Learn Spanish in Massachusetts (USA), Online or Abroad
¡Hola! Are you looking to learn Spanish to better connect with our Spanish-speaking community? Do you want a competitive edge in the job market? Or are you getting ready for a trip abroad to a Spanish-speaking country and want to be able to communicate with locals?
Welcome to ILI – let’s work this out together.
We’re known the world over for our fun and creative approach to teaching and learning languages in a risk-free, positive learning environment. Our dynamic classes consist of hands-on activities that get you speaking and using the language right away.
We like to think our expertise and passion shine in every lesson!
Spanish Language Lessons at ILI
Whether you prefer to learn Spanish in private classes or a small group, live-online, face-to-face in our school in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA, or abroad in a Spanish-speaking country, we have options for you! We can even visit you in your workplace (online or in real life) to delivery custom programs for your company or association.
Our online Spanish courses are always live and face-to-face with an ILI teacher, in very small groups, meaning you can attend from anywhere you like.
Our Spanish Teachers
A gathering of ILI’s Portuguese, Spanish, English and Italian teachers.
Our Spanish teachers are professionals with Master’s Degrees or TESOL certificates and a minimum of one year teaching experience in creative and student-centered teaching.
ILI has been teaching languages and training teachers since 1984, bringing students the best learning experiences.
” I signed up for the intro language class at ILI, little realizing what a jewel it would be. The hardest part of using a new language is pushing past the awkwardness of sounding silly. A computer program would not have afforded us the practice we had in such a supportive friendly group. “
Kate Atkinson Family Physician
“My Spanish teacher is amazing! She’s very encouraging, has a great sense of humor, and makes us all feel very comfortable as we make our way through our lessons. “
Wendy PearsonDirector at Stocksbridge Library Association
Unsure of the level you are at in the language you want to learn? Don’t worry, we are here to help.
Director of World Language Program
Ask Heather for an assessment in the language you are interested in. She will arrange an appropriate instructor to assess you in a 10 to15-minute conversation, and then when you register for a course, we can place you in the class that will be best for you.
If you are a zero-level beginner, you’ll start in our Level 1 class, so need for an assessment.
See if our frequently asked questions answer what’s on your mind…
Selected FAQs
Private tutorials can be scheduled for online or in-person at ILI in Northampton.
We assign optional homework as many of our students are working adults with very busy schedules. However, we encourage our students to practice outside of class as much as possible.
Some of our teachers are native speakers and others have native and near native fluency.
We do not allow this as we have found that it is disruptive to the class as they build a trusting community that enables students to take risks in learning. It’s also difficult for teachers to have students come and go.
Yes! ILI is an approved provider of Professional Development Points for Massachusetts.
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