- The FIRST step is to register by sending us an email at vivaspanish@btinternet.com.
Within 24 hours (Monday to Friday) you will receive a welcome email from VivaSpanishonline.com confirming your registration details and providing you with instructions on how to connect with your teacher on-line at VivaSpanishonline.com and take your free trial class.
The trial class lasts for one academic hour (50 minutes). If you enjoy it you can then define your schedule and a private teacher will be assigned to you.
Payment will be arranged based on the schedule that you want after YOU make your study schedule, and you will be billed for as many hours as you would like to pre-pay. A PayPal invoice will be sent to you after you confirm how many classes you would like to take.
How soon can I get started?
You can register immediately and expect to have defined and implemented your regular schedule within 24 – 72 hours of registering (Monday to Friday).
Do I need to know a lot about computers in order to take the course?
No, as long as you have a basic computer user level (Internet Explorer, Word, email) you should experience no problems with VivaSpanishonline.com.
What technical requirements do I need?
You will need a broadband internet connection and a microphone/audio headset. In many cases your computer already has these things built into to it so you wont even need to buy them. If you do, any department store such as Walmart sells these for about $20-40. You will also need a webcam if you want your teacher to see you during the class. Again, these can be purchased very inexpensively at most any department store or electronics store.
Do I need a web cam?
Web cams are optional for students. You will see your teacher either way because he/she will have a camera.
Do I need to install special software?
The only program you will need to install, if you haven’t already done so, is Skype™. This is a