Level 3 Preterite
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.
Prerequisite: Level 2 Present Tense or schedule a free 30-minute interview to find the right level/class for you.
Course content
Past tense conjugations in Spanish are very much influenced by pronunciation, both yours and other speakers’ as you listen to them. You have to develop the ability to associate what you hear in a conversation with words and conjugations you learn on paper. This course takes you at a higher level of the language by learning how to use and recognize past tense in spoken Spanish. In this course you will learn:
- …how to use our pronunciation technique to blend the sounds of the verb conjugations in past tense.
- …how to talk about events held in the past.
- …how to narrate personal experiences and situations occurred in the past.
- …how to confirm details of a future appointment.
- …how to conjugate regular and irregular verbs in past tense (preterite) in Spanish.
Grammar and vocabulary
You will learn time phrases used to describe past situations like last week, last month, yesterday, etc. You will also learn words related to common activities, scheduling and confirming appointments and things around the city. In level 3 you will cover:
- …preterite conjugation: regular and irregular verbs.
- …time phrases used in past tense.
- …necesitar and querer used in past tense.
- …uses of quedar.
Learning methods and class materials
Pronunciation goes both ways-speaking and listening. Repetition is the key to learn and solidify the use of words and verbs in past tense. As with previous levels, the teaching method used is based on the repetition of words and the purpose is to create the habit of speaking and listening to Spanish consistently. This time you will practice pronunciation and repetition of more advanced sentence structure using past tense to describe situations and personal experiences occurred in the past. 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.
Who is this class for?
Students who have now completed Level 2. 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 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 3: 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 | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 - May 22 | Cabo San Lucas | Check out schedule and register |
| Coming up... | Cabo San Lucas | Book a free interview to learn more |
| Coming up... | San José del Cabo | Book a free interview to learn more |
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.