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CURRENT SPANISH SKILLS
(Step 1 of 4)
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(1) In each dropdown, please select the statement that best describes your current Spanish language abilities:
a. In terms of my current fluency in Spanish, I speak...
nothing or almost nothing
very few words or phrases
very slowly
slowly
not that slowly
at medium speed
at medium-high speed
fast
very fast
like a native
b. While listening I understand ...
nothing or almost nothing
a few words or phrases
slow pace so so
slow pace well
regular pace so so
regular pace well
regular pace very well
regular pace perfectly
fast pace well
fast pace very well
c. When speaking I can use these verb tenses (exemplified by the verb "comer")...
no tenses at all
yo como
estoy comiendo, voy a comer
comía, comí
comeré, he comido
había _ido, estuve _iendo
comería, coma, comiera
esté/estuviera _iendo
habría/haya/hubiera _ido
habré estado _iendo
d. When speaking, my vocabulary allows me to use...
no Spanish at all
only a few words or phrases
basic sentences
mid-sized sentences
unsmooth sentences
well-structured sentences
subjunctive
advanced vocabulary
industry-specific jargon
country-specific jargon
e. When reading in Spanish, I understand...
nothing or almost nothing
a few words or phrases
a few sentences
the overall picture
OK but use dictionary often
OK but use dictionary at times
OK but use dictionary rarely
80%
90%
almost everything
f. I can write in Spanish...
nothing or almost nothing
a few words or phrases
survival sentences
about familiar topics
short descriptive texts
with precision/detail
about diverse topics
using complex logic
medium-sized articles
well-structured essays
(2) My current level and prior spanish learning experiences...
(if you can answer this question in Spanish even better)
What are your difficulties and/or your strengths?
Have you studied Spanish before? Where? When? How long?
Have you stayed in a Spanish-speaking country for more than a week?
If yes, How long? Did you speak Spanish extensively while being there?
(3) My expectations for the SpanishBlackbelt program are...
(if you can answer this question in Spanish even better)
(4) How did you learn about us?
Please be as specific as possible
SESSION CHARACTERISTICS
(Step 2 of 4)
* Speed
(hours per week ): (? )
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Desired number of levels to pre-pay:
Number of levels
1 level (16 hours)
2 levels (32 hours)
3 levels (48 hours)
4 levels (64 hours)
5 levels (80 hours)
6 levels (96 hours)
7 levels (112 hours)
8 levels (128 hours)
9 levels (144 hours)
To check prices (tuition amount) for one-on-one sessions if you haven't done so already, please click here .
Please do not submit your application if you cannot afford our prices at this time.
* Emphasis:
(choose all that apply) (? )
SCHEDULE PREFERENCES
(Step 3 of 4)
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Ideal start date:
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I rank these variables in this order....
ideal location
ideal day
ideal time
first
ideal location
ideal day
ideal time
second
ideal location
ideal day
ideal time
third
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Preferred neighborhoods :
If online, select Distant Learning as My Top Choice
#1
My Top Choice
The Loop
Bucktown
Lincoln Park
Gold Coast
Old Town
River North
Lakeview
Streeterville
Boystown
University Village
Buena Park
If your top choice is not listed, please enter neighborhood here:
#2
My Second Choice
The Loop
Bucktown
Lincoln Park
Gold Coast
Old Town
River North
Lakeview
Streeterville
Boystown
University Village
Buena Park
If your second choice is not listed,
please enter neighborhood here:
#3
My Third Choice
The Loop
Bucktown
Lincoln Park
Gold Coast
Old Town
River North
Lakeview
Streeterville
Boystown
University Village
Buena Park
If
your third choice is not listed, please enter
neighborhood here:
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I can have my classes at... (? )
(choose all that apply)
* I could have my classes on... (choose all that apply; time ranges are expressed in your local time zone)
Of all of the options chosen on the chart
above, my top three options are :
(please
rank them and specify
how early in the morning and
how late at night you
can meet) ; In addition, please add any additional meeting locations preferences and any extra comments about your schedule in the field below.
STUDENT INFORMATION
(Step 4 of 4)
* Student's first name
* Student's last name
Organization (optional)
Title
(optional)
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Preferred phone
Home
|
Work
|
Mobile
Alternate phone (optional)
Home |
Work |
Mobile
Home Neighborhood
Work Neighborhood
* E-mail
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Alternative E-mail
(optional)
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* Student's date
of birth
Month
Pick One
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Day
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Student's gender(optional)
Languages spoken