Reviews for Level 2: The Past Tense and Other Topics

Level 2 has been an excellent review for me.

I love this course. I am learning so much! I am finally able to start putting sentences together, and Edgardo is helping with my pronunciation too. His explanations of how things work is very helpful. I definitely recommend the course. I do put in at last a few hours a week to study and re-do homework. We cover a lot. But I want to learn. It’s perfect!

I have tried various Spanish classes over the years as an adult and have not felt as though any of them actually made me learn and understand. This class has been a game-changer. I have recommended it to at least 4 others and will continue my learning with this organization. I took Spanish Level 2 with Juan Carlos and he was a great teacher. He had patience and was personable, he made the class more approachable, and he provided additional explanations and tools for us to understand the language better. I will be taking another class with him!

I've really enjoyed this course! The classes are small, which is good, and the course is so well structured and I appreciate its emphasis on grammar and practical speaking. Each class has been run by a different tutor, which has some benefits.

Level 2 introduces the preterite past tense and builds on concepts from Level 1. The material is slightly dense but the teacher takes time to make sure each student is engaged and understands the material, and invites them to conversation using new knowledge. I really appreciate Juan Carlos’ positivity and humor, and use of real-life scenarios in teaching. It is an excellent value for a low price!

I have really appreciated the steady growth through focused topics each lesson. Each lesson has a evident goal for learning, and then it is easily built into the content previously learned. Small-chunks of learning are building a great knowledge of the language.

Definitely a lot to learn but a great class!

Level 2 was a great way for me to get back into learning Spanish. It had been 15 years since I had spoken consistently, so it was a great review of the past tense and other concepts.

Definite 5/5! Spanish Level 2 is the perfect bridge to go from beginner to a functional Spanish speaker. This 10-unit course focuses heavily on the preterite tense, giving you the confidence to talk about things that happened yesterday, last month, or years ago. You also pick up great vocabulary for describing people and professions. The conversational patterns really build your muscle memory so you can stop relying on the present tense and actually tell stories about the past. My teacher was absolutely amazing and made the fundamentals so easy to understand!

Level Two was great this spring. The textbook was not only interesting but also provided a lot of very relevant material in regard to learning the Spanish language. All of the information and/or lessons builds on each other from Level One moving forward. I would highly recommend taking the course.

Perfect

This helped me start speaking in the past tense instantly. I would highly suggest this class to anyone looking to improve or learn Spanish

I'm enjoying that Level 2 is made up of smaller classes, and continue to appreciate the virtual set up, which makes it easier for me to commit. The content and homework seems level appropriate.

I am really enjoying level 2 - learning how to speak in the past tense as well as gaining an understanding of Spanish grammar. Monica Negron our tutor is excellent, she explains things very well.

I am currently enrolled in Silas’s class, and I chose to join his lessons specifically because I really enjoy his teaching style. I have learned so much from him, and after every class, I leave feeling genuinely satisfied and confident that I have practiced and improved my language skills. Silas has a special talent for teaching. His classes are engaging, interactive, and motivating, which makes learning both effective and enjoyable. What I appreciate most is how he encourages students to actively use the language rather than simply memorize rules. His enthusiasm is contagious, and he creates an atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable participating and making progress. Studying with him has been one of the highlights of my language-learning journey, and I always look forward to the next lesson.

I originally started learning at this school out of curiosity, but now I can’t imagine stopping! The teaching method goes far beyond simply explaining grammar—it helps you actively use the language and you get a lot of practice by doing the assignments and forming sentences in class. Every teacher brings their own unique style and strengths to the classroom, making each lesson engaging and enjoyable. Another aspect I truly appreciate is the flexibility of the classes. I’ve had to miss my regular class time on several occasions, but I was always able to join another session at a different date or time without any difficulty. This level of flexibility makes it much easier to stay consistent with learning. Overall, it’s been a fantastic experience, and I would highly recommend this school to anyone wanting to learn Spanish in a practical, supportive, and enjoyable environment.

I have thoroughly enjoyed taking this course with Juan Carlos. I have learned a lot, and I especially like getting the opportunity to speak a lot of Spanish with him. He also makes sure to include whether or not this particular word/phrase is used in Spain or Latin America which is very helpful. Overall, it's a great class, and I highly recommend it to everyone.

I am learning a lot about the past tense, numbers, and verbs. I enjoy the teacher - Marian is very calm, kind, fun to talk with, and passionate about language learning. It’s been a wonderful experience!

The classes are well structured and it is very helpful going over past lessons frequently. I am very pleased with our teacher.

Unlike Level 1, the Level 2 teachers don’t seem as prepared for class. I originally chose a Sunday slot at sign-up, which turned out to be a poor decision because my Sundays quickly became busy. As a result, I had to reschedule almost every week, often switching to a different day. This constant shuffling did give me the chance to work with many different teachers, but unfortunately a large number of them appeared unprepared. They do not work with extra materials to enliven the lesson and simply read dry explanations straight from the book. Once, a teacher began by saying, “It’s a short lesson,” yet we were starting Unit 7—one of the heaviest units—which told me she hadn’t even previewed the material. Some instructors also arrived late; on one occasion I was about to leave when the substitute finally appeared seven minutes after the scheduled start time. On the positive side, I appreciate that the teachers try to immerse students by speaking Spanish exclusively whenever possible. I don’t plan to sign up for Level 3.