WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO TAKE OUR ONLINE OR IN-PERSON CLASSES AND EXPERIENCE A GREAT CULTURALLY HISPANIC CLASS ENVIRONMENT.
We are Atlanta’s largest provider of Spanish-language instruction for over 20 years. Our Spanish-language program uses a communicative approach to language learning in order to help students of all levels achieve fluency. We focus on creating an environment that encourages students to feel comfortable making mistakes so that they can learn and interact with their classmates to become fluent. All of our teachers are native Spanish speakers or have native speaker proficiency.
At the Latin American Association, we teach standard Spanish that is considered the correct form of the language. However, we do teach students regional differences in vocabulary and pronunciation. There are many factors that influence how long it will take someone to learn a language, including motivation, experience learning a foreign language and time. It takes approximately 2 years for students to move to the Advanced Level, although you should be able to communicate in Spanish on a limited basis in a short period of time. Learning a language is a long process and it may last a lifetime.
We use as much Spanish as possible in the class, but it is not a total immersion program. Logically, the use of Spanish by the teacher increases with each level.
LEVELS
We offer the following levels:
Beginner, High Beginner |
| Low Advanced |
Low Intermediate |
| Advanced I |
Intermediate |
| Advanced II |
High Intermediate |
| Advanced III |
For course descriptions click here.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
I highly recommend signing up for classes at the LAA. I’ve been taking Spanish classes at the LAA for more than a year now and it’s been a wonderful experience. The intercambio with the adult Spanish students learning English is unlike any other Spanish lesson program I’ve seen. Truly one of a kind and a great organization overall!
I like the quality and the price. I like the class schedule of two days a week for two hours, so coming twice a week is easier on me for learning purposes ~ Paul Kirkley, Southwest employee
Patricia – LAA staff member – was very responsive and she was awesome on getting to know what I needed and connecting me with the right class package to improve my Spanish
The LAA has been super supportive and it is an awesome way to get a feel for a second language – especially from native speakers. - Carolyn Bero
Connie – my Spanish class instructor – has been incredible! One of the things I liked the most about her is that she has an MBA and is very comfortable using business Spanish terms to talk to me about ideas that might help me in my development process.Carolyn Bero
Online Group Classes
Our Online classes are delivered by trained instructors, using Google Meet or Zoom. Class size between 5 and 8 students.
Schedule and Programming
To download the 2023 Calendar, click here
Weekdays | 2 hours
| Monday/Wednesday 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Tuesday/Thursday 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. |
Classes start | Classes end |
| January 9 February 27 April 3 May 15 June 26 August 14 September 25 November 6 | February 13 March 29 May 3 June 21 July 31 September 18 October 30 December 13 |
Saturday | 2 hours
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
Classes start | Classes end |
| January 7 April 1 July 8 October 7 | March 18 June 17 September 16 December 16 |
NOTE
Early Registration
If you are a Returning student and register for the next session no later than the last day of your current session, you will have a discount of $30 and pay $220.
Late Registration
Registrations received during the first week of class will incur an additional fee of $25 (valid for new and returning students). No registrations will be accepted after the first week of class.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be given after the first week of class. If a refund is requested during the first week of class, a $20 service fee will be applied and the refund will be prorated depending on the number of classes taken. Refunds will be sent via mail in the form of a check.
Holidays
Please note that our office will be closed, so there will not be classes scheduled on the following dates:
–MLK Day – Monday, January 16
–Memorial Day – Monday, May 29
–Independence Day – Tuesday, July 4
–Labor Day – Monday, September 4
–Thanksgiving Week – November 20 to 24
–Christmas Week – December 25 to 29
–New Year’s Week – December 31 to January 2, 2024
In-person Group Classes
Our in-person classes may range from 5 to 12 students. Please see below for the current class schedule. Unfortunately, we cannot offer individual make-up classes and do not provide childcare.
As part of our program, our students enjoy a special feature called intercambio, or exchange, where they periodically get to interact and converse with native speakers enrolled in our English-language classes.
Schedule and Programming
Weekdays | 2 hours
| Monday/Wednesday 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Tuesday/Thursday 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. |
Classes start | Classes end |
| January 9 February 27 April 3 May 15 June 26 August 14 September 25 November 6 | February 13 March 29 May 3 June 21 July 31 September 18 October 30 December 13 |
Saturday | 3 hours
| 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Classes start | Classes end |
| January 7 March 4 May 6 July 8 September 9 October 28 | February 25 April 22 June 24 August 19 October 21 December 16 |
*NOTE:
Early Registration
If you are a Returning student and register for the next session no later than the last day of your current session, you will have a discount of $30 and pay $220.
Late Registration
Registrations received during the first week of class will incur in an additional fee of $25 (valid for new and returning students). No registrations will be accepted after the first week of class.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be given after the first week of class. If a refund is requested during the first week of class, a $20 service fee will be applied and the refund will be prorated depending on the number of classes taken. Refunds will be sent via mail in the form of a check.
Holidays
Please note that our office will be closed, so there will not be classes scheduled on the following dates:
–MLK Day – Monday, January 16
–Memorial Day – Monday, May 29
–Independence Day – Tuesday, July 4
–Labor Day – Monday, September 4
–Thanksgiving Week – November 20 to 24
–Christmas Week – December 25 to 29
–New Year’s Week – December 31 to January 2, 2024
Corporate Spanish Classes
We are Atlanta’s largest provider of Spanish-language instruction for over 20 years. We offer:
- Instruction that develops strong language skills and that celebrates the culture of Latin American and Spain.
- A customized curriculum designed for your company’s particular needs
- Opportunity to improve cross-cultural communication.
- Opportunity to celebrate the culture of Latin America and Spanish
Private Spanish Classes
Our Private Spanish classes offer high-quality, tailored instruction. Classes are taught by professional, native-speaking instructors and can be one-one-one or in group of two or three students in order to meet the student’s specific needs.
In addition to language education, we teach meaningful cultural content that enriches student’s experience with the culture and with the people of Latin America.
Note: Children are not allowed in the classrooms and LAA doesn’t provide childcare services.
