Spanish in 12: Conversation
Build real-time speaking fluency through structured, guided conversation practice beyond the Foundations basics.
In development — opening after this cohort completes
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Live 12-week small-group program
Help Your Child Stop Guessing and Start Feeling Confident in Spanish
Taught by a Florida-certified Spanish teacher who co-authored a Florida school district's Spanish curriculum.
Spanish in 12 is a live, 12-week small-group program that helps students build the speaking, comprehension, grammar, and study skills they need to succeed in Spanish I.
24 live classes across 12 instructional weeks. 10 students maximum. Personal guidance from an experienced Spanish educator.
Grades 7–12, in Spanish I or rebuilding the foundation.
- Live classes
- 24
- Max students
- 10
- Program length
- 12 weeks
Fall cohorts begin October 5, 2026 — two schedule options, all Eastern Time.
The problem
Spanish Should Not Feel Like a Never-Ending Memory Test
Many students can memorize a vocabulary list and still struggle to understand a question, form an original sentence, speak aloud, or see how the pieces of the language actually fit together.
My child studies but still freezes during quizzes.
They know individual words but cannot build a sentence.
They are afraid to participate because they might be wrong.
Small gaps are turning into bigger problems.
The problem is not that your child cannot learn Spanish. They need the right sequence, enough guided practice, and a safe place to use the language.
The solution
A Complete Foundation—Not Another Hour of Homework Help
Spanish in 12 follows a structured progression. Every lesson connects speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar to practical communication, so each week builds directly on the last.
Understand
Clear explanations of how the language works.
Practice
Guided repetition that builds real recall.
Communicate
Speaking with a purpose in every class.
Build Confidence
Participation becomes comfortable.
The small cohort matters. With a maximum of 10 students, your child gets the peer interaction that makes conversation feel natural while still receiving individual feedback from their teacher.
Outcomes
What Your Child Will Be Able to Do
By the end of the 12 weeks, students should be able to:
- Introduce themselves and participate in a basic conversation
- Ask and answer common questions
- Build original sentences using foundational patterns
- Use essential present-tense verbs and high-frequency vocabulary
- Understand the main idea of beginner-level spoken and written Spanish
- Speak with clearer pronunciation and less anxiety
- Study vocabulary and prepare for assessments more effectively
- Enter or continue Spanish I with greater confidence
How it works
How the Program Works
- 01
Establish the Foundation
Students complete an initial skills check and begin with the language patterns that make everything else easier to understand.
- 02
Practice in a Small, Supportive Cohort
Students meet twice a week, speak during every class, and receive immediate guidance in a maximum group of ten.
- 03
Demonstrate Real Progress
Students complete a final conversation and receive a progress summary with recommended next steps.
What's included
Everything Included in the Program
One clear program with every piece your child needs — no add-ons or upsells.
- 24 live 60-minute classes across 12 instructional weeks
- Two classes per week
- Maximum of 10 students
- Guided conversation practice
- Short weekly reinforcement activities
- Personalized teacher feedback
- Initial skills check
- Midpoint parent update
- Final progress summary
- Office hours for optional extra support, available by appointment
- Fall cohort schedules
- Monday & Wednesday, 7:00–8:00 PM ET — October 5, 2026 – January 11, 2027
- Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00–8:00 PM ET — October 6, 2026 – January 12, 2027
- Class size
- Maximum 10 students; minimum 4 students per cohort.
- Holiday schedule
Thanksgiving week: Classes meet on Monday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 24. There are no classes on Wednesday, November 25, or Thursday, November 26. Those missed sessions have been added to the end of the program.
Winter break: There are no classes from December 21, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Classes resume during the week of January 4.
- Office hours
- Office hours for optional extra support, available by appointment
- Minimum enrollment
- Each cohort requires a minimum of four students. If a cohort does not reach minimum enrollment, families may transfer to another available cohort or receive a full refund.
Curriculum
The Twelve-Week Curriculum
24 live classes across 12 instructional weeks. Each week builds on the one before it, so skills accumulate instead of resetting.
Continue Learning
After the 12
Spanish in 12: Foundations is where every student starts. Here's where the path can go next.
Spanish in 12: Fluency
Deepen grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension for more advanced everyday communication.
In development — opening after this cohort completes
Spanish in 12: Advanced
Prepare for upper-level coursework with advanced language skills.
In development — opening after this cohort completes
All three pathways are in development — opening after this cohort completes.
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Your instructor
Experienced Teacher. Curriculum Designer. Lifelong Language Learner.
Andrew Belzer is a certified Spanish educator with more than ten years of teaching experience in traditional, hybrid and virtual classrooms. He has taught multiple levels of Spanish and co-authored Pinellas County Schools’ districtwide middle-school Spanish curriculum. Andrew holds a master’s degree in Spanish with a focus on Hispanic literature and a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, with additional study in International Studies and Latin American Studies. Born in Bogotá and raised across cultures, he teaches Spanish as a living language connected to people, history and the real world—not simply a list of vocabulary words.
