Let's learn Spanish at TIEMPO
More than 20 years of language teaching experience in Fukuoka.
Spanish Courses
Learn Spanish, a language spoken by more than 500 million people in the world and improve your communication skills!
Introduction to the course
Tiempo's Spanish course is taught by native teachers.
Based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and curricula, students will comprehensively learn grammar, practice conversation, listening and reading comprehension.
The Director of the Education Division, Mr. Isidoro has a Master in Linguistics from the University of Salamanca, the oldest university in Spain. Taking advantage of his broad of experience in teaching Spanish to foreigners, we offer lessons according to the level of the students.
In addition to group lessons, we recommend private lessons for those who seek a professional career;others who want lessons for a specific purpose or students who cannot take classes at specific times every week. We offer a variety of courses such as conversation lessons for those who want to improve their communication skills and DELE (Diplomas in Spanish as Foreign Language) preparation courses.
The best thing about learning Spanish at Tiempo is that you can also learn about the diverse cultures of Spain and Latin American countries behind the language. Even if you say that those countries speak the same Spanish, in reality the language they speak, their culture and history vary.
Every month, we also plan extracurricular activities with elaborate themes to deepen the student’s cultural knowledge as well as their Spanish language proficiency.
In addition, there are instructors who come to Japan from various countries, so you have an awesomechance to try Spanish with native speakers. Please feel free to try and learn Spanish in an environment that is rare even in Japan, where you can learn Spanish and the cultures of the Latin American countries every day.
The levels are divided in 6 (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is an ideal situation for learning Spanish in a small group with up to 8 people per class. The students actively participate in lessons.And students and teachers can use Spanish in a natural environment. With the latest teaching methods using texts, videos and audios, you will learn Spanish in a real-life environment while staying in Fukuoka.
Levels
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| A1-I A1-II (Beginner) |
• The student can understand and use everyday expressions immediately by responding to necessary things with basic phrases. • The student can introduce himself/herself and others and can exchange information about personal details such as addresses, acquaintances and belongings. • The student can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. |
| A2-I A2-II (Elementary) |
• The student can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (for example: very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). • The student can communicate simple and direct information about familiar knowledge and general questions, can make frequently used sentences and convey his/her intentions- • The student can describe past and his/her surroundings conditions as well as matters in areas of immediate need. |
| B1-I B1-II (Intermediate) |
• The student can understand the main points of clear standard writing language on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, hobbies, etc. • The student can deal with most situations likely to occur during a trip in an area where the language is spoken. • The student can produce simple and cohesive texts on topics that are about personal interest or familiar topics. • The student can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions as well as briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. |
| B2-I B2-II (Upper intermediate) |
• The student can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization. • The student can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. • The student can produce clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects and explain a point of view on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. |
| C1-I C1-II (Advanced) |
• The student can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. • The student can recognize emotions and express ideas fluently and naturally without much obvious searching for expressions. • The student can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. • The student can produce clear, well-structured, detailed texts on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. |
| C2-I C2-II (Mastery) |
• The student can understand with ease any written and read materials. • The student can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. • The student can express themselves naturally, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. |
1 class 80 minutes
Course system You can choose the class that suits you better from our schedules.
Contact the Head Office if you cannot take lessons at a fixed time every week due to work or any other reasons.
* The classes are opened with 4 people or more.
* Make-up classes available.
Special benefits if you take group lessons at Tiempo!
1. Member discounts available for various events.
2. Dinner at Sancho Panza is 5% off by showing your membership card!
Semi-private class for 2 to 3 people is ideal for studying with friends. If the number of people gathers, feel free to contact us to inform about the day and time you would like to attend. With your friends you can enjoy learning Spanish at the same level and pace.
1 class 2 or 3 people (60 minutes)
Attendance system We will coordinate the schedule and time with the teacher. We will prepare a schedule of 2 lessons or 4 lessons a month.
A special class in which the teacher creates a curriculum just for you! Teachers with a broad teaching experience will customize lessons according to your learning pace, purpose, and level. They will use the latest teaching materials to comprehensively teach grammar, conversation, listening comprehension, and reading comprehension toward your learning objectives.
These lessons are recommended for those who cannot attend a weekly class due to work reasons, those who want to study at their own pace or those who want to intensively study for their own purposes, such as studying or residing abroad.
