Whoops! 10 Spanish Slip-Ups That Make Natives Giggle.
Laugh, learn, and skip the awkward moments with this quick guide to Spanish words that say more than you think.
You will learn:
- The “temperature” phrase that can turn a weather complaint into… something else entirely.
- The one verb that’s totally fine in Spain but very risky in Latin America.
- A classic mix-up that could have everyone thinking you just announced big news.
✨I’ve taught 1,000+ students — and these are the mistakes I hear the most.
⏱️ Takes just 5 minutes to read — and shares fun tips to make conversations smoother.
Turn “oops” into “¡aha!” — click below to start.
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All Spanish Courses and Lessons Options
Our General Spanish language courses will provide you with all of the tools necessary to:
Course topics include everyday situations, society, culture, and history. Special emphasis varies according to the interests of your course group. Come and learn Spanish with us!
Prices
| Spanish Course Name | Type | Hours/week | Spanish Level | Price (in US Dollars) | ||||
| Group3 | Private | 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 3 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |||
| Intensive Spanish Course | Group | 20 | – | All | $195 | $385 | $575 | $760 |
| Regular Spanish Course | Group | 10 | – | All | $120 | $235 | $350 | $465 |
| Regular Plus Spanish Course | Mix | 10 | 5 | All | $200 | $390 | $580 | $770 |
| Intensive Plus Spanish Course | Mix | 20 | 5 | All | $255 | $505 | $755 | $1005 |
| Super Intensive Spanish Course | Mix | 20 | 10 | All | $345 | $680 | $1020 | $1360 |
| Private Spanish Lessons | Private | – | – | All | $ 27/hour1 | |||
| Semi Private Spanish Lessons | Private | – | – | All | $ 14/hour | |||
| Single Day Course | Group | 4.5 | – | All | $ 55/course | |||
| Single Day Course | Private | – | 4.5 | All | $ 110/course | |||
| Online Spanish Classes | Private | – | – | All | $ 27/hour1 | |||
| Spanish Classes children teens | Private2 | – | – | All | $ 27/hour1 | |||
| In-Company Spanish Course | Private2 | – | – | All | $ 27/hour | |||
| 1 10% discount, booking 5 or more in a week. 2 If two or more students of the same level wish to take the same type of course, we can organize a group course. 3 Group Lessons of 55 minutes each. | ||||||||
There are special Spanish courses directed to professionals, directed to travelers and to students who wish to focus on a specific need or subject.
Come and learn Spanish with us! In the specialized courses for professionals (Spanish lessons for business, thematic workshops, Spanish for exchanges and study-abroad students, medical Spanish, Spanish for lawyers, etc.), topics include:
Are you going to travel through Latin America? Learn Spanish with us. The Spanish courses directed to travelers are starter courses for travelers in Argentina who need to learn some basic communication skills quickly. This course includes subjects such as asking for directions, making travel plans and exchanging currency, etc. Students also learn about the city of Buenos Aires and different places of Argentina.
Special Courses (for Specific Purposes). These courses are offered in private classes, but if two or more students of the same level wish to take the same type of course, we can organize a group course.
Prices
| Course | Type | Hours/Week | Spanish Level | Price (in US Dollars) | |||
| Spanish classes & Tango | Group | 10 Spanish & 10 Tango Dance | All | $250/w | |||
| Spanish classes business | Private | – | A2 and up | $27/hr | |||
| Medical Spanish / Spanish for Lawers / Themathic Workshops | Private | – | A2 and up | $27/hr | |||
| Philosophy in Spanish | Private | – | A2 and up | $27/hr | |||
| Latin American Culture / Literature / History Classes | Private | – | A2 and up | $27/hr | |||
| Single Day Course | Group | 4.5 | All | $ 55/course | |||
| Single Day Course | Private | 4.5 | All | $ 110/course | |||
All courses offered at Verbum are tought with the aim of enabling students to pass the internationally recognised exams. Besides we offer special courses to prepare these examinations.
These courses are offered in private classes, but if two or more students of the same level wish to take the same type of course, we can organize a group course. Come to learn Spanish with us!
You can also take Online Spanish classes to prepare International Examinations.
Prices
| Exam Preparation | Type | Spanish Level | Price (in US Dollars) |
| DELE & SIELE Exam | Private | All | $27 |
| CELU Exam | Private | All | $27 |
| DIE Exam | Private | All | $27 |
General Terms
Longer Term Discounts:
Click here for Longer term discounts.
Prices Include:
- The Registration Fee
- Placement Test
- Certificate of Completion
- Study Materials
- Coffee, tea, and cookies
- Assistance with accommodations
- Free map and information about the city
- Social and cultural activities: Every week we organize 2 free activities for the students such as tango class, salsa class, a tour to a culturally significant area of the city guided by a spanish teacher, etc. We ask the students what activities they are most interested in and we organize the activities each week according to their preferences
- 24-hour emergency phone help-line.
Group Class Size:
From 2 to 7 students.
Starting Dates:
- Absolute beginners: every Monday
- Other levels: any weekday
Duration of the Group Lessons:
55 minutes each.
Group Classes Schedule:
- 09:30 – 11:20 Lessons
- 11:20 – 11:40 Coffee Break
- 11:40 – 13:30 Lessons
Bank Holidays:
Click here to see Bank Holidays for current and next year. Classes are made up.