Listening Comprehension Crash Course
Are you having a hard time understanding Spanish speakers? Between the numerous verb forms, fast-paced speech, word modifications, slang, etc., it's no wonder listening comprehension is a challenge for many Spanish learners... but what if there was a way to train your brain to follow Spanish conversations, despite it all?
About the course
This course is designed to introduce you to a whole new way of listening to Spanish. A way that works in harmony with your brain's natural learning processes. For this reason, once this method is understood and applied, you'll be able to tap into the flow of natural, everyday conversations, dramatically increasing your ability to understand spoken Spanish. While you may not know all of the words or grammar of a particular conversation, you will begin to activate your subconscious, intuitive abilities to utilize the context to comprehend enough to respond confidently and continue the conversation regardless.
Here’s what you get when you enroll:
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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6 x 60-90 Minute Recorded Lessons
Lifetime access to the video recordings from the live Listening Comprehension Crash Course 5-day event. Each recording is 60-90 minutes in length and can be viewed at any time, as often as you'd like. All course material is yours to keep!
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PDF Worksheets & Guides
Each recording is accompanied by a PDF worksheet and/or guide. These worksheets are designed to get you to apply the information shared in each recording so you can process it on a deeper level and use it in real Spanish conversations.
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6 Audio & Video Bonus Resources
Included in this Crash Course are 1 video and 5 audio bonus resources which you can use to practice with the listening strategies presented to you and improve your pronunciation, which is directly linked to your listening comprehension abilities.
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A Complimentary Copy Of Our Authentic Spanish Resources Guide
This is a comprehensive list of Spanish TV shows, movies, books, and music that you can use to choose a resource to incorporate into your daily learning routine, to increase natural exposure to the language and skyrocket your listening comprehension. The list is sorted by level, dialect, etc., so you can find an authentic Spanish resource that is suitable for you, wherever you are in your learning journey.
This guide comes with a 15 minute video detailing how to use the guide and how to use authentic Spanish resources at any level (yes, even for beginners!), and still learn from them and even enjoy the process!
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30 Day Access To Our Support Hotline
Get 30-day access to our WhatsApp (or email) Support Hotline, for additional support with any questions or assistance required while navigating through the Listening Comprehension Crash Course.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Here is what you'll learn in this self-guided, digital course:
The Mindset Shift - Changing the way you listen to Spanish
In this lesson, you will discover why you've been having trouble following native speakers and identify which of the most common mistakes you've been making, so you know exactly what to work on. You will learn how to shift the way you listen to Spanish so that you can relax and receive the information directly in Spanish (without having to translate!).
It's time to discover the key to listening to Spanish in a way that's in harmony with your brain's natural learning processes and feels effortless!
Learning The Sounds Of The Language
Learn the most important sounds of the language that are essential to comprehending any native speaker (and will also improve your pronunciation!). Use the bonus resources to practice and enhance your skills.
Listening Strategies
Learn some of the most transformational techniques & strategies that we've been sharing with our students for years, which have reduced anxiety and increased the amount of time they can carry on a Spanish conversation with native speakers.
Discover how you can use these strategies to train your brain to understand spoken Spanish in real conversations and while listening to Spanish radio, TV, podcasts, etc.
How To Identify Diminutives & Word Modifications Used In Everyday Speech
Decode the everyday, colloquial Spanish used on the streets of Latin America by developing a clear understanding of how native speakers speak naturally, in REAL LIFE (which is often very different than you hear online or learn in a textbook).
Question & Answer Session
Get the answers to all of your questions regarding how to implement these strategies and receive more information on how to continue improving your listening and speaking skills to take your conversational Spanish to the next level!
Bonus Pronunciation Lesson
A clear understanding of correct pronunciation is essential for understanding native speakers. Join Isabella, (one of the native speakers from our team) as she walks you through the most important Spanish sounds so you can identify them immediately when listening to native speakers.
it's time to TRANSFORM your Spanish conversations!
When your listening comprehension improves, so does EVERYTHING ELSE! Only once you can understand what's being said to you, are you able to fully partake in real Spanish conversations.
Increased listening comprehension also equips you with the tools required to take advantage of the limitless resources available for listening practice (TV, movies, music, podcasts, etc.), which will further improve your vocabulary, grammar and overall understanding of the language.
