Our Spanish language program integrates three main learning tools: reading, writing and grammar with emphasis on pronunciation practice in order to develop communication skills.

Teaching Methodology​
The teaching method is customized to the learners' needs and interests, based on the Paulo Freire methodology, what is applied to the teaching of Spanish as a second language. Students contribute their insights and ask the questions necessary for critical analysis.    

We offer small, intensive classes at all levels, year-round, and we also motivate students to participate in a full immersion experience in a Latin American country. All our teachers are native speakers with professional and special training.
Student Needs and Cultural Understanding
​EDUCATE YA is a small Latino nonprofit organization and our staff can attend to the needs of each student. Our goal is to promote dialogue between non-Spanish speakers and the people of Latino cultures; in order to reach that goal, we make the experience of every participant our concern.
 
We offer small groups, intensive classes at all levels and private one-on-one or semiprivate (two students). EDUCATE YA is open year-round except national holidays and Christmas break.
Course Outline

​Beginner Level​

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Beginner I
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  • Pronunciation, alphabet, vocabulary
  • Vocabulary, basic structures – es…; no es…
  • The noun and definite article- singular
  • The noun and the definite article-plural
  • Regular -AR conjugation, intro to future progressive - ir+a+infinitive
  • Regular -ER and -IR conjugation
  • Simple negative, question words
  • Indefinite articles
  • Numbers 1-31, Time, Days, Months, Dates, Seasons
  • Irregular verbs: present tense
Beginner II
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  • Preposition “de”, Preposition “a”
  • Ser “to be”
  • Estar “to be”, Intro to present progressive – estar+ando/endo
  • Adjectives, Comparisons of equality
  • Numbers 31 - 1 billion
  • Ordinal numbers, Shortening adjectives, Intro to present perfect – haber+ido/ado
  • Direct commands
  • Possessive adjectives: su, sus, tu, tus
  • Demonstrative adjectives
  • Adverbs, Exclamatory
Beginner III
  • Stem-changing -AR and -ER verbs
  • Tener que,
  • Para and por
  • Prepositional pronouns
  • Direct object pronouns
  • Indirect object pronouns
  • Gustar
  • Preterite indicative: regular verbs
  • Preterite indicative: irregular verbs
  • Nunca, nada, nadie, ni, 
  • ninguno, tampoco
  • Stem-changing -IR verbs, Reflexive verbs
Beginner IV
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  • Reflexive verbs
  • The Familiar tú Command
  • Las diversiones… La naturaleza… El cuerpo
  • Las flores… La lección… Los alimentos
  • La familia… Las tiendas… Los viajes
  • La escuela… Mi casa… Las lenguas
  • Fórmulas de cortesía… El tiempo… La hora
  • En la clase… Un sábado… La cita
  • Reflexive verbs
  • Review
​Intermediate Level
Intermediate I
  • Ser Versus Estar
  • Present Simple versus Present continuous
  • Articles
  • Object pronouns
  • Reflexive Verbs
  • Review 1
  • Imperfecto Versus Indefinido
  • Possessives
  • Pretérito Perfecto
  • “Wh-” Questions
Intermediate II
  • Use of How
  • Review 2
  • Pluscuamperfecto
  • Adverbs of Frequency and Already, Still, Also, Too, and Yet
  • The Future
  • Infinitives and Gerunds
  • The Conditional
  • Review 3
  • The Preposition A
  • The Subjunctive
Intermediate III
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  • The Imperative
  • Conditional Sentences
  • Relative Pronouns
  • Review 4
  • There + To be = Haber
  • Possibility: May, Might, and Could
  • Expressing Movement
  • The Impersonal
  • The Passive
  • Review 5
Intermediate IV
  • Obligation: Deber and Tener que
  • Other uses of Deber and Tener que
  • Quantity
  • Some-, Any, No-, and Every-
  • Review 6
  • Comparatives and Superlatives
  • Either, Neither, So, and Such
  • Reason, Result, and Purpose
  • Time
  • Contrast
  • Review 7 
  • Final Review

 WINTER/SPRING TERM 2025 

Beginner 1
  • Monday -  Starts May 12th  /  from 6pm to 8pm   -  Space Available​​
  • Wednesday-  ​Started April 2nd  /  from 6pm to 8pm   -  1 spots Available
Beginner 2
  •  Thursday- Starts ​April 10th  / from 5pm to 7pm -  full
Beginner 3
  • Monday -  Starts April 14th / from 6pm to 8pm   -  2 spots  Available​​​
  • Thursday - Starts ​April 10th / from 7pm to 9pm -  full
Intermediate 1
  •  ​Tuesday-  Starts May 6th/ from 6pm to 8pm   -  Space Available
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Conversation:

