Welcome to your new language experience!
Have you planned a dream holiday to Spain or to South America?
Not so many Spanish-speaking people speak English. You will need to speak Spanish in order to get around and to interact with local people or to do business. It will be an amazing experience to understand Spanish, so you can get to know the culture via songs, dance and food.
Learn the beauty and the rhythm of spoken Spanish. When you finish these courses you will be able to go to a Spanish-speaking country and talk to the people and understand them.
Please click on the links in the left-side index for more information about the different levels offered at Spanish Learning Centre
Don't be fooled by cheap and fast courses elsewhere
While cost is important, quality is also a deciding factor when choosing a language tuition provider. Our competitive prices and high quality tuition remain consistent, regardless of which level you are studying.
We do not rely on gimmicks or discounts. We do not water down our courses to produce a larger number of levels. Supposed price incentives like these can actually cost you more in the long run.
New students changing from other course providers have been surprised at how much content is covered in our courses. They have had to start in our Level 1 course because their previous studies in in multiple courses were not sufficient to set them in good stead to start our Level 2 course.
You will be taught by "The Famous Patrica"
Patricia Braun (nee Farias Alfaro) is our Chief Spanish Instructor and Director. Patricia provides comprehensive Spanish courses and her professional, fun and effective Spanish teaching skills are famous in the Spanish speaking circles of Brisbane.
Because Patricia is the owner of the business, she considers you as her student to be a very important person.
Patricia has taught thousands of satisfied students over eight years. Please click our Course Feedback link to see testimonials of past and continuing customers.
Patricia was born Valpairiso, Chile. She moved to Sweden in 1987 and has travelled extensively in Europe, Asia and South America.
Patricia is a naturalised Australian Citizen and has built her business and reputation after eight years of owning and operating Spanish Learning Centre here in Highgate Hill.
Patricia is also active in the community and is the co-organiser for the Spanish Meetup Group in Brisbane, established in 2002 and with over 870 current members. http://spanish.meetup.com/37/
Long-established local business with excellent word of mouth referral rate
Patricia prides herself on giving her students excellent and personal customer service.
Most of our students continue on to higher levels and over 40% of new enrolments come from positive customer referrals.
Patricia's goal is to provide students with a rewarding and enjoyable learning experience. She strives to ensure that each student feels comfortable in the course and is following the class. You will not just be a number or a face in the crowd in Patricia's classes.
Content delivery that is clear and easy to understand
Patricia conducts her classes in Spanish, with each sentence immediately backed up with an English translation. Also, Patricia gives detailed descriptions and explanations of the grammar in English so as to ensure full understanding of her students.
Our courses are comprehensive, professional and lots of fun, making you want to continue your studies
Patricia teaches her classes at a pace and in a format that is easy to follow and understand. Patricia will give you fun exercises to do in class and you will be given homework to consolidate what you learn in each class session.
Patricia makes extra effort to make the classes fun and dynamic. Her charismatic teaching style makes students look forward to their classes, with some saying that it is the social highlight of their week.
Get hands on right from the start
Patricia teaches her classes in a hands on fashion. You will find yourself reading full sentences right from the first lesson. You will learn how words fit into sentences and the context in which those words are used. Each time Patricia presents a new section of the course content, you will undertake a class exercise so you can put your new knowledge into practice straight away.
We offer all course levels
At Spanish Learning Centre, we offer four levels, being Level 1 Beginners, Level 2 Beginners, Intermediate and Intermediate/Conversation.
Much emphasis is placed on teaching you the grammar and the proper structure of the language, so you can build upon what you learn at each level.
You can expect to be reasonably fluent in Spanish after completing all four levels, provided that you attend all classes, do all the homework and do some proactive learning of your own, such as read books and Internet newspapers, watch Spanish movies and listen to Spanish or Latin music.
Free and unrestricted street parking and close to all public transport
Why pay money for parking when you go to your Spanish lesson? At Spanish Learning Centre, you can park for free and avoid busy traffic areas.
Our premises are close and handy to the CBD of Brisbane. There is plenty of FREE and unrestricted on-street parking outside our premises and we are only a short walk to bus stops, the South Bank train station and the West End ferry terminal.
We offer excellent value for money
You benefit greatly from studying Spanish with Patricia and you will remember your quality learning experience long afterwards. Patricia has specialised in Spanish tuition for 15 years, both in Australia and overseas. Our standard price
of $265 for all course levels is reflective of the quality of the tuition and the excellent customer service that you will receive from Patricia.