1 class 60 minutes
Class system We will coordinate the schedule and time with the teacher.
Would you like to improve your conversation skills with a native speaker under the supervision of an experienced teacher with broadexperience?
These lessons are recommended for those who understand grammar but do not have the opportunity to speak or those who have lived in a Spanish-speaking country and do not want to reduce their conversation skills.
Speak for a full hour in Spanish to help maintain and improve your conversation skills!
* This class focuses on talking with native speakers so we recommend beginners and those who are not yet confident in speaking to try the regular group lessons and private lessons for conversation lessons.
1 class 60 minutes
Class System Make a reservation for the desired date and time.
To be announced.
Many children now are learning English from their childhood. How about Spanish?
As "I want my children to learn Spanish!" at Tiempo is a frequently received request, we are offering a Spanish kids class by native teachers.
Since all the teachers at Tiempo speak Spanish, there is an environment where you can acquire a language and an international point of view in a practical and natural way. Although lessons are taught in Spanish just like for native children, you can rest assured that you can communicate in Japanese since the teachers also speak Japanese. In addition, teachers and staff who are used to dealing with children will be in charge, so they can enjoy and learn with confidence.
As there are few students in the class, parents can easily observe their child’s progress. In addition, students can flexibly take make-up classes.Since the lessons focus on conversations in everyday situation, you can immediately practice at home.There is also a family discount for siblings and parents who attend other courses.Why don't you check out Tiempo's Spanish class for kids with your child?
Schedule 50 minutes/class
| Starting Date | Level |
|---|---|
| Saturday 15:00 - 15:50 | Experienced |
| Saturday 16:00 - 16:50 | Beginner |
* Aimed towards 6 years old and older (First grade elementary school students ~)
* Please contact us if your child is a preschooler (3-5 years old).
Teacher Ezequiel Romero
Monthly tuition fee 4,750 yen (4 times/month)
For companies that require Spanish for work, we will propose a study program based on the number of people, term anda budget that goes from group lessons to private lessons according to the actual work and needs of the company.For in-house employee training by native teachers, leave it to Tiempo, which has a proven track record.
DELE Examination Preparation Course
Take the certified DELE (Diplomas in Spanish as Foreign Language)Examination to prove your Spanish skills internationally!
Next test date: Written test: May 21st, 2022 (Sat) / Oral test: May 21st and 22nd, 2022.
Fukuoka venue for the following levels: A1, A2, B1, B2
Examination application period: March 16th, 2022 (The students must be present.)
Mr. Isidoro Diaz Flores, with a Master in Linguistics from the University of Salamanca, Spain's oldest university, has experience as a DELE examiner and is familiar with the latest teaching methods and texts established by the European Council and the curriculum of the Spanish Cervantes Society. He expertly supports everyone's examination preparations!
The 4 levels A1(Beginner), A2(Elementary), B1 (Intermediate) and B2 (Upper Intermediate) examination will be held at the Fukuoka venue. This preparation course will help to deepen your understanding and give you solution methods through mock exams, grammar, readingand written exercises.
Exam preparation course starts on Saturday, February 26th, 2022.
• Exam preparation course: 4 levels * If you would like to take C1 or C2 examination preparation course, please feel free to contact us.
• Tuition fee: 34,000 yen (T.I. members: 32,000 yen)
* Once a week, 2 hours for each lesson x 10 times: 20 hours in total
• Course dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 19, April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7 and 14 (Sat)
A1 and A2: 11:00-13:00
B1 and B2: 16:45-18:45
* 2-hour duration: 1 hour for an introductory explanation and 1 hour for exercises, homework, mock test.
• Application deadline: February 26th (Sat)
* Schedule: May be subjectedto changes.
