Spanish Novels Reading Sessions & Conversations2023-03-19T20:05:33-03:00

Spanish Novels Reading & Conversation Sessions – April/May 2023 Edition

10 weeks to improve your Spanish comprehension and production skills in a group setting

by Walter Freiberg (aka. Paco Ardit)

Author of the Spanish Novels

Two Groups: Comprehension and Production (Join One or Both!)

Comprehension Group Production Group
Focused on Reading & Listening Focused on Writing & Speaking
Weekly Assignments (Optional) Weekly Assignments (Optional)
B1/B2 Level B1/B2 Level
Spanish Novels Content + More Text + Video/Audio Creation
Exercises & Activities Conversation Games & Role Plays
Based on the Interests of the Participants Based on the Interests of the Participants

Days & Hours

Comprehension Group Production Group
Saturdays (April 1st to June 3rd) Saturdays (April 1st to June 3rd)
USA: Saturdays, 9am to 10am PDT
Buenos Aires: Saturdays, 1pm to 2pm GMT-3
London: Saturdays, 5pm to 6pm GMT
Madrid: Saturdays, 6pm to 7pm GMT+1
USA: Saturdays, 10.30am to 11.30am PDT
Buenos Aires: Saturdays, 2.30pm to 3.30pm GMT-3
London: Saturdays, 6.30pm to 7.30pm GMT
Madrid: Saturdays, 7.30pm to 8.30pm GMT+1

Two Groups: Comprehension and Production (Join One or Both!)

Comprehension Group
Focused on Reading & Listening
Weekly Assignments (Optional)
B1/B2 Level
Spanish Novels Content + More
Exercises & Activities
Based on the Interests of the Participants
Production Group
Focused on Writing & Speaking
Weekly Assignments (Optional)
B1/B2 Level
Text + Video/Audio Creation
Conversation Games & Role Plays
Based on the Interests of the Participants

Days & Hours

Comprehension Group
Saturdays (April 1st to June 3rd)
USA: Saturdays, 9am to 10am PDT
Buenos Aires: Saturdays, 1pm to 2pm GMT-3
London: Saturdays, 5pm to 6pm GMT
Madrid: Saturdays, 6pm to 7pm GMT+1
Production Group
Saturdays (April 1st to June 3rd)
USA: Saturdays, 10.30am to 11.30am PDT
Buenos Aires: Saturdays, 2.30pm to 3.30pm GMT-3
London: Saturdays, 6.30pm to 7.30pm GMT
Madrid: Saturdays, 7.30pm to 8.30pm GMT+1
  • 10 Weeks of Spanish Practice

  • 10 Places Available per Group

  • Weekly Group Meetings (Saturdays)

  • 3 Options: Comprehension, Production or Both

  • Reading & Listening Assignments in Spanish (Optional)

  • Writing & Speaking Assignments in Spanish (Optional)

  • Based on the Spanish Novels

  • Recordings of the Group Meetings

  • Private WhatsApp Groups

  • Friendly & Supportive Environment

Some activities from previous Reading & Conversation Sessions:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Spanish level do I need to participate?2023-03-19T17:21:28-03:00

This activity is recommended for intermediate students (B1/B2). If you’ve already read one of the B1/B2 Spanish Novels with good understanding, you’re probably ready for this. In case you’re not sure, you can ask me 🙂 .

Why should I take group classes instead of individual ones?2023-03-19T17:21:57-03:00

Group classes have more social energy and offer additional practice opportunities as individual ones. It depends on your preferences and inclinations. There are people who learn better with others and make excellent use of peer accountability and collaborating with others. Maybe you’re one of them 😉 .

What are the weekly assignments? Why are they optional?2023-03-19T17:09:50-03:00

Every week, you will have the choice of completing different assignments, depending on your time availability and personal goals/interests. I will not enforce homework on anyone. The comprehension group will have activities around reading & listening comprehension based on the Spanish Novels and other contents chosen by the group. The production group, on the other hand, will practice writing & speaking in the form of short pieces of content (text or video/audio).

How much time will I have to practice between the group sessions?2023-03-20T10:35:25-03:00

This is up to you. Usually, more practice time should help you progress faster 🙂 .  I would recommend at least one hour a week (dedicated to reading/listening or writing/speaking, if you’re participating in just one of the groups).

What do you mean with ‘Comprehension Group’ and ‘Production Group’?2023-03-19T17:25:18-03:00

Comprehension Group: Input Group (activities to understand language, ie. reading and listening)

Production Group: Output Group (activities to create and produce language, ie. writing and speaking)

Why are there two types of groups instead of just one?2023-03-19T17:29:02-03:00

Due to the size of the groups (10 participants max.) and the length of the sessions (1 hour), I preferred to divide the four main skills (reading, listening, writing, and speaking) into two groups. I noticed that some people prefer to continue working on their comprehension (even at a B1/B2 level) and others want to increase their fluency when speaking/writing and reduce their mistakes. There are still those who would like to work on all the skills at the same time. They are invited to join both groups 🙂 .

I haven’t read the Spanish Novels. Can I still participate?2023-03-19T17:36:43-03:00

Yes, you can! 😃 The practice materials will be provided to all the participants.

(having said that, I would highly recommend you get the novels 🤓).

I have a different question that is not listed here…2023-03-19T17:37:46-03:00

Send me a WhatsApp message or write me an email at walter@spanishnovels.net, and I’ll try to help!

Comprehension Group

$12010 Weeks
  • 10 Group Calls
  • 1 Hour per Week
  • 10 Places Available
  • Reading & Listening Assignments (Optional)
  • Recommended for B1/B2 Students
  • Private WhatsApp Group
  • Focus on Comprehension Skills (Reading & Listening)

Production Group

$12010 Weeks
  • 10 Group Calls
  • 1 Hour per Week
  • 10 Places Available
  • Writing & Speaking Assignments (Optional)
  • Recommended for B1/B2 Students
  • Private WhatsApp Group
  • Focus on Production Skills (Writing & Speaking)

Comprehension + Production Groups

$20010 Weeks
  • 20 Group Calls
  • 2 Hours per Week
  • 10 Places Available
  • Reading, Listening, Writing & Speaking Assignments (Optional)
  • Recommended for B1/B2 Students
  • Private WhatsApp Groups
  • Focus on the 4 Language Skills

Anything else you’d like to know about the group sessions?

Let me know here!

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