Level 1 Foundation Course
Duration: 24 hours of class (3 months).
Class frequency: 2 classes per week, 1 hour per class.
Location: This class is available in person at school in San José del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas. You can also join this group class remotely via Zoom.
Price: $2,800 MXN pesos a month per student. If you join the semi-immersion version of this class, then you would make a one-time-payment for the entire course instead.
Prerequisite: none.
Course content
We strongly believe in the power of pronunciation when learning a new language. Practicing pronunciation early on can help you develop good habits and avoid developing bad ones.Therefore, from lesson 1 you begin to learn how to speak and sound natural in Spanish. In this course you will learn:
- …how to use our pronunciation technique (blending, linking and merging) to effectively use words and phrases when you need them.
- …how to start and finish conversations with basic everyday expressions.
- …how to ask specific questions in a restaurant and how to accept or decline what you’re being offered.
- …how to build sentences on your own, using about 50 commonly used verbs.
- …how to ask for things around you and formulate questions.
- …how to express future actions in Spanish.
- …introduction to present tense conjugation.
Learning methods and class materials
- Step1.-Each class you will practice very short, guided conversations with your instructor and/or classmates. You will be suggested ways to improve your pronunciation and the use of sentence structure.
- Step 2.- You will listen to your homework online to practice between classes. In the audio recordings you will hear and practice out loud the same vocabulary words and phrases used in the conversations.
- Step 3.-Attend your next class and practice again with your instructor and/or classmates.
This method is based on the repetition of words and the purpose is to create the habit of speaking and listening to Spanish consistently. You will recycle the same words and repeat the same or similar phrases and sentences during each class activity. You will subscribe to our Toani Membership in order to access all necessary learning materials directly from our website. The cost for this membership is already included in the monthly fee of $2,800 pesos as long as you are enrolled in a group class online or in person at school. You will use our online platform to access audio exercises, worksheets and downloadable cheat sheets.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary has been an issue for new students we interview since words presented in some popular language apps are usually from other Spanish speaking countries and locals don’t entirely recognize some of them. In this course you will learn words, verbs, sentence structure and phrases as used and heard in Mexico, and the local area.
Who is this class for?
This course is suitable for beginners, and for advanced beginners who want to solidify the basics of pronunciation and sentence structure. The average number of students per class is between 5 and 8. We try to keep the groups small to preserve the quality of your learning experience.
Payment details
We take cash and online payments with card or Pay Pal. Course tuition must be paid each month in advance to reserve a spot in the group. Find a class schedule that works best for you in the calendar below and save a seat in class.
Level 1: upcoming courses and registration 2024-2025
To register, find the class schedule that works best for you then sign up. You will get instant access to the corresponding learning materials for pre-course study.
| Dates | Location | Duration | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 - Jan 21 | Cabo San Lucas | 3 months, twice a week, 1 hour per class | Check out schedule and register |
| Nov 4 - Feb 10 | San José del Cabo | 3 months, twice a week, 1 hour per class | Check out schedule and register |
| Jan 2025 | Cabo San Lucas | --- | -- |
Enroll in advance
Group classes can go from 5 to 8 students maximum. To secure a spot in the group, the initial month’s fee must be paid in advance. If you cancel 30 days before the course start, you will receive a 90% refund of your tuition. Cancellations made at least 15 days before the first day of class will result in a 50% refund. Changes cannot be made within 15 days before the course begins, and no-shows are not eligible for refunds.
Payment due dates and access to online course content
Group classes (Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5) are booked a month in advance at $2,800 MXN pesos. In order to access the course content and online learning materials, you must subscribe to our Toani Membership which costs $550 pesos per student a month. This fee is already included in the $2,800 pesos monthly total. Payment will be split into two parts: $550 pesos monthly for online access to our Toani Membership, and a separate payment of $2,250 pesos. The $550 pesos is charged automatically every month on autopay, and an invoice will be sent for the remaining amount 7 days before the new month begins. You can cancel or suspend the $550 pesos subscription after completing the program, or when taking long breaks from class but you must keep your account active to access all necessary online lessons, homework, exercises, and other online learning resourses available on our website.
The monthly period begins on the first day of every month and it will be considered a full month when there´s at least 6 hours of class scheduled in advance. If there are less than 6 hours in a particular month, the invoice should be adjusted and calculated at $350 pesos per each hour of class. Please, advise at least 30 days before the new month begins if you need to cancel your classes; failing to notify about withdrawing the class will result in the full monthly tuition being charged for the subsequent month. Missed classes, whether in-person or via Zoom, cannot be carried over for credit in future months. If you decide to discontinue your classes, you can retain your access to the online materials for self-study by maintaining your subscription to our Toani Membership. Read full Terms and Conditions.