* Available for 4 or more people. If you do not get 4 people, we will consult with you for a private class lesson.
| Level | Course Schedule | Level Definition |
|---|---|---|
| A1 (Beginner) | Saturday 11: 00-13: 00 | Immediately understanding and response to needed expressions that are often used in daily life. A level at which the student can talk and ask about personal information and daily life while communicating slowly and easily with the cooperation of the interlocutors. |
| A2 (Elementary) | Saturday 11: 00-13: 00 | Understanding everyday expressions. The student can answer immediatelythings about himself/herself and his/her family, shopping, places of interest, simple everyday things such as work, and things the student has already experienced. At this level, the studentcan make brief conversations of known contents and habits, a description of one's past events and things that happened around the student. |
| B1 (Intermediate) | Saturday 16:45-18:45 | Understanding familiar things in daily life and known contents about learning and work. At this level, the student can answer appropriately in most situations and can easily talk about known themes, personal interests, experiences, events, hopes, aspirations, plans, opinions, etc. |
| B2 (Upper Intermediate) | Saturday 16:45-18:45 | Recognition ofcomplex contents, abstract themes, the varieties of Spanish as well as understanding and knowledge of specialized contents. At this level, the student has a fluent and natural conversation ability that does not give the listener any difficulty to understand him/her. Also, the student is capable of making clear and detailed sentences as well asmaking inferential analysis and debating. |
The DELE exam is held once a year in Fukuoka. In addition to the DELE preparation course that is held every year, in 2017 a new system was started.
Before taking the exam, you should know your actual proficiency, what level you should take, and the exam questions that have been set in the past, while the Spanish teacher of Tiempo, who also served as a DELE examiner for many years, helps you prepare for the examination.
If you pass this mock exam, this will give you confidence to take the real DELE examination held in May and Novemberall over the world every year,since DELE is the only qualification test that evaluates and certifies your Spanish proficiency internationally.
If you are willing to take the DELE examination, we recommend that you take this mock exam.
1 class 60 minutes
* One on one lesson
Attendance System Please reserve the desired date and time of attendance.
We carry out the Spanish Language Examination sponsored by Tiempo twice a year to measure the Spanish level and ability students have gained so far, to grasp your own level firmly and to find out the next learning goal.
Those who have passed the certification examination will be issued a certificate from Tiempo. Objectively assessing daily learning outcomes also motivates students to continue learning. Dear Spanish learners challenge yourselves!
Fee
| Level | Fee |
|---|---|
| A1 (Beginner) | 3,500 yen (T.I. member 2,500 yen) |
| A2 (Elementary) | 4,500 yen (T.I. member 3,500 yen) |
| B1 (Intermediate) | 5,000 yen (T.I. member 4,000 yen) |
| B2 (Upper Intermediate) | 5,000 yen (T.I. member 4,000 yen) |
Next examination date: To be announced.
| Level | Examination Contents |
|---|---|
| A1 (Beginner) | 9:00-10:00 Reading comprehension (30 minutes) Listening (10 minutes) Writing (15 minutes) 10:55- Oral exam (10 minutes + preparation time 10 minutes) 75 minutes in total *Reading, listening and writing will be held continuously without breaks. *The oral exam will be conducted in alphabetical order (name) from Level A1. |
| A2 (Elementary) | 9:00-10:10 Reading comprehension (30 minutes) Listening (15 minutes) Writing (20 minutes) 10:55- Oral exam (10 minutes + preparation time 10 minutes) 85 minutes in total *Reading, listening and writing will be held continuously without breaks. *The oral exam will be conducted in alphabetical order (name) from Level A1. |
| B1 (Intermediate) | 9:00-10:25 Reading comprehension (30 minutes) Listening (20 minutes) Writing (30 minutes) 10:55- Oral exam (12 minutes + 10 minutes preparation time) 102 minutes in total *Reading, listening and writing will be held continuously without breaks. *The oral tests will be conducted in alphabetical order (name) from Level A1. |
| B2 (Upper Intermediate) | 9:00-10:40 Reading (35 minutes) Listening (20 minutes) Writing (40 minutes) 10:55- Oral exam (12 minutes + 10 minutes preparation time) 117 minutes in total *Reading, listening and writing will be held continuously without breaks. *The oral exams will be conducted in alphabetical order (name) from Level A1. |
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Schedule of the lessons
December, 2024.
