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1. Why is Easy Español any better than any other language schools?
2. I have taken many years of Spanish and all I can say is "no comprendo". Does your program really work?
3. What are your fees?
4. How can I determine what kind of course (private, group, Live online) is best for me?
5. How do I know which courses and programs are most appropriate for my level and learning style?
6. How do live online classes work?
7. What are the advantages of online classes?
8. I have a busy schedule what if I have not time for homework?
9. How long before I can have a decent conversation in Spanish?
10. If I follow your sequence of courses, when can I expect to become fluent?
11. I am interested in private instruction, how many lessons and how much time do I have to devote to studying each week so I that I can actually see progress?
12. How can I be sure that my ability to communicate in Spanish is not hindered by the nationally and accent of my instructors?
13. What happens if I don’t get along with the instructor you assigned me?
14. What happens if I am not satisfied with my first class? Do I get a refund for example?
15. Can I purchase single sessions?
16. Can the cost of my studies at Easy Espanol be deducted from my taxes?
17. Why are your lessons only 45 minutes long?
18. What are the technical requirements for your online classes?
19. How can I reschedule a lesson?
20. What happens if I can"t make it to my lesson?
21. Do I have to buy books for my classes?
22. Do you offer specialized programs in a specific area, such as law, travel or health?
23. How does your School determinate my level?
24. Do I need a particular level to start your program?
25. What method does your school use?
26. Do I get a certificate upon completion of a course?
27. I am ready to start one of your programs, how can I register?
ANSWERS:
1. Why is Easy Español any better than any other language schools?
Easy Español stands out from other language schools by offering: Personalized attention, innovative and modern teaching methodology, reasonable fees and—most importantly—experienced, friendly, native-speaking instructors. More…
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2. I have taken many years of Spanish and all I can say is "no comprendo". Does your program really work?
Lets one of our happy students answer that question for you:
"I have taken many, many Spanish classes over the years, yet have never been able to speak the language spontaneously. Being born here, but coming from a Spanish speaking family, I carried a lot of shame about being unable to speak the language properly. This has been a very emotional issue for me, and I"m very glad to say that with the help of the wonderful teachers at Easy Español, I am now able to speak without translating in my head, without as much hesitation or being so worried about making mistakes! This is a great program, and if you stick with it, you WILL learn to speak Spanish! Thank you EASY ESPANOL! Un abrazo gigante para todos!" Chea Ryan.
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3. What are your fees?
Our fees vary according to the type of program in which you are interested. For detailed information about our fees, click here: Our Fees
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4. How can I determine what kind of course (private, group, Live online) is best for me?
Easy Español will advice you on the program that best suits your language goals. We offer three type of programs:
One-on-One
This program is ideal for those who want a more personal learning experience. Lessons are carefully customized to fit each student’s specific objectives and schedule. More…
Small Group Classes
This is a perfect program for the student who learns more effectively in an intimate group setting. To focus on conversation and keep the classes highly interactive, Easy Español limits our group classes to a maximum of 6 students. More…
Live online
Great for those who want the same intimate and customized learning experience as a face- to-face class but live-online. These classes are held with a live instructor on the Internet in real time. More…
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5. How do I know which courses and programs are most appropriate for my level and learning style?
Placing students at the right level is crucial for their language learning success. Prior to starting any program with Easy Español, students must take our Online Placement Test (OLPT). For any of our personalized programs, students have to undertake a General Language Assessment (GLA). Generally, GLAs are conducted during the introductory lesson.
Please click here if you want to purchase an introductory lesson.
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6. How do live online classes work?
A typical live-on-line class works no differently from a face-to-face class. Students communicate with their instructors via web conferencing live in real time. More…
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7. What are the advantages of online classes?
In a typical live-online, students have ready access to many language learning tools available in real time on the Internet such as dictionaries, phrase translators and verb conjugators. What’s more, instructors and students receive strong reinforcement by talking and typing at the same time. Addtionally, live online classes enable students to take classes from the comfort of their own home or office and can be accommodated to fit students’ busy schedule.
*Read a report by the U.S. Department of education: E-learning better than classroom education.
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Read the entire report
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8. I have a busy schedule what if I have not time for homework?
Homework will be assigned only if the student has enough time to devote to the extra work. Nevertheless, having assignment to be completed before a class encourages students to practice and reinforce previously learned material and helps teachers to understand the student’s development in the course.
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9. How long before I can have a decent conversation in Spanish?
Motivation, language exposure (time devoted to reading, writing and practicing conversation) and –of course– the student’s personality and learning style are some of the key factors that will determinate the acquisition of the second language. In any event, we can proudly say that, on average, beginner students reach an Intermediate level of Spanish (B1) after 9 months of consecutive study, provided that they take at least one lesson a week.
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10. If I follow your sequence of courses, when can I expect to become fluent?
