Spanish Conversation Classes for Adults at All Learning Levels

y name is Patricio Tapia. I am a native Chilean who’s been teaching in Marin for over eighteen years. During this time, I have developed a unique and highly effective conversation-based teaching approach that makes use of innovative visual aids to stimulate learning and promote lots of interaction. Grammar is learned primarily as a natural outcome of the focus on conversation. The relaxed atmosphere builds confidence, and small class sizes afford ample time for personal attention and feedback. Intermediate classes read entertaining detective stories at gradually increasing levels of difficulty, written especially for people learning Spanish as a second language. Advanced classes read news articles from the London BBC and discuss current topics.

These classes are geared to adults with busy lives. Ten levels of classes are available on an ongoing, year-round basis, at various times and locations in Marin. See Class Schedules, Locations & Fees. The higher study levels, rarely found at other schools, provide continuity of learning as your mastery of the language grows. If you’ve studied Spanish before, you can find a class that picks up where you left off.

There are no expensive books to buy: all reading materials are included in the class fee! Tape recorders are recommended at Levels I, II, and III. You can call me at (415) 806-8101 or e-mail me at if you have questions about your appropriate level.