■ Group lessons of all courses are organized so that students can take at least 48 classes in the yearly calendar.
| Class | Level | Time | Teacher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon. | Group lesson | B1-I | 19:00 - 20:20 | Mario |
| Group lesson | B2-I | 19:00 - 20:20 | Isidoro | |
| Tue. | Group lesson | A2-I | 12:00 - 13:20 | Isidoro |
| Group lesson | A2-II | 13:00 - 14:20 | Mario | |
| Spanish for beginner | 14:30 - 15:50 | Mario | ||
| Group lesson | A1-II | 19:00 - 20:20 | Isidoro | |
| Group lesson | B1-II | 19:00 - 20:20 | Mario | |
| Wed. | Group lesson | A1-II | 11:40 - 13:00 | Isidoro |
| Spanish for beginner * Registration is now open. |
12:00 - 13:20 | Mario | ||
| Group lesson | B1-II | 14:00 - 15:20 | Mario | |
| Group lesson | A2-I | 19:00 - 20:20 | Mario | |
| Group lesson | B1-II | 19:00 - 20:20 | Isidoro | |
| Group lesson | A1-II | 20:30 - 21:50 | Isidoro | |
| Thu. | Group lesson | B1-I | 12:00 - 13:20 | Mario |
| Group lesson | A2-II | 14:00 - 15:20 | Mario | |
| Group lesson | A1-II | 19:00 - 20:20 | Mario | |
| Group lesson | B1-II | 19:00 - 20:20 | Isidoro | |
| Group lesson | B2-I | 20:30 - 21:50 | Isidoro | |
| Sat. | Group lesson | A2-II | 11:30 - 12:50 | Mario |
| Group lesson | A2-I | 13:30 - 14:50 | Mario | |
| Group lesson | B1-I | 13:30 - 14:50 | Isidoro | |
| Group lesson | B1-II | 15:00 - 16:20 | Isidoro | |
| Kids class | Experienced | 15:00 - 15:50 | Eduardo | |
| Kids class * Registration is now open. |
Beginner | 15:00 - 15:50 | Eduardo | |
| Kids classRegistration is now open. | Beginner | 16:30 - 17:20 | Eduardo | |
| Group lesson | A1-I | 16:30 - 17:50 | Isidoro | |
• For private lessons and conversation lessons, please contact the secretariat to inform about your desired date and time.
Workshop & event related to Languages
Would you like to solve your usual questions or doubts about the Spanish language?
Yuko Morimoto, a Spanish language professor living in Madrid, will answer your questions in a cafe-like atmosphere.The third topic will be announced as soon as it is decided.
Yuko Morimoto, who has a broad teaching experience, is familiar with the points that Japanese people tend to trip over when learning Spanish and also the areasthat they are not good at.
If you can listen to the explanations in Japanese and can solve your worries, Spanish will become easier and even more fun!
This lecture is aimed to all Spanish learners regarding of their level, so feel free to join us!
Note: Although it is possible to come to the Center, there is a limit to the number of people since the online lecture will be held in a language class, so please apply early.
TBA
18:30
General Public: 1000 yen / Tiempo Member: 500 yen
Levels: Aimed to all levels
Professor
Yuko Morimoto
After graduating from the Department of Hispanic Studies at Sophia University (Japan) and completing the Master's Program in Linguistics at the Graduate School of Languages and Linguistics at the same university, she received herPh. D. from the Complutense University of Madrid. Currently,she is a Spanish language professor at the Department of Humanities at Carlos III University in Madrid.
Among her most well-known books are"Kon’natoki, douiu? Supeingohyougen-ryokutorēningu” (“What do you say in this situation? Spanish Expressiveness Training") (NHK Publishing), "Kaiwanisupaisumásmásoishiisupeingo" (Let’s spice our conversation, more more delicious Spanish) (NHK Publishing), and El artículoenespañol (Definite and indefinite articles in Spanish) (CASTALIA).
Born in Santiago, Chile and as a long time Spanish language instructor, Monica Alvearalso has broad experience and knowledge of cooking, food culture and food coordination.In addition to learning recipes and cooking techniques, while using Spanish, you can learn about ingredients and kitchen utensils as well as table manners and table settings of various countries.Anyone can participate regardless of their cooking experience or level of Spanish! Men are also encouraged to participate.
July 9 and 23, 2022. 11:00 - 13:00
1 class: 2,600 yen / 2,400 yen (T.I. Member)
* Ingredients fee: 800 yen
* Anyone can participate.
