What Makes Spanish in Atlanta Different?

Our adult Spanish classes, courses & Spanish online tutoring & private lessons all use our proprietary learning material & curriculum! Offering you a system to learn multiple foreign languages. Our insightful strategies, methodology & language instruction all ensures retention & progress.

How Long Does it Take to Learn Spanish?

We have a whole blog post dedicated to this answer. You can review the full post on “how long it takes to learn Spanish?” here. The true answer requires an in-depth answer to truly address the question but Why will you learn Spanish with Spanish in Atlanta faster? Is simpler. Our Spanish lessons and tutoring are not 1 dimensional. You’re learning, reinforcing & re-visiting all the material you have learned in class in multiple ways. That is why our Spanish lessons are all cumulative- you will learn Spanish concepts & material that connects together. Making it much easier to digest & apply to real life Spanish conversations.

We tackle everything in class:

When you do all of the above in a strategic sequence, all the Spanish material you learn in class has an extremely high chance of being retained & used in real conversations.

Spanish Lesson Structure Advantages:

We focus on the most important Spanish skills in class! A big chunk of our Spanish lessons, courses & tutoring sessions focus on:

• Building & improving conversational Spanish skills
• Practice with conversational drills with professional feedback & support!
• Spanish stories with Q&A
• Learn & practice strategies to increase speed!

We know how important having sound conversational Spanish skills are which is why we give it the most attention in your Spanish lessons! Whether you take a small group Spanish course or private Spanish lessons, we make sure conversational Spanish skills & auditory comprehension are number 1!

What Makes Spanish Schools & Spanish Tutors Worth it?

When comparing Spanish classes in Atlanta, online Spanish schools, or private Spanish tutors, there are a few key distinctions to look for.

How much experience does your Spanish teacher have & are they native speakers?

The more experience the better. A tutor with 33 years of experience can help fast track your Spanish learning more so than a Spanish instructor or tutor with less experience. An experienced teacher will help you feel comfortable, your teacher will know what your strengths and weaknesses are before you do and will offer solutions that address them. An experienced Spanish instructor creates the action plan, lesson objectives, prepares the learning material needed & assignments so that you can retain & improve. A professional asks you questions and establishes what your expectations are and then explains the learning plan- similar to a personal trainer.

Will all your lessons be taught by the same Spanish teacher?

Consistency is critical to Spanish language learning. The benefit to having the same Spanish tutor or instructor is significant because the teaching style, experience & continuity has a direct effect on how well you mentally digest the material you learn in class. Once you develop a learning rhythm, it’s very hard to keep it going with a new tutor each time. Also the experience and teaching style will be different so your progress will be affected by the break of continuity. Our Spanish classes are all conducted by our main instructor Dee Ortiz.

Are the Spanish classes & tutoring structured?

Structured Spanish classes are very helpful because there is a clear path. There is a learning map that is easy to follow and that eliminates confusion. There is so much material that has to be learned so structured Spanish lessons make it easier for your brain to digest & organize the material in a way that makes sense. Random Spanish lessons with no goal or structure makes retention a lot more difficult. Our Spanish classes in Atlanta, tutoring & private lessons are all structured. Private lessons & tutoring are highly personalized but with structure so that you get the help you need.

Will you practice Spanish speaking in class?

You must practice the material you are learning in your Spanish classes & courses. Theory & language concepts are great but they must be put into practice. Similarly to getting a gym membership, you must go to the gym and work out in order to get gains! Spanish lessons that only focus on theory, homework or written work are the equivalent to reading a book on “how to play tennis” vs playing tennis at the courts. All of our Spanish learning offerings involve conversational drills & practice.

What is the class size of your Spanish group course or Spanish class?

