Belize Language Oasis is a virtual entity that offers private Spanish courses in six different levels of learning (A1 (Basic level), A2 (High basic level), B1 (Intermediate level), B2 (High intermediate level), C1 (Advanced level) and C2 (High advanced level). Our teachers are specialized in the teaching of a second and foreign language; with a wide experience in this field, which guarantees an objective teaching and an effective learning. The methodology implemented in our language classes, is based on the natural approach, the communicative approach, and the task-based approach; all considered the most innovated and effective approach in the teaching of languages. Our language classes are focused in the development of the four language skills of learning (written comprehension, written expression, oral comprehension, and oral expression). The grammatical, cultural and socio-cultural competencies are integrated in each lesson. The classes are student centered; which allow the teacher to become the guide of the learning process.
Orlando Portillo
(Program coordinator)
Bachelor Degree in Spanish Education
Master Degree in Teaching Spanish as a foreign language
Completing the Ph.D. in Education in the following field of specialization: The Didactic of Foreign Language and Acquisition of a Second Language
Esther Portillo
(Language Teacher)
Bachelor Degree in Spanish Education
ONLINE Private Spanish Classes
Level A1:
In this level we work with a basic available vocabulary that helps the participant to create a solid foundation that will help him/her in the development of the other levels of this program; of course, that combined with a fundamental vocabulary that helps the participant to develop the syntax both when he/she speaks and writes. Thematic content is focused on basic topics such as providing personal information, introducing others, describing him/her and/or describing others, describing things, places; as well as talking about the family. At this level, the participants will be guided to speak in both present and past tense; without the need to study these tenses directly.
Level A2:
Level A2 provides an available vocabulary related with the following thematic content: the house, the community, means of transport, the restaurant, shopping, etc.; likewise, a fundamental vocabulary related to adverbs of place, time, doubt, etc.. is integrated.
At this level, the participant will be able to interact with the teacher and with their classmates using the target language. Here he/she will be able to ask and answer questions and respond to them, express preferences, provide opinions, describe, show what he/she likes and dislikes, express what he/she needs, differentiate between two things defining which is better, provide affirmations, express emotion towards something, express satisfaction for something, etc. The participant will be guided to speak in the present, past perfect and Imperfect, conditional, and future tenses. The verb tenses will be integrated in each lesson.
Level B1:
The available vocabulary for level A2 is related with entertainment, celebrations and health. In this level, we will use again the fundamental vocabulary, in order to implement it in other context; additional vocabulary will be integrated in this level to fulfill the linguistic need of each topic. From this level, the fundamental vocabulary is not give as in the previous levels, since that this vocabulary emerges during the development of the lesson. Also, the student starts the transition from learning to acquiring in the target language (in those over 13 years of age).
In this level, the participants will be able to ask and answer a variety of questions using the target language; they will be able to explain past and present events chronologically, explain what they will do in the future, talk about the Hispanic culture, invite a friend or relative to participate in an event, express their state of health, show sympathy for others, etc. In this level, we will continue practicing the verb tenses used in the previous levels.
Temporalization of the courses
1. The period for this level is 12 weeks.
2. Each week, the participant will participate in three synchronous and two asynchronous classes.
3. Each synchronous class will take 60 minute (1 hour). In these classes we will work on the oral comprehension and expression. Classes will take place on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
4. Asynchronous classes are at the discretion of the participant; however, the participant will have a deadline to submit assignments. In these two sessions, we will work on the written comprehension and written expression.
5. The courses will be taught from 4:00 PM onwards.
6. Each class will have no more than 15 participants.
Admission and participation requirements
1. The participant should be over 13 years old (Courses for children under this age will be opened in the future).
2. Take a placement test. The participant will be informed when the placement test will take place. The exam is free. If the candidate's level is higher than the levels being offered for the moment, he/she must wait until those levels are offered.
3. The participant must make payments in advance: the full level (12 weeks) or in three installments (every 4 weeks).
4. Prices per week depend on the level of learning, and are assigned as follows:
Local participant (Living in Belize):
- Level A1: BZ$100.00 monthly.
- Level A2: BZ$100.000 monthly.
- Level B1: BZ$120.00 monthly.
International participants:
- Level A1: US$50.00 monthly.
- Level A2: US$50.000 monthly.
- Level B1: US$60.00 monthly.
(The week consists of to 3 synchronous and 2 asynchronous classes).
5. Payments can be deposited at Heritage Bank (Belize), online payments at the same bank or by credit card (Discover / MasterCard).
Heritage Bank Account Name: Belize Language Oasis
6. For synchronous classes, ZOOM platform will be used. Participants must download it to attend the classes. The teacher will send the link in advance for each session.
7. The participant can be from any country.
Registration process
1. Download the application to apply for the placement test. This application must be filled out and sent to the following e-mail address: orlando@belizelanguageoasis.com
2. The participant will receive the date and time that the placement test will take place.
3. Once the exam is completed, the participant will receive the results along with the registration application. In this message he/she will be assigned a schedule, the date that the course begins, etc. The participant must fill out the application and send it to the following e-mail: orlando@belizelanguageoasis.com
4. Once the application is received, the participant will be notified when the classes start, and will be asked to make the respective payment before the first live session begins. The participant must send evidence of payment if it was done by deposit or online. For those that make payment using a credit card there is no need to provide evidence.
Upon completing each level
1. The participant will receive a certificate indicating that he/she has successfully completed the level. The certificate will be issued with the name of the entity that offers the course, signed by the tutor responsible of the course and by the program coordinator.
Description of the levels available at the moment