Professor: Monica Alvear
Born in Santiago, Chile and as a long time Spanish language instructor, Monica Alvearalso has broad experience and knowledge of cooking, food culture and food coordination.In addition to learning recipes and cooking techniques, while using Spanish, you can learn about ingredients and kitchen utensils as well as table manners and table settings of various countries.Anyone can participate regardless of their cooking experience or level of Spanish! Men are also encouraged to participate.
Date: July 16. (Sat.) 11:00 - 13:00
July 28 (Thu.) 12:00 - 14:00
1 class: 2,600 yen / 2,400 yen (T.I. Member)
* Ingredients fee: 800 yen
* Anyone can participate.
Professor: Monica Alvear
Teachers Profiles
We are offering lessons in a fun and cheerful atmosphere with unique teachers.
[Lecturer]
Isidoro Díaz
(Spain)
Director of Tiempo’s Education Division for more than 10 years, holds a Master in Linguistics from the University of Salamanca, the oldest university in Spain.Engaged in teaching Spanish to foreigners in Salamanca, a mecca for learning Spanish, he came to Japan in 2005.After that he joined Tiempo in his present position and is also in charge of selecting the teaching materials curricula.He also teaches Spanish at Fukuoka University.The lessons developed from his rich experiences and are very popular from beginners to all the way toadvanced levelstudents.
[Lecturer]
Mario Pérez García
(Spain)
Graduated in Asian and African Studies: Japanese from the Autonomous University of Madrid and holding a master's degree in Spanish as a Second Language (ELE) from the Complutense University of Madrid. I have experience teaching Spanish both in-person (at the Complutense Center for Spanish Teaching) and online. I am passionate about languages, especially Japanese. My hobbies include literature, language study, and playing sports, particularly soccer. My goal is to offer dynamic classes where we can learn and discover new cultures.
[Lecturer]
Rodrigo Herrera
(Argentina)
From the early days of Tiempo’s establishment, he has been in charge of art decoration at various events and interior space design. He is also a very popular Spanish teacher among students because of his lessons rich in humor.He has a broad knowledge about literature, movies, music, art, soccer. And he is reputed to be able to hear interesting stories from a unique perspective during round-table discussions.
[Guest lecturer]
Santiago Herrera
(Argentina)
Chairman (2010- ) and Director (1997- ) of Latin Cultural Center Tiempo, originally from Argentina, was born in the United States. After spending his childhood in France, he grew up in Buenos Aires.
He traveled independently to 40 countries around the world for 3 years from 1990. Impressed by Japanese culture, since 1993 he originally stayed in Fukuoka to study Go. Later while participating in the operation of Fukuoka Universiade '95, he started a project to promote cultural diversity which later became the NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano, established in Fukuoka City in May of 1997. Herrera oversees a team of around 30 people including permanent staff as well as many guest instructors and chefs who carry out the Center's multiple cultural activities, exchanges and events. He organizes many collaborations with overseas cultural organizations and artists to support Tiempo's goals. Recently, in 2019, as the head of Tiempo, he also served as Field producer for the ESPN documentary “Last train to Tokyo” to be broadcasted around the world before the Olympic Games in Tokyo. In 2019-20, in addition, he participated as the "travel-partner" in the NHK (Japan’s national television) Educational Program: "Tabi Suru Spengo.” In 2021, Herrera and his staff are creating new activities to meet the challenges of online classes and events during the ongoing pandemic.
[Guest lecturer]
Mónica Alvear
(Chile)
Presently, Tiempo’s honorary chair, she is also one of the center’s founding members and lecturers. Born in Santiago, Chile, she majored in education at the Preschool Faculty at the University of Education in Santiago.She is a veteran lecturer who has been teaching Spanish for ten years at Fukuoka University, Kyushu Sangyo University and Daiichi Keizai University, etc. after coming to Japan.Alvear not only teaches Spanish but also teaches about Chilean dishes. Her “Monica's Cooking Class in Spanish", held every month, is also very popular.
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Contact
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(NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano)
3F Daimyo11511 Bldg., 1-15-11 Daimyo,
Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0041
+81 92-762-4100
+81 92-762-4104
Email: clasestiempo.jp
https://tiempo.jp/
Weekday: 12:00 - 22:00
Sat., Sun. and Natinal holidays: 11:00 - 18:00
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