Conversation Class – Based On A Netflix Series – Low Intermediate Through Advanced – Online

12 Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Material: As you will be watching on your own at home, you will need access to Netflix.
Location: Taught online via Zoom. An invitation and explanations on how to join the meeting will be sent to registered students.
Instructor: Diana Domínguez
Price: $210 (early registration) $235 (After 01/20)
Dates: 01/29 – 04/16
Need more information? Please get in touch or attend an online Q&A meeting on Wednesday January 8th (sign up here)

You have been studying Spanish for some time and are comfortable carrying on conversations on a large variety of topics. You are always looking for additional, fun ways to practice and as you love watching Netflix series in Spanish, come and join us once a week to discuss a specific series!

Learning Spanish with Spanish-language TV series is a great way to retain vocabulary and grammar, get used to various accents and forms of speech, as well as learn about the cultures and lifestyles of various Spanish-speaking countries.
Watching a series and discussing it weekly helps you learn and retain authentic Spanish without having to physically travel and spend considerable amounts of time in various parts of the Spanish speaking world!

Each week, you will be assigned an episode to watch at home and asked to prepare to discuss it in class. The series we have chosen will be available on Netflix which has the advantage of having Spanish-language subtitles (among others) to assist you when in doubt. We will recommend techniques to help you improve your Spanish, grow your vocabulary, and perfect your accent as you prepare your “homework”.

This session’s series will be La cocinera de Castamar, a beautifully well-written period piece with outstanding cinematography and characters who each bring unique flavors to the drama.

Please note that there are significant linguistic advantages to watching a period piece like this one; you will not be bombarded with overly informal or vulgar language; while it is good to be able to recognize such language, it will most likely not come in particularly handy when you try to express yourself during future travels to Spanish-speaking countries. The language you will hear most of the time will be clean, easier to understand, and while very “castellano”, your instructor will be able to point out phrases, idioms, or saying that may not travel as well from Spain to Latin America, and make suggestions for their equivalents.

Sinopsis

Ambientada en Madrid en el siglo XVIII, la historia se centra en La cocinera de Castamar, Clara Belmonte, quien, en el intento de huir de un doloroso pasado marcado por la muerte de su padre, trabaja para el Duque de Castamar, algo que producirá un acercamiento amoroso entre ambos. Esto encenderá una peligrosa llama, en una época en la que la diferencia de clases sociales no estaba bien vista.

Por su parte, la madre de Diego, doña Mercedes, quiere que él se case con la noble Amelia Castro, para que tenga descendencia. Por si fuera poco, también está el marqués de Soto, Enrique de Arcona, quien no está solo ayudando a doña Mercedes, sino que esconde un plan para vengarse de Diego…

Join us! Who doesn’t love talking about cinema???

If you know that this is the right level/class for you, please sign up!
If you need assistance to determine if this class is right for you, we would be happy to help.
Please get in touch or attend an online Q&A meeting on Wednesday January 8th (sign up here)