Here's a sample clip of lesson 1 of our Listening Comprehension Crash Course
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Is this self-paced?This is a partly self-guided program. This program includes daily support, accountability, and guidance. Each week you have a live lesson on a specific topic and the opportunity to join up to 2 conversation practice sessions with our team of native speakers, to apply what you're learning in a real conversation. The live lessons are at a fixed time and the replays are available immediately if you can’t make it live. For the conversation classes, you will have a few different times to choose from and can select the 2 that work best for you, each week. You also have access to listening strategies, and techniques for improving fluency, vocabulary recall, comprehension, and thinking in Spanish that you can complete at your own pace.
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What sort of time commitment should I expect?We meet 3 times a week for about an hour (1 lesson and 2 conversation classes to practice what you learn in the lesson). One of these sessions is optional (the lesson), you can catch the replay if you prefer. You will also have access to other resources that you can work through at your own pace.
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Is this program for everyone?No, this course is specifically designed to prepare anyone who is traveling to or moving to Latin America (or Spanish-speaking community in general), to be able to navigate day-to-day situations and converse with the locals, with ease & confidence. This is a beginner program, which is for you if you're just starting out and want to begin on the right foot for conversational Spanish OR if you already know some vocabulary, etc., but would like to take your conversational Spanish to the next level and begin to use it in daily conversation, beyond just the basic greetings.
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What sets this program apart from others?This program was created specifically for people who want to learn Spanish for verbal communication purposes primarily. This is a "hands-on" program and 70-80% of your time will be spent learning through doing. We use a holistic approach very similar to the way babies learn their native language (based on the natural learning process of association) but altered to fit an adult's brain and lifestyle. Apart from helping you drastically improve your conversational Spanish & fluency within the 12 weeks, our mission is to help you understand the brain's natural learning processes so you can create a brain-friendly learning environment that facilitates the process and accelerates your results.
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What do I need to participate?All you need is a stable internet connection, a quiet environment, and a free Zoom account registered and installed on your device.(if you don't have Zoom yet, we can help you install it).
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I am enrolled. Now what?Within the next 24 hours, you will receive an email requesting some additional information and you will get access to all of our available resources that you can begin working through right away! You will also receive instructions on how to join your first live sessions (and the times, etc.) and get started!
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Who is my Spanish coach?Nadine Panta Flexhaug will be your Spanish coach. She is originally from Canada and achieved a high level of fluent proficiency in the language in 2012. She was initially educated as an English As a Second Language teacher but gravitated towards the Spanish language not too long after. She has been teaching Spanish for over 10 years and taking students from all over the world through her custom-made programs since 2018 and transforming people's lives in the process!
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Will I learn with native Spanish speakers?Yes, your bi-weekly conversation practice sessions will be with native speakers from Latin America. You will be able to participate in these conversation classes in a group setting, of up to 4 people per class. Nadine is your Spanish coach and you will also meet with her (or you can catch the recording) in a larger group setting, for your weekly lessons and coaching sessions.
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Who will I be meeting with each week?You will meet with our team of native speakers 3-4 times a week for your weekly lesson and conversation classes. You will also have a coaching session with your bilingual Spanish coach, Nadine, every 3 to 4 weeks. All tutors and conversation partners undergo a comprehensive training course before they join our team and quality control is carried out regularly to ensure a high quality standard. The conversation practice sessions are designed to create a safe practice environment as naturally as possible but your conversation partners are still able to answer questions, help you if you get stuck, and guide you through constructive correction & mirroring (much like how parents teach their babies to speak).
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How does is this different from your 12-week Boot Camp programs?We offer 12-week Boot Camp programs for 1-on-1 and small groups(2-3 ppl). These programs are more time-intensive and personalized, with 3-4 weekly sessions that are scheduled around your availability. If you choose the group option, you will be with the same classmates for every scheduled class, throughout the entire 12 weeks so we can personalize each session to your group. This 6-month Beginner Conversation Academy program, it is less time-intensive, including the opportunity to join 2 weekly conversation practice sessions and the option to join 1 live lesson/coaching session with Nadine. If you can’t join the lessons live, you can watch the recording. The conversation classes have a limit of 4 students per class. Anyone in the program can join the lessons & coaching sessions with Nadine (up to 15 people per session).
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What if I want a refund?If you’ve joined and attended the live sessions but for whatever reason believe it is not the right fit for you at this time, you are covered by our 14-day Money Back Guarantee. You can submit a written request to cancel your membership and receive a full refund if within 14 days.
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How long is this program?It is a 6-month program so that you can experience long-term support, accountability, and therefore, progress!
Have questions? Not sure if this option is the best fit for you?
Email us at info@spanishtofluency.com for more information or book a free consultation call here: