Our levels

UP Spanish School offers a range of levels from beginner to through advanced and refinement.
We can help whether you currently have absolutely no knowledge of Spanish or have been studying for a while but wish to improve.

Our courses are always tailored to you, the student, your current abilities, needs and goals.

We normally make a quick test to those students who already know some Spanish during their first session. This is to assess your current level both in written and spoken Spanish and to give our teachers an idea of what they need to focus on.

This is  nice time to let us know of any particular needs or interests you have.

You should always remember that we are here to serve you, set the suitable time for you.

Spanish level-Beginner:This level is for those students with no prior theoretical or practical knowledge of Spanish. Classes are conducted entirely in Spanish, special emphasis being given to speaking skills. By the end of the course the student will be able to communicate in Spanish using simple expressions and also comprehend basic conversation.

Spanish level-Basic Learners enter this level with certain notions of vocabulary and basic grammatical structures. The course commences with a revision of the most important structures. At the same time, vocabulary is widened and new structures incorporated into the student's speech. On completing this level the student is able to express him/herself with relative ease in everyday situations.

Spanish level- Intermediate I:This level enables the transition to more sophisticated forms of expression. All forms of the indicative verb tenses are practiced and the subjunctive tenses are introduced. In addition, special attention is dedicated to the student's speaking ability. By the end of the course the student is able to express him/herself with fluency in all situations of daily life.

Spanish level-Intermediate II:Students entering at this level are those who have knowledge of the indicative and subjunctive forms, but still encountering difficulties in their usage. The principal grammatical structures are revised, especially past verb tenses and the subjunctives. The oral ability of the students in Spanish continues to receive special attention. On finishing this level, the students are able to communicate with ease in as much everyday situations as in their professional activities.

Spanish level-Intermediate III:The student has a sound knowledge of tenses and structures, good gist understanding and a wide vocabulary but still makes typical mistakes. Has fluent conversational level and is able to exchange opinions. In difficult contexts makes grammatical errors.

Spanish level-Advanced:At this level any linguistic errors prevailing in the students speech are corrected. Conditional phrases, verb tenses which tend to create confusion, etc., are dealt with. As well, areas of language that prove to be of particular difficulty for the students are revised.

Spanish level-Superior :The student has no problem communicating with native speakers, but is still recognized as a non-native. There are few errors, language is precise and confident.

Spanish level-Refinement :The student studies the different registers of the language (colloquial, literary, technical) through various specially-adapted texts taken from newspapers, novels, and essays.