Fit
Who This Program Is For
An honest look at where Spanish in 12 helps most — and where another option would serve your family better.
Good Fit
- Student is in Grades 7–12, in Spanish I or rebuilding the foundation
- Student is entering or currently taking Spanish I
- Student needs stronger foundational skills
- Student can attend both weekly sessions
- Homeschool student seeking structured live instruction and conversation practice
- Family wants a structured, supportive program
- Student is willing to participate and practice
Not the Right Fit
- Student needs advanced or AP Spanish instruction
- Family is seeking last-minute homework completion
- Student needs an accredited course or school credit
- Student cannot regularly attend the live sessions
- Student expects recordings to replace regular attendance at live classes
- Family wants entirely self-paced instruction
Spanish in 12 is also a strong fit for homeschool students who want a structured Spanish foundation, live teacher instruction and regular interaction with peers. The program can supplement a family’s homeschool curriculum but does not independently provide accredited school credit.
Have questions about learning differences or accommodations? Reach out before enrolling and we'll talk it through — andrew@spanishin12.com.
Tuition
Founding Cohort Tuition
One tuition covers the full program — 24 live classes across 12 instructional weeks.
Taught by a Florida-certified Spanish teacher who co-authored the Pinellas County district curriculum.
$495founding-cohort tuition
$495 paid in full, two payments of $250 ($500 total), or three payments of $170 ($510 total).
Every payment option reserves the same place and includes the complete program.
- All 24 live classes
- All practice materials
- Short weekly reinforcement activities
- Skills assessment
- Parent progress updates
- Final progress summary
- Office hours by appointment
Full refund available if you withdraw before the second class — see Fit Guarantee below.
Enrollment is limited to 10 students so every learner receives meaningful speaking time and personal feedback. Each cohort requires a minimum of four students. If a cohort does not reach minimum enrollment, families may transfer to another available cohort or receive a full refund.
Have questions before enrolling? Book a free 15-minute call with Andrew.
Enrollment
Choose Your Fall Cohort
Select the schedule that works best for your family, choose a payment option and reserve your student's place immediately.
You will complete the student registration and consent form right after payment.
Have questions before enrolling? Book a free 15-minute call with Andrew.
- How enrollment works
- 1Select a cohort.
- 2Choose a payment option.
- 3Complete payment.
- 4Complete the student registration and consent form.
- 5Receive confirmation, then your Google Meet and Google Classroom details before the first class.
Thanksgiving week: Classes meet on Monday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 24. There are no classes on Wednesday, November 25, or Thursday, November 26. Those missed sessions have been added to the end of the program.
Winter break: There are no classes from December 21, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Classes resume during the week of January 4.
24 live classes across 12 instructional weeks, with a maximum of 10 students per cohort.
The comparison
How This Compares to Private Tutoring
A private Spanish tutor typically costs $30–$50 per hour. For the same 24 hours of instruction Spanish in 12 provides, that's $720–$1,200 — often without a structured curriculum behind it.
Private Tutor (typical)
- Cost for 24 hours
- $720–$1,200 ($30–$50/hour)
- Curriculum
- Varies by tutor, often reactive
- Practice partners
- None — 1:1 only
- Progress tracking
- Informal, if any
- Price certainty
- Pay per session, open-ended
Spanish in 12
- Cost for 24 hours
- $495 total ($495 ÷ 24 hours ≈ $20.63/hour)
- Curriculum
- Structured 12-week sequence
- Practice partners
- Small cohort (max 10) for real speaking practice
- Progress tracking
- Skills check, midpoint update, final summary
- Price certainty
- One flat price, known upfront
Spanish in 12 isn't a replacement for one-on-one tutoring — it's a complete, structured alternative that costs less and gives your child a cohort to practice with, not just an hour of undivided attention with no plan behind it.
Fit Guarantee
Attend the first class and make sure the program feels right. If you decide it is not a good fit and notify us before the second class, you may withdraw and receive a full refund.
Missed classes after that point do not qualify for refunds. Complete policies will be provided before payment.
FAQ
Questions Parents Ask
Still Have Questions?
Not sure whether Spanish in 12 is right for your student? Send me a quick note. I'm happy to answer questions about the program, your student's current Spanish level, scheduling, or whether the course would be a good fit.
Prefer email? andrew@spanishin12.com
Give Your Child a Stronger Start in Spanish
Small gaps in Spanish can quickly become lasting frustration. Spanish in 12 gives students the structure, practice and personal guidance to make the language finally begin to make sense.
Have questions before enrolling? Book a free 15-minute call with Andrew.