Group Spanish Classes in Panama | Small Group Spanish Lessons in Latin America

You can complete all of our six (6) Spanish levels by joining this Spanish course in Boquete or in Bocas del Toro. You can start your Spanish course at either of our Spanish schools and continue at the other one. At both locations you can obtain college credit when you join our Group 4 Spanish Course. Our Group 4 PLUS 2 Course is Bildungsurlaub approved for all levels. When considering for how many weeks to sign up for, take into account that each of our first three levels (A1, A2, B1) can be completed in an average of 60 hours of lessons each (3 weeks each when having 20 hours of lessons per week), our fourth and fifth levels (B2, C1) in 100 hours each (5 weeks), and our sixth level (C2) in an average of 400 hours more (to be just like a native). When you join a Total Spanish Immersion Program you usually complete each level 10 to 25% faster. We will always make a professional suggestion based on your Spanish level, on how far you want to advance and on how fast you want to get there. To see what you will be able to do upon completing each level you can visit our level system section and if you know some Spanish, please remember to complete our Placement Test.

Group 4 Spanish Course Format

In our Group 4 course there is a maximum of 6 students per group, although the average is between 3 - 4 students

4 hours of Group Lessons p/day

Group 4 is the most popular Spanish course offered at Habla Ya Panama Spanish Schools and is comprised of 20 hours of group Spanish lessons per week with the option of taking additional private Spanish classes. Students have 4 hours of group Spanish classes each day either in the morning or in the afternoon.

Max. of 6 Students of the same level p/class

There is a maximum of 6 students per class, although the average amount of students in the classroom is usually between 3 and 4. Even though it's unlikely to happen, if there isn't another student of your exact same level and you have signed up to have group lessons, it doesn't matter: you'll have the teacher all for yourself! As groups are small, students always receive the personalized attention required to learn Spanish. If for any reason you would like to limit your class size to two or three students (couples or groups of friends traveling together), you can sign up for Mini Group lessons.

Groups are arranged according to students' Spanish levels ensuring that classmates will have a very similar degree of communicative proficiency. If you know some Spanish, even a small amount, you are required to fill out our Online Placement Test before starting your language course. Upon arrival to our schools in Boquete and Bocas del Toro, students also have a short oral interview with one of our teachers to confirm each student's exact Spanish level. In this way student's oral expression and listening comprehension skills are taken into account as well as their reading and writing skills.

"Students who remain silent in groups of ten or more will contribute actively to discussions when the size of the group is reduced to five or three." Nunan, 1999

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Group 4 PLUS Spanish Course: a more intensive option

A few private lessons are the perfect complement for our Group 4 course if you want to get the most out of your Spanish course

Option to have additional Private Lessons

For those seeking a more intensive Spanish course or an even a more personalized one, the Group 4 PLUS Spanish course adds 1 or 2 extra hours of Private Spanish classes per day besides the standard 4 hours of Spanish classes in group that students normally have each day.

In these extra hours you will be able to focus on whatever you want to. For example, you can work on your conversational Spanish skills or on certain grammar topics, take your time to prepare for the DELE exam, study Medical Spanish, work on a certain area that is more difficult for you, talk about the Latin American culture, etc.

By having 5 or 10 extra hours of private lessons per week you will also be able to move along faster through our level system.

Group 4 PLUS 1 adds 1 additional hour of private Spanish classes to the 4 standard hours of Spanish group lessons that students normally have each day and Group 4 PLUS 2 adds 2 additional hours of private Spanish lessons. Private lessons are 1 on 1: just the teacher with one student.

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Group 4 Spanish Course Class Schedule

Group lessons can take place in the mornings or afternoons depending on the time of the year, group availability and on student's Spanish level

Morning and Afternoon Sessions

Spanish classes in Boquete and Bocas del Toro, Panama are held from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., with a 15 minute break after the first two hours. During the high season we also schedule Spanish classes between 1:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. During the rainy season, as it is more likely to rain in the afternoons, we tend to schedule Spanish lessons from 1:15 p.m. onwards so that students can enjoy outdoor activities during the mornings.