  •  ​Thursday-  Starts May 8th/  from 6pm to 8pm   -  Space Available
  •  ​Wednesday -  Starts April 23rd /from 6:30pm to 8:30pm   -   full

Address:  6327 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97206
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Notes:
  • If there aren’t any upcoming classes that fit your schedule/level, let us know and we can see what options are available for either organizing a new class, or placing you in a group that is already active.​
  • If all groups are full, we will add you to a waiting list until we get enough students to start a new group. We need a minimum 3 students to start a group.​
 
Spanish Group Classes 
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​​3 - 6 people per group.
  • Classes meet once a week for 10 weeks, ​2 hours each class.
Cost
  • $250 for 20 hours
  • $30 Textbook  ​

Spanish Private Classes

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One-on-one instruction with a qualified bilingual instructor.
​(ONLINE / IN-PERSON)
  • Content customized for individual needs.
  • Flexible scheduling
Cost
  • $40 for 1 hour 
  • $350 for 10 hours​

Semi Private Classes (2 people)

 
​One-on-one instruction with a qualified bilingual instructor.
​(ONLINE / IN-PERSON)
  • ​
  • Content customized for individual needs.
  • Flexible scheduling
Cost
  • $55 for 1 hour semiprivate
  • $450 for 10 hours​

Spanish On-Site Classes​

We go where you are!
  • Classes can be weekly or bi-weekly for 2 hours at the time (or can be negotiable). The minimum number of students is 5 and the maximum 8. There will be also an extra cost per student for the book used and materials.
Cost
  • $85 per hour with a minimum of 20 hours of instruction for one term of 5 or 10 weeks
  • The best value of $65 per hour if you contract for two terms.​


Conversation Classes

Can we Talk?  
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Conversations Classes at Edúcate Ya are a unique way to learn Spanish in Portland. Learn Spanish while having real life conversations with instructors and students completely in Spanish for two hours a week. These classes help right before a trip to a Spanish speaking place, if you learn in a different way than just reading from a book, or if you pick up languages best by being immersed in them. Call us today to get started or email us at [email protected]. 
Conversation
​​​STARTS Thursday
July 27th 
5:30PM - 7:30 PM
SPACE AVAILABLE: 6

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¡​Hablemos Español!

Registration

​​Click on the next link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/AB3oepzkhJwuyHDL9

Payment


​At our office
Pay at our office with debit/credit card, cash or check located at 

Phone
Pay by phone with debit/credit card calling us at (503) 238-5790

Online
​Pay by debit or credit card:

Spanish Class Purchase Options
​NOTE: Payment for classes is non-refundable*
*** Students taking private classes must notify the office or the teacher 24 hours in advance to cancel a class so you can not be charged for that class. For group classes we offer one make-up class at the end of the 10 weeks when everybody in the group has missed a class.
Textbook is required, you can purchase the book from us or buy it in the link below:

​​Beginner Level
Textbook: Spanish Now! Level 1, 8th Edition
Intermediate level
 Call us for more information
​503-238-5790

Take a Spanish level test

​Click here to take our placement test

English and Spanish for the Workforce  Industry
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​Edúcate Ya is offering an on-site language and diversity program for businesses in the workforce industry!

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  Is your hotel, resort, restaurant, arena, or other business located in Oregon?
Do you want to:• Increase and enhance communication among staff and between staff and customers?• Increase confidence and skills for your staff?• Contribute to inclusion and diversity in a meaningful way?• Invest in your employees, increase workplace morale, and strengthen employee retention?

Cost
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$85 per hour with a minimum of 20 hours of instruction for one term of 5 or 10 weeks

The best value of $65 per hour if you contract for two terms.

Call or email us today to learn more about language classes for your staff! 
​[email protected]  
(503) 238-5790
Some of our clients are:
​“I wanted to provide an opportunity to demonstrate that all of my employees had potential for upward mobility and to show that we valued them and would invest in their professional development. [As a result of Edúcate Ya’s classes, we have seen an increase in interactions between staff and between back of the house employees and hotel guests. All of this helps create a friendlier, more welcoming environment that leaves a long lasting positive impact on those that visit the hotel.”
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– Al Munguia, General Manager
Jupiter Hotel, Portland, OR