Learn Spanish at the Library! Beginning Spanish course

Welcome to Beginning Spanish Class at New Canaan Library. This engaging and interactive 10-week course is designed for adults with little to no experience in Spanish. This course introduces the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is on developing essential listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Each lesson will also include in-class conversation practice and real-life situations such as talking about yourself.

Please note this course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to progress to more advanced Spanish classes. It is recommended that students attend all sessions with regular participation for optimal learning outcomes. All students must be present at the FIRST class or your registration will be dropped. 

About the Instructor:  Piedad Calderon is a certified Spanish Teacher with over a decade of experience. Originally from Colombia, Piedad is a native Spanish speaker who currently teaches Spanish at Danbury High School. She holds a master's degree in Secondary Education from Sacred Heart University, as well as a master's in TESOL from Bridgeport University. Piedad and her family recently relocated to New Canaan, where she resides with her husband and her daughter.