The number is a great predictor on how much personalized attention & practice you will get. Sharing a pizza with 3 people is not the same as sharing it with 10 people. Your portion of that pizza will be smaller or bigger depending on 2 things:

• How many students are in the class ( if you’re doing Spanish group courses)
• How long is the Spanish class.  ( how big is the “pizza” 🙂 )

Spanish in Atlanta offers small group Spanish courses for adults with only 4 students maximum per class online. The duration of the class depends on what you pick but the small group courses are 1 hour in duration. We have an excellent post that dives into “How Much do Spanish Lessons Cost?” It provides great insights into what you should expect to invest in your Spanish language learning & how to plan accordingly for the best possible results.

Online Spanish Classes VS In Person Spanish Classes

Spanish students are sometimes skeptical about online Spanish classes vs in person Spanish classes. Below are the pros and cons of both learning Spanish online vs in person Spanish classes. You can also check our “How Much Do Spanish Lessons Cost” article here for a complete guide to Spanish lessons cost, pros & cons, how to pick the best Spanish tutors and more….

ONLINE SPANISH CLASSES

• Convenience of learning in any location
• Smaller class sizes more practice
• More affordable Spanish courses
• Highly structured classes
• No distractions & High engagement

Our online Spanish classes help you learn Spanish from any state, city or country! We conduct our Spanish online classes live via zoom! We keep the class size extra small so that there is high in class engagement and interaction. Spanish in Atlanta has created a masterful online Spanish learning curriculum that ensures you don’t miss in person Spanish classes!

In person Spanish classes require the use of a space big enough for students to learn comfortably. The cost of renting a space and other costs associated with that makes in person Spanish learning more expensive by  35% . Lastly, some times students get distracted and don’t focus on the material they are learning in class due to the social aspect involved with in person Spanish classes.

IN PERSON SPANISH CLASSES:

• Enhanced conversational drills
• Bigger class size/ more social
• Good for Kinesthetic learners.
• Spanish learning material

Spanish conversational drills can feel more intense for students that do in person Spanish classes. This can be a double edged sword because most students get a nervous when practicing their new skills and sometimes freeze. Doing Spanish classes online can take the edge off  and limit anxiety, when doing conversational drills. Some students love the intensity and thrive with it.

Kinesthetic learners do better with in person classes because of the need for this type of student to touch things! In person classes helps provide more opportunities for the kinesthetic learner to do that versus the online Spanish class environment.

Spanish in Atlanta has created an online Spanish class curriculum that will help 95% of all students! Our class size, Spanish learning material, conversational exercises ensure that nothing gets sacrificed, if you study Spanish online versus doing it with in person Spanish classes!

            Mexican Spanish VS Latin American Spanish

There is no such thing as “Mexican Spanish” but of course people understand what is meant by it. There are 4 main types of Spanish. It’s helpful to know this before signing up for an online Spanish speaking class or in person Spanish class!

• Latin American Spanish
• Caribbean Spanish
• Spanish from Spain
• Spanish from Argentina

Latin American Spanish covers all of the Spanish speaking countries in South America including Mexico.  Even though these Spanish speaking countries may have some sound variations, they all fall under the Latin American Spanish category! In Spanish in Atlanta, our online Spanish speaking classes focus on Latin American Spanish.

It’s the one that covers the most countries and most of the countries closest to the United States! Even though  we focus on Latin American Spanish, our online Spanish speaking classes will help students that want to learn any type of Spanish!

Caribbean Spanish includes Puerto Rico, Cuba & The Dominican Republic this type of Spanish is phonetically different from Latin American Spanish but the Spanish language and grammar are the same with a few variations. Caribbean Spanish is limited to these countries above so unless you have friends/ family or live in one of these countries in the Caribbean, it’s best to focus on Latin American Spanish. There are exceptions to this recommendation. Talk to Spanish in Atlanta for guidance!

Spanish spoken in Spain is still Spanish but the pronunciation and sounds are noticeably different to Latin American Spanish, Caribbean and Argentinian Spanish. The same difference that exists between American English and English spoken in London! Same language but unique pronunciation & accent; the language is the same!

