Start with a free beginner course
Try short, self-paced lessons that introduce the same understand-first approach used in TLA classes.
Start the free courseSpanish for adults who want to use it
Have you studied Spanish but still struggle to use it?
TLA can help you get unstuck.
If classes, apps, or years of practice still leave you translating in your head or freezing when someone speaks, you are not starting over. At TLA, you work live with a real instructor who keeps the Spanish understandable, so communication can follow.
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15+ years
Spanish teaching experience
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Thousands
of adult and college learners taught
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Live online
classes with real instructor feedback
A tiny Spanish story
Try this before we explain anything.
Hay un hombre.
Tiene un problema.
Quiere un perro.
Hay un perro.
Pero... el perro no quiere al hombre...
You just followed a story in Spanish.
You may not know every word, but the meaning was within reach. That small moment, “Wait, I understood that,” is where learning at TLA begins.
We keep giving you Spanish you can understand, then gradually make it more interesting and more challenging.
Want to keep going?
Why it feels different
Class happens in Spanish, not just around Spanish.
Instead of spending the whole class talking about Spanish, instructors use Spanish to tell stories, ask questions, and have real conversations you can follow.
Context makes meaning clear
Stories, images, and conversation help new words make sense.
Understanding comes before polished answers
You get time to listen and read at the right level before responding.
The challenge grows with you
As Spanish becomes familiar, the language gets richer and your responses become more natural.
Where this leads
Eventually, Spanish feels less like a mental chore.
Progress is not a dramatic overnight switch. There are no shortcuts. But you will start to notice that using Spanish will take less and less of your attention. It will stop feeling like a foreign language and start to feel like plain old "language".
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You follow the point
You can stay with a story or conversation without stopping at every unfamiliar word.
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You translate less
More phrases register as meaning instead of turning into a sentence-building exercise.
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You respond more naturally
What once took careful preparation begins to feel like something you can simply do.
Ways to learn
Choose how you want to keep going.
Every option follows the same idea: begin with Spanish you can understand, interact with it meaningfully, and build from there.
Learn live with a group
Follow stories, read, listen, and talk with an instructor and other adults at an appropriate level.
Explore live classesWork with an instructor one-on-one
Get focused practice, personal feedback, and scheduling that can fit around a busy week.
View private lessonsCurrent opportunities
Upcoming live classes
See the level, schedule, and available seats for each class.
Beginner (A1)
Available
Perfect for beginner learners (Novice / A1), this 10-week program helps you move confidently to an intermediate level using natural, research-backed methods. You’ll get personalized materials, immersive storytelling, and the structure you need (and without the stress!)
Language
Spanish
Credits
10 credits
About $750 to $990 (depending on credits package)
Next available section
Fall 2026 Cohort
Sep 21 to Dec 7, 2026
Monday, Wednesday · 9:00am - 10:00am
Online - Zoom
Fall 2026 Cohort
Sep 21 to Dec 7, 2026
Monday, Wednesday · 9:00am - 10:00am
Intermediate (A2)
Waitlist
Build confidence and fluency in spoken Spanish through guided conversation. This 6-week course is designed for A2–B2 learners who want to improve their ability to communicate naturally and spontaneously in real-life situations. Each 60-minute session focuses on a specific topic (travel, food, routines, opinions, past experiences, etc.) with personalized support and structured guidance. You'll receive simple, focused homework before each class to help you prepare vocabulary and ideas, so you can show up ready to participate and speak with confidence. Small group format (maximum 6 students) ensures everyone has plenty of speaking time and meaningful interaction.
Language
Spanish
Credits
3 credits
About $225 to $297 (depending on credits package)
New sections are being scheduled. Take the placement quiz or contact us to get matched with the right next option.
Beginner (A0)
Available
Spanish Story Lab is a once weekly beginner Spanish class where you learn through simple stories, picture notes, and guided listening. Each four week cycle teaches one complete narrative that you will understand and retell with confidence.
Language
Spanish
Credits
2 credits
About $150 to $198 (depending on credits package)
Next available section
Summer 2026 - Cycle 2
Aug 25 to Sep 15, 2026
Tuesday · 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online - Zoom
Summer 2026 - Cycle 2
Aug 25 to Sep 15, 2026
Tuesday · 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Your instructors
People who know how to keep Spanish within reach.
Experienced instructors adjust the language, not the intelligence of the conversation. You get clear guidance and the time you need to understand.
Meet the instructors
Andrew Snider
16+ years experience
Andrew has taught thousands of students to speak Spanish at the college level. During that time, he developed a highly engaging and effective system known today as C.I. Immersio...
Start with one small win
See what you can understand today.
Try a free beginner lesson, or find your current level before choosing a live class.