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 Our courses

We offer online and in person (London) immersive Spanish and Portuguese courses to get you confident chatting from day 1.

All Roots Up courses are split into small groups, so that you can really get to know the other learners and practice your speaking! 

  From wine tastings to restaurant role plays and capoeira classes, our  intimate and social sessions will empower you to be able to use your language in a range of real life scenarios using authentic resources from Europe and Latin America.

 

 Classes

  2023 Course Schedule

   Courses & tailormade classes

now open for September 2023 intake (online & in person)

Spanish

Beginners Spanish, Pre-intermediate Spanish & Intermediate Spanish

Spanish for Travelling (Central & Latin America)

Spanish for your next trip to… (tailormade – bookable by hour)

Portuguese

12 weeks – Beginners Portuguese

Portuguese for your next trip to… (tailormade – bookable by hour)

 Beginners Spanish (Level 1)

Let the journey begin… On this 12-week course, you will get to grips with the basics of español. Whether that´s ordering at the bar, buying a bus ticket or introducing yourself to new amigos, this course is all about giving you the confidence to start speaking in real-life scenarios.

In our sessions you will learn how to :

  • pronounce tricky sounds we don’t have in English!

  • talk about yourself when meeting new people and ask them questions about their life and culture 

  • express likes and dislikes, make choices and to agree or disagree with others 

  •  discuss your future plans  

  • order food and drink like a local not a textbook…

  • reserve accomodation and check in at a hostel, AirBnB or hotel

  • chat about the weather (the classic!)                          

NEXT INTAKE OPEN FOR BOOKING

TBC – September 

Spanish on a Plate (Level 2) 

Know your pintxos from your pulpo? Your tacos from your tostadas? On this 12 week journey, we’ll be digging deep into the cookbooks of Spanish-speaking countries around the world and getting to know some of London’s Latino street food traders… By the end of the course, you’ll be able to chat freely about all things food & drink and even make a margarita en español!

*This course is suitable for anyone who has completed our Beginners course or pre-intermediate learners who have taken a course/studied regularly for at least 3 months.

In our sessions you will learn how to :

  • express your opinion on the food and drink we learn about and ask questions about the cuisine and culture of different countries

  •  compare and contrast food and their flavours

  •  understand and translate recipes and menus 

  • share stories in the past using a range of tenses

  • follow a wine tasting and margarita making session in Spanish 

  •  tune your ear and be an active listener when watching a Netflix series 

NEXT INTAKE OPEN FOR BOOKING

TBC – September

 

 Intermediate Spanish (Level 3) 

Ready for the next adventure? Over the next 12 weeks, you’ll put your language skills to the test by immersing yourself in authentic content from the Spanish-speaking world. From TED Talks and podcasts to short films to salsa songs, you will be able to understand and chat about a range of subjects on the spot.

In our sessions you will learn how to :

  • express your opinion on authentic material we look at

  •  master spontaneous speech

  •  tune your ear and be an active listener  

  • extend your vocabulary and use local slang and idioms

  •  share stories in the past using a range of tenses

  • crack the subjunctive tenses

NEXT INTAKE OPEN FOR BOOKING

TBC – September

Spanish for Travelling  (All levels – bespoke) 

Going travelling around Central & Latin America soon? Or just curious about those countries and cultures? Join us on a 12 week journey from the markets of Mexico City to the vineyards of Argentina, to get you ready to chat in Spanish on your next trip. As featured in The Telegraph

In our sessions you will learn how to :

  • master small talk and use local slang to make friends

  • get around your destinations and use public transport 

  •  order food and drink and ask for local recommendations

  • reserve accomodation and book activities and excursions

  • chat about your trip so far and future plans 

  • put your speaking skills to practice with guest visit to our class from one of the destinations we learn about 

NEXT INTAKE OPEN FOR BOOKING

TBC – September 

Spanish / Portuguese for your next trip to… (All levels – bespoke) 

Got a trip to a Spanish or Portuguese-speaking country coming up? These classes are tailormade around you and your travel plans. You’ll be taught in tandem by me (Jess) and local amigos like Juan from the country/countries you’re travelling to. 

This is not a course. Lessons are available to book in one hour slots! 

NEXT INTAKE OPEN FOR BOOKING

Email for more info! 

Spain, Colombia, Mexico & Brazil available to book. 

Beginners Portuguese (Level 1)

It all starts here… On this 12 week course, you will master the basics of português so that you feel brave enough to have a conversation! Whether that’s chatting about what you did last weekend, telling a bartender how you like your caiprinha or talking about where you’re from, this course will get you speaking from day 1.

In our sessions you will learn how to :

  • pronounce tricky sounds we don’t have in English!

  • talk about yourself when meeting new people and ask them questions about their life and culture 

  • express likes and dislikes, make choices and to agree or disagree with others 

  •  speak about events in the past and discuss your future plans  

  • order food and drink like a local not a textbook…

  • reserve accomodation and check in at a hostel, AirBnB or hotel

  • chat about the weather (the classic!)

NEXT INTAKE OPEN FOR BOOKING

TBC – September

I really liked the theme of the course as it made it much more enjoyable and interesting learning about a place and different scenarios rather than feeling like I was going through a textbook at school… It felt like something more unique! 

Jo

London

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Refer a friend and get a class free…

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Roots Up Languages, London, UK.

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