Join Charlar conversation classes in a relaxed friendly classroom. (Level: Upper beginner A2, Early intermediate B1)
Autumn 2025 Charlar classes
Programme dates: Monday 10 November - 8 December, Camden five classes, 8hours.
Mexico with cooking class
Conversation class based exploring the histories and foods of Mexico Monday 10, 17, 24 November and 8 December 6.45-8.15pm and immersive cooking class Monday 1 December with local cook 6.30-9.30pm.
Enrol now on the course and save £25 with code EARLYBIRDWINTER before Sunday 30 November.
Winter 2026 Charlar classes
Programme dates: Monday 12 January - 30 March, Camden ten classes, 16 hours.
Programme Breakdown:
Short film theme and escape room evening
Conversation on short-films and anticipating the escape room challenge Monday 12, 19, 26 January, 2 February 6.45-8.15pm and immersive escape room 9 February 6.30-8.30pm.
Break no classes 3-7 November
Regional theme and cooking class
Conversation class based on food vlogs exploring the histories and foods of one region of the Spanish speaking world Monday 23 February, 2, 9, 16 March (no class 23 March) 6.45-8.15pm and immersive cooking class Monday and 30 March with local cook 6.30-8.30pm
Five week units individually below
Unit 2 dates: Monday 23 March - 30 March, Camden five classes, 8.5 hours.
Programme Breakdown:
Regional theme and cooking class
Conversation class based on food vlogs exploring the histories and foods of one region of the Spanish speaking world Monday 23 February, 2, 9, 16 March (no class 23 March) 6.45-8.15pm and immersive cooking class Monday and 30 March with local cook 6.30-9.30pm.
Unit dates: Monday 12 January - 9 February, Camden five classes, 7.5 hours.
Programme Breakdown:
Short film theme and escape room evening
Conversation on short-films and anticipating the escape room challenge Monday 12, 19, 26 January, 2 February 6.45-8.15pm and immersive escape room 9 February 6.30-8.30pm.
How you will learn
- Converse in Spanish as you enjoy relaxed activities or games. Conversation topics set by the weekly theme and video or podcast resource (Topic examples: Social justice, Lockdown experiences, music, short films, breaking the ice).
- Improve your pronunciation and confidence in speaking.
-Get a short film, documentary or podcast to explore before the night. Learn 15-20 new words listed per week through our app.
- Complete an activity pack at home before classes.
- Bring conversation questions to the session.
- Be accountable to the class and set your own learning objectives guided by our teacher and guide book self-study .
What we do on the night?
Share and celebrate self-study experiences and goals.
Get quizzed on the weekly vocabulary
Have a conversation on the video or podcast topic.
- Chance to attend additional student social activities.
Set self-study books for the classes:
Students´ Basic Grammar of Spanish (Alonso Raya et al, 2016)
Spanish Among Amigos (Agulló, N, 2011, 2nd Edition).
Optional book: Practising Spanish Grammar (Pountain, C et al, 2011, third edition)
FAQs
What if I can´t make every class of the season?
Any dates you miss you will have the chance to submit a catch up audio task for teacher feedback.
What is the level?
The level ranges from the common European A2 to B1 for those from six months of study to early intermediate of up to two years of study. You will work with people of different levels. You will get crib sheets for support.
Can I consume my own drink?
Yes in fact we encourage you to bring your own bottle to add to the relaxed atmosphere.
Level 1 Course students complete their course at a Peruvian restaurant - in April 2019