 TO APPLY, PLEASE FILL OUT OUR REGISTRATION FORM BY CLICKING HERE
¡Bienvenides! Welcome to Spanish for Social Justice! Algarabía Language Co-op is excited to announce that we are offering virtual Spanish classes this spring! Spanish for Social Justice courses are offered by Algarabía Language Co-op in partnership with The People’s Forum. We offer courses at the BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, and ADVANCED levels of fluency to those interested in topics of social justice, politics, and culture. Through weekly social justice themes, and using a communicative and popular education approach, participants will improve their Spanish skills and critically engage with various cultural productions centered around the lived experiences of working class people of Indigenous and African descent on the continent. These courses are designed for folks at different levels of fluency in their productive (speaking, writing) and receptive (listening and reading) skills. Special focus will be given to learning vocabulary and community organizing terminology relevant to contemporary social movements in New York City (Lenapehoking), one of the largest and most diverse Spanish-speaking cities in the world and the rest of Turtle Island and Abya Yala. TO APPLY, PLEASE FILL OUT OUR REGISTRATION FORM BY CLICKING HERE *ALL OUR VIRTUAL CLASSES WILL NOW START THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 4TH & 5TH, 2023. SELECTED PARTICIPANTS WILL BE CONTACTED ON A ROLLING BASIS.* SPRING 2023 COURSE SCHEDULE: VIRTUAL COURSES (30 HOURS; 10 WEEKS) Spanish I: Spanish for Social Justice True Beginner - Español nivel básico introductorio Virtual on Zoom Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm EST (30 hrs./15 min. break) March 4th, 2023 - May 6th, 2023 Spanish I: Spanish for Social Justice True Beginner - Español nivel básico introductorio Virtual on Zoom Sundays, 2:00pm-5:00pm EST (30 hrs./15 min. break) March 5th, 2023 - May 7th, 2023 Spanish II: Spanish for Social Justice High Beginner - Español nivel básico elevado Virtual on Zoom Saturdays, 2:00pm-5:00pm EST (30 hrs./15 min. break) March 4th, 2023 - May 6th, 2023 Spanish II: Spanish for Social Justice High Beginner - Español nivel básico elevado Virtual on Zoom Sundays, 10:00am-1:00pm EST (30 hrs./15 min. break) March 5th, 2023 - May 7th, 2023 Spanish III: Spanish for Social Justice Low Intermediate - Español nivel intermedio-básico Virtual on Zoom Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm EST (30 hrs./15 min. break) March 4th, 2023 - May 6th, 2023 Spanish IV: Spanish for Social Justice High Intermediate - Español nivel intermedio alto Virtual on Zoom Saturdays, 5:00pm-8:00pm EST (30 hrs./15 min. break) March 4th, 2023 - May 6th, 2023 Spanish V: Spanish for Social Justice Advanced Level • Inmersión cultural y escritura creativa - Español para bilingües nivel avanzado Virtual on Zoom Saturdays, 5:00pm-8:00pm EST (30 hrs./15 min. break) March 4th, 2023 - May 6th, 2023 IMPORTANT: ▪ Our virtual program is for Black, Indigenous and People of Color only. ▪ Non-NYC based participants can join virtually through Zoom. ▪ Please only apply if you are able to attend most of the classes. ▪ Each session can hold up to 15 participants. ▪ Cost of class $200-$400 sliding scale*. This includes all course materials. *$500 if contribution is paid for by work stipend instead of individual participant. NOTE: This program is for BIPOC-only and prioritizes working class, LGBTQ+ and Spanish bilinguals (heritage speakers of Spanish). As part of Algarabía's mission to make our courses accessible, we have sliding-scale rate options and payment plans available. Once you complete the application and are selected, you will be given the opportunity to apply to these discounted rates individually. ABOUT LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION: At Algarabía Language Co-op, we see language learning as a meaningful, collaborative and transformative process reflected in our training in hands-on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches and our use of popular education in the language classroom. We seek to support the holistic development of all language learners as they become competent multilingual speakers. We devise classroom activities and use textbooks and other original didactic materials that meet our participants’ needs and that represent the linguistic and racial/ethnic diversity of the Spanish-speaking worlds. For more information about our language services, go to www.algarabialanguage.com To register, click HERE
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 TO APPLY, PLEASE FILL OUT OUR REGISTRATION FORM BY CLICKING HERE