For those students who sign up for our Group 4 PLUS Spanish course we schedule their additional private Spanish lessons to take place during the other half of the day in which they are not having their group classes. For example, if a student is having group lessons in the afternoon, then his or her extra private Spanish lessons can take place between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or between 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

The schedule for group lessons also depends on each student's Spanish level. During certain times of the year, groups for specific levels may only be available during the mornings or during the afternoons.

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Group 4 Spanish Course Starting Dates

Beginner groups start their language course on the first Monday of each month. Students who know some Spanish can start on almost any Monday

Plenty of Start Dates Year-Round

For those students who don't know any Spanish, beginner groups usually start on the first and third Monday of each month (but they can start on others!). You can see dates below.

During the high season (January, February, June, July & August) beginner groups ALSO START ON OTHER MONDAYS.

Students who ALREADY KNOW SOME SPANISH can start our Group 4 Spanish course on ANY MONDAY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR as long as they SIGN UP IN ADVANCE!

If you know some Spanish, even a little bit, please remember to also complete our PLACEMENT TEST.

Students who ALREADY KNOW SOME SPANISH can start our Group 4 Spanish course on ANY MONDAY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR as long as they SIGN UP IN ADVANCE!

2012 Start Dates for Beginners

January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
2, 9, 16, 30	6, 13, 27	5, 12, 19	2, 16, 30	7, 14, 21, 28	4, 11, 18, 25	2, 9, 16, 23, 30	6, 13, 27	10, 24	8, 15, 29	12, 19, 26	3, 10, 17

Students who already know some Spanish may start our Group 4 course on ANY MONDAY throughout the year depending on group availability for their level. If you know some Spanish, not necessarily having reached an Intermediate or Advanced Spanish level, please fill out our Placement Test and we will get back to you letting you know a specific date in which you could start with or join a group.

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Group 4 Spanish Course Rates

From $7.50 to $11.25 per hour

Our Group 4 course is for students that are really serious about learning Spanish fast and effectively.

Below you will find the prices for the following Spanish courses:

Group 4 Course (20 hours of group lessons per week)
Group 4 PLUS 1 Course (20 hours of group lessons + 5 hours of private lessons per week)
Group 4 PLUS 2 Course (20 hours of group lessons + 10 hours of private lessons per week)

Rates for our Group 4 PLUS course include a 10% discount off the normal rate for private lessons because students who add private lessons to group lessons receive this benefit.

At Habla Ya we know that it's not easy to pay for something that you haven't seen, in a far distant country, miles and miles away: that is why you can PAY UPON ARRIVAL! No deposit required. But please remember to Sign Up & Register!

Rates for our Group 4 Spanish Course

	Amount of Weeks
Type of Course	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	each extra week
Group 4	$255	$475	$695	$875	$995	$1175	$1355	$1525	$1675	$1825	$1975	$2125	$175
Group 4 PLUS 1	$345	$655	$935	$1195	$1375	$1635	$1895	$2125	$2355	$2575	$2795	$3025	$250
Group 4 PLUS 2	$435	$795	$1155	$1475	$1755	$2075	$2395	$2695	$2995	$3275	$3525	$3795	$315

Please note that there is no separate registration fee for our Spanish courses. Rates include: registration, level test, class materials and handouts, wifi internet connection at the school, certain cultural & social activities and access to all of the school's facilities. A textbook for your level is included when you sign up for at least 40 hours of lessons, and a course certificate is included when you sign up for at least 60 hours of lessons. Any of our six textbooks (for our six levels) can also be purchased for $10.

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Panamanian Public Holidays

When a national holiday lands on Monday our Group 4 course starts on Tuesday or on the next Monday if there are several holidays on that week.

Classes will be programmed to start on Tuesdays for those weeks that begin with a Monday holiday (start dates are discussed above, click here to see them). During January, February,June, July and August the school is very busy so we really encourage you to sign up in advance. The following Panamanian national holidays are observed by our Spanish School.

2012
January	February	April	May	November	December
1 New Years Day 9 Martyrs Day	20 Monday Carnival 21 Tuesday Carnival	5 Holy Thursday 6 Holy Friday	1 Labor Day	3 Separation Day 4 Flag Day 10 Grito de la Villa 28 Separation Day	8 Mothers Day 24 - 25 Christmas Celebrations 31 New Years Eve