What makes us different? Unlike that Spanish class you took in high school, classes at Spanish with Ariel focus on SPEAKING! Each course (yes, even Beginner 101) is taught via immersion using the comprehensible input technique, which evidence shows is key in building fluency. Class sizes are small, giving you plenty of individualized feedback and opportunities to practice speaking in a low-pressure environment.

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Winter 2026 Session FAQ

When do classes take place? Our winter classes meet once a week on Monday OR Thursday evenings and run from early January to early March 2026. 

Where are classes offered? Our classes meet on zoom.

What are your class sizes? Each class is capped at 8 students, so that you receive ample opportunities to practice speaking and the individual feedback necessary to improve your conversational skills.

Will your classes help me become fluent? Yes! At Spanish with Ariel, we focus on building conversational skills. Each live class maximizes speaking practice through discussions, role plays and games. 

Are your classes leveled? Yes. Beginner Spanish 101 is best for individuals who have had prior exposure to Spanish (ie. you studied it years ago, or you have been practicing on Duolingo), but are not yet comfortable having conversations in Spanish. Beginner Spanish Essentials is best for students who can have a short and simple conversation in Spanish in the present tense. Talking About The Past 2 is best for students who can list a few things they did last weekend in Spanish using preterite tense verbs (ie. yo fui, yo comí, yo visité, etc.), but cannot yet describe it in detail. Speaking Through Stories is best for students who feel comfortable having conversations in Spanish about familiar topics in the present and past (imperfect and preterite) tenses and want to expand their vocabularies and improve their fluency.

Do I have to purchase a textbook? Nope! Your enrollment includes all course materials, pre-class self-guided lessons, post-class exercises, 150+ digital vocabulary flashcards, and long-term access to all class recordings, materials and slides.

What happens if I miss a class? All live sessions are recorded, so if you miss a class, you can watch the recording and catch up on what you missed!

When do the bonus conversation hours take place? Our winter 2026 virtual conversation hours take place on Thursday 1/29 7:00pm and Monday 2/16 at 7:00pm. These are bonus interactive, fluency-building sessions open only to current Spanish with Ariel students.

How are the bonus conversation hours structured? These interactive sessions are meant to be light and fun ways to practice your speaking skills through icebreakers, games and role plays. No homework: just show up and chat with us!

How do conversation partners work? At the beginning of each session, each student will be assigned a conversation partner from their class. For select weeks of class, students will be expected to set aside about 15 minutes in that given week to chat with their conversation partner outside of class. Students will be connected with their conversation partner by email, and they have the option to choose a method of communication (phone, zoom, or other messenger app) and mode of communication (audio call, video call or voice notes) that works for them.

Why are your live sessions only 75 minutes long? Our courses are taught using a “flipped classroom,” meaning that students complete “pre-tarea,” or a self guided lesson, before class containing all of the grammar and vocabulary we will be learning. This allows us to maximize our speaking practice during class! It also means that students arrive to class ready to speak, which helps reduce nerves!

Can I read some reviews? Sure! Students share reviews on Google and our website.

I’ve got more questions. Can I contact you? Sure! Email me at ariel@spanishwithariel.com.