included)
Conversation circle: $200
Course Content
Acquire essential language skills through a variety of interactive activities using Canadian course material developed by USB’s Continuing Education Division. Designed for adult learners, the curriculum covers a wide range of core competencies with specific learning objectives.
Click below to download course descriptions for levels 1-8.
Course Descriptions in Spanish
Conversation Circles
The conversation circle Círculo de conversación avanzado is a weekly opportunity for advanced-level students to practise speaking Spanish in an informal setting where they may also explore the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Students can expect to participate in discussions, role-plays and presentations. Students must have completed Nivel 8 in order to register.