Motivation, language exposure (time devoted to reading, writing and practicing conversation) and –of course– the student’s personality and learning style are some of the key factors that will determinate the acquisition of the second language. Your level of fluency will be determinate by these factors.
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11. I am interested in private instruction, how many lessons and how much time do I have to devote to studying each week so I that I can actually see progress?
It will depend on your language objectives. Nevertheless, for any beginner student we recommend to take at least 2 sessions a week for a period of 10-15 weeks. Based on our methodology, new students need on average 30 lessons for the brain to recognize the new language. We call this stage “The language acquisition stage” and it is the most important stage in the whole language acquisition process. After this critical stage, it generally takes 20 private lessons to move from level to the next.
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12. How can I be sure that my ability to communicate in Spanish is not hindered by the nationally and accent of my instructors?
We teach standard Spanish used all over the Spanish speaking world. This means that neither the nationality nor the accent of our instructors would compromise your listening and conversational skills. In fact, the multiculturalism of our instructors, as well as the wide variety of teaching materials provided during our classes, will surely enrich you learning experience.
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13. What happens if I don’t get along with the instructor you assigned me?
Our personalized attention means that the student’s satisfaction is our priority. Easy Español prides itself on its rigorous evaluation method for both its teachers and students. Students are invited to share their thoughts and feelings about their classes at any time during the course of their programs. In the event that you might want to switch your instructor, we will do it immediately.
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14. What happens if I am not satisfied with my first class? Do I get a refund for example?
Before committing to any of our one-on- one courses, we encourage students to take a 45 minute introductory/assessment class either face-to- face or live online. After this class you can decide if Easy Espanol is right for you. You can cancel your program at any time and get a refund for the remaining lessons. Group classes and introductory lessons are not refundable. There is a $45 cancellation fee for all programs and courses.
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15. Can I purchase single sessions?
You don"t need to purchase a full package to start a private program. In the other hand, group sessions cannot be purchased individually.
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16. Can the cost of my studies at Easy Espanol be deducted from my taxes?
Our school does not qualify for the HOPE/Learning Credit tax deduction but does qualify as a business deduction. You might want to ask you financial planner or accountant for more information.
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17. Why are your lessons only 45 minutes long?
Academic research indicates that there is a higher probability of effective learning taking place if the learning episodes are short and meaningful. We have come to the conclusion that a 45-minute lesson provides the optimun time for effective learning and retention.
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18. What are the technical requirements for your online classes?
There are only two requirements for the online classes:
• A computer, preferably with a high-speed Internet connection
(the better your connection, the more you’re going to benefit from your live online lessons)
• A headset
• A web cam (optional)
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19. Can I cancel and reschedule my lesson?
You can reschedule a lesson as long as you give Easy Español 24 hours notice. If you don’t provide notice in sufficient time, the lesson will be charged.
Simply, advise your tutor or our program coordinator by:
email (info@easyespanol.org)
Skype (easyespanol)
Phone (646-233-4235 / 212-213-0648)
Please, make sure you contact us at least 24 hours in advance.
A late cancellation will result in the lesson’s forfeiture.
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20. What happens if I can"t make it to my lesson?
If you miss a lesson without giving Easy Español 24 hour notice, that lesson will be charged.
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21. Do I have to buy books for my classes?
Books are not a requirement for taking classes with Easy Español. Our teachers prepare the lessons using an array of teaching materials (movies, magazines, songs, paintings, etc). However, we highly recommend that you purchase the books we use in our programs since they are very helpful to the students. More...
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22. Do you offer specialized programs in a specific area, such as law, travel or health?
Yes, Easy Español can prepare a highly customized program for you. Our teachers are very experienced at providing tuition for specific subject areas.
Please click here for more information about preparing a customized program for you or your institution. More...
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23. How does your School determinate my level?
Easy Español follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR) guidelines to describe the levels of proficiency of our students. Prior to starting any program with Easy Español, students must take our Online Placement Test (OLPT) to determinate their level. For any ofour personalized programs, students have to undertake a General Language Assessment (GLA). In a GLA, the student"s overall proficiency is evaluated along with his learning scheme and communication style. Generally, the GLA is conducted during the introductory lesson.
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24. Do I need a particular level to start your program?
No. Whether you are a complete beginner or very proficient, our teachers will deliver classes suitable for your level.
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25. What method does your school use?
Easy Español uses a revolutionay method called The Audio-Cognitive method. This method entails fostering the students’ listening comprehension skills from the start; and making the students aware of the direct relationship between the cognitive and emotional processes integral to communication. The Easy Español method focal point is developing the student’s language confidence to naturally achieve language competence. More...
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26. Do I get a certificate upon completion of a course?
Yes. Upon request, Easy Español can grant students a certificate indicating the hours studied and the level attained.
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27. I am ready to start one of your programs, how can I register?
Enrolling is easy as 1,2,3:
1. Fill out our enrollment form
2. Check out with PayPal
3. Take our online placement test
(Check your inbox for our confirmation email with the link)
Enroll now!
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