¡Bienvenides! Welcome to Spanish for Social Justice! Algarabía Language Co-op is excited to announce our in-person Spanish classes at Mayday Space starting this spring 2023! Spanish for Social Justice courses are offered by Algarabía Language Co-op in partnership with Mayday Space. We offer courses at the BEGINNER and INTERMEDIATE levels of fluency to those interested in topics of social justice, politics, and culture. Through weekly social justice themes, and using a communicative and popular education approach, participants will improve their Spanish skills and critically engage with various cultural productions centered around the lived experiences of working class people of Indigenous and African descent on the continent. These courses are designed for folks at different levels of fluency in their productive (speaking, writing) and receptive (listening and reading) skills. Special focus will be given to learning vocabulary and community organizing terminology relevant to contemporary social movements in New York City (Lenapehoking), one of the largest and most diverse Spanish-speaking cities in the world and the rest of Turtle Island and Abya Yala. TO APPLY, PLEASE FILL OUT OUR REGISTRATION FORM BY CLICKING HERE *OUR IN-PERSON CLASSES WILL NOW START ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, 2023* SPRING 2023 CLASS SCHEDULE: IN-PERSON SUNDAYS (10 WEEKS) February 26th, 2023 - May 7th, 2023 (One week off to be determined by instructor) Spanish I: Spanish for Social Justice True Beginner - Español nivel básico introductorio 9:00am – 12:00pm EST (30 hrs./15 min. break) Spanish II: Spanish for Social Justice High Beginner - Español nivel básico elevado 1:00pm – 4:00pm EST (30 hrs./15 min. break) Spanish III: Spanish for Social Justice Low Intermediate - Español nivel intermedio-básico 5:00pm – 8:00pm EST (30 hrs./15 min. break) IMPORTANT: ▪ While this program is open to all, priority will be given to Black, Indigenous and People of Color. ▪ Please only apply if you are able to attend most of the classes. ▪ Each session can hold up to 15 participants. ▪ Cost of class $200-$400 sliding scale.* This includes all course materials. ▪ Half of your contribution will go directly to support Mayday Space for the use of their space. *$500 if contribution is paid for by work stipend instead of individual participant. NOTE: In-person classes will follow all COVID safety guidelines at Mayday Space. We prioritize BIPOC, working class, LGBTQ+ and Spanish bilinguals (heritage speakers of Spanish). As part of Algarabía's mission to make our courses accessible, we have sliding-scale rate options and payment plans available. Once you complete the application and are selected, you will be given the opportunity to apply to these discounted rates individually. Selected participants will be contacted by February 10th and will receive an invoice to secure their spot in the class. ABOUT OUR LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION: At Algarabía Language Co-op, we see language learning as a meaningful, collaborative and transformative process reflected in our training in hands-on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches and our use of popular education in the language classroom. We seek to support the holistic development of all language learners as they become competent multilingual speakers. We devise classroom activities and use textbooks and other original didactic materials that meet our participants’ needs and that represent the linguistic and racial/ethnic diversity of the Spanish-speaking worlds. To register, click HERE  TO APPLY, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS REGISTRATION FORM:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11zvkdP-eYv0NcEaByGwyaoAW1FHnjZEPz6f0oLJveOw/ Arabic Language Classes and Culture Clubs Algarabía Language Co-op is offering new Arabic courses at The People’s Forum to those who are interested in learning Arabic with a focus on topics of social justice, cinema, media, and culture. Through weekly social justice themes, and using a communicative and popular education approach, participants will improve their Arabic skills, and critically engage with various cultural productions in Arabic, including films, TV series, newsreels, short stories, and songs. These courses are designed for folks at different levels of fluency in their productive (speaking, writing) and receptive (listening and reading) skills. Special focus will be given to learning vocabulary and community organizing terminology relevant to contemporary social movements in the U.S. and the Arab world. Selected participants will be contacted by our instructors on a rolling basis and until a week before classes start. Late applications will be considered if spots are made available. If you have any questions, you can write to us at algarabialanguage@gmail.com. For more information about our language services, visit www.algarabialanguage.com and follow us on Instagram! A1.1: True Beginner - Arabic Language Course
A1.2: High Beginner - Arabic Language Course
A1.3: Conversational Beginner - Arabic Language Course
Advanced Arabic Film Club
NOTE: This program prioritizes working class, queer, BIPOC, and heritage speakers of Arabic. As part of Algarabía's mission to make our courses accessible, we have sliding-scale rate options and payment plans available. Once you complete the application and are selected, you will be given the opportunity to apply to these discounted rates individually. ABOUT US: At Algarabía Language Co-op, we see language learning as a meaningful, collaborative and transformative process, reflected in our training in hands-on communicative and task-based language teaching approaches and our use of popular education in the language classroom. We seek to support the holistic development of all language learners as they become competent multilingual speakers. We devise classroom activities and use textbooks and other original didactic materials that meet our participants’ needs and that represent the linguistic and racial/ethnic diversity of the Spanish- and Arabic-speaking worlds. |
