What We Offer
Our Spanish program is designed to be as dynamic and adaptable as the students we serve. Whether you're a complete beginner or an advanced learner, we provide meaningful instruction that evolves with your goals.
Spanish Lessons for All Levels: From foundational vocabulary to advanced conversation and grammar, we meet each student right where they are, and guide them forward with clarity and confidence.
Age-Specific Instruction: Our lessons are thoughtfully tailored for children, teenagers, and adults, recognizing the unique ways each group learns best. Playful storytelling, academic support, or immersive dialogues, we shape the format to suit the learner.
Flexible Formats: Whether you prefer the energy of in-person interaction or the convenience of online learning, we offer both. You choose the setting that supports your growth.
All Materials Included: We provide engaging, high-quality resources with every class, no need to purchase additional textbooks. Just bring your curiosity.
Group or Individual Sessions: Enjoy the camaraderie and collaborative energy of small group classes, or opt for personalized one-on-one instruction for deeper focus and customized pacing.
Speaking Proficiency Levels at GSA
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Beginner – Getting Started
- Students are just beginning to learn Spanish.
- They can understand and use basic greetings, introduce themselves, and name familiar objects from their surroundings.
- They may rely heavily on their native language; pronunciation and sentence structure may impact clarity.
- At this stage, communication requires support and patience.
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Emerging 1 – Starting to Speak
- Students use individual words, memorized phrases, and short, rehearsed sentences.
- They may answer direct questions with stock responses.
- Frequent pauses and repetition (of their own or others’ words) help them stay engaged as they build confidence.
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Emerging 2 – Building Confidence
- Students begin to express themselves in short sentences about familiar topics like daily routines and personal information.
- They can respond to simple questions and occasionally ask their own.
- Language may still be incomplete or present-tense focused, but communication is effective in basic situations.
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Intermediate 1 – Real Conversations Begin
- Students handle simple conversations related to personal topics like family, food, or daily life.
- They begin using language more creatively and with less reliance on memorized phrases.
- They can ask and answer questions, though responses may still be brief or hesitant.
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Intermediate 2 – Everyday Spanish
- Students communicate more easily in predictable situations, like shopping, asking for directions, talking about preferences, etc.
- They express needs clearly and begin using a broader range of vocabulary.
- They form complete sentences and can sustain conversations on familiar topics.
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Intermediate 3 – Speaking with Ease
- Students speak comfortably about school, hobbies, routines, and other familiar areas.
- Their speech is more fluid, and they require less time to find the right word.
- Pronunciation or intonation from their native language may still be noticeable, but communication flows well.
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Advanced – Fluent in Daily Life
- Students carry out conversations confidently across a wide range of everyday and more complex topics.
- They can describe, explain, give directions, share opinions, and narrate events in the past, present, or future.
- Speech is well-structured and connected, with greater depth and detail.
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Superior – Fluent and Precise
- Students communicate fluently and accurately in both formal and informal settings.
- They can discuss both concrete and abstract topics, explain complex ideas, and support their opinions.
- Speech is well-organized, nuanced, and adaptable to different contexts.
Ready to start learning?
No matter your starting point, every step in your Spanish learning journey matters. Progress isn’t always linear, some days bring leaps, others quiet refinement, but with consistent practice and a supportive environment, growth is inevitable. At Greenwich Spanish Academy, we meet you right where you are and guide you forward with encouragement and care. If you're ready to explore what confident communication can feel like, reach out to us today. We’d love to help you or your child begin, or continue, this meaningful journey.
What people are saying
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“Ariadna brings so much care and thought into every class—our daughter always leaves feeling engaged, supported, and excited to learn more.”
Quote Source — Yael
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“Ari is always professional and meticulously prepared—her lessons are thoughtful, engaging, and have truly boosted my confidence in spoken Spanish.”
Quote Source — Pouli
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“Ariadna makes learning Spanish something our kids truly look forward to—her fun, interactive classes have them excited and engaged every time.”
Quote Source — Mónica