Lastly Argentinian Spanish is specific to Argentina, Uruguay and maybe Paraguay! Same thing. The pronunciation is unique, sounds, accents and in some instances some vocabulary words that may differ but the foundation is still the Spanish language.

Is Mexican Spanish an Option?

As you have learned above. NO! lol I would say Mexico is covered in the Latin American Spanish category so ” Mexican Spanish” is not really a type of Spanish but rather when people refer to it in this way they are talking about the unique sounds, pronunciations of certain words, flow, & special vocabulary words Mexicans are known for using. Each Spanish speaking country has it’s own distinct accent but the language itself is the same.

No matter which type of Spanish you decide to learn, take any online speaking Spanish classes that teach you the foundation; accents, unique phonetics and vocabulary words from a country you are targeting will come naturally! So next time you hear “Mexican Spanish” Colombian Spanish” etc… remember they are referring to the unique phonetics, accents of the Spanish spoken there but not a different language!

How Long Does it Take to Learn Spanish?

It depends on you & the online Spanish speaking classes you sign up for! You need to make sure that the adult Spanish classes you join:

• Have a structured Spanish curriculum
• Small class sizes
• Varied Spanish exercises to develop all skills. ( speaking, hearing, reading & writing)
• Conversational & Auditory comp. exercises for mastery

With Spanish in Atlanta, it can take 1 to 1 year 1/2 to become bilingual! 3-4 months to become functional in Spanish. Functional means you can understand about 30-50% of what is being said but can only answer at around  25-30% Functional means you can:

• Be helpful at work
• Have simple basic & repetitive conversations typical of daily life!
• Get the gist of what is being said
• Get to know people & handle basic daily life conversations.

Having a great Spanish instructor that knows how to help you through common learning hurdles is invaluable. It saves you time, money and aggravation! Spanish in Atlanta has created online Spanish speaking classes that ensures you get permanent results & learn 50% faster!

Free Spanish Placement & Assessment

Talk to our professional Spanish instructor 1 on 1! See for yourself why Spanish in Atlanta is the best!

• Get a free mini Spanish demo
• Free Spanish placement test
• Free Spanish assessment
• Get professional guidance

Take advantage of this  great opportunity. Get all the answers and guidance you need to pick the best course of action. Our Spanish instructor is extremely helpful and welcoming! Whether you are looking for Spanish classes near me or private Spanish instruction, Spanish in Atlanta is the best option! In your free assessment, you can:

• Get a brief taste of our Spanish teaching strategies
• View our Spanish conversational exercises, drills & ebook
• Get a reality check on your Spanish skills
• Ask questions about our Spanish learning options!

Schedule your Spanish assessment and start your educational journey. Our assessment is not a quick and rushed  appointment! We have talked to potential students for 30-45 minutes many times! We love helping students and making sure you get the Spanish training you need!

Beginner Stories in Spanish NEW!

Spanish in Atlanta is an innovator that has done it again! We have a new beta product. We are offering our beginner stories in Spanish for FREE for a limited time! Our beginner stories were created to mirror what Spanish vocabulary & verbs we teach you in our adult Spanish classes!

We wrote our Spanish short stories so that you get to hear the same Spanish vocabulary and same verbs again & again! This helps your brain create an “audio file” so that your ears identify the sounds quickly while having conversations in Spanish! Our Spanish beginner stories are free but we ask that you give us your feedback! You can email us or use our Contact Form! Enjoy!

                 Conversational Spanish classes in Atlanta, DC & All USA

In all of our Spanish lessons & Spanish language classes, we use strategic & logical visuals that allow students to quickly create sentences. Sentence creation is critical for building your conversational Spanish skills. We introduce obvious visuals so that student associate the Spanish words to images in our live online Spanish courses & tutoring! This ensures that students create permanent memory anchors- an essential part of our Atlanta Spanish classes, lessons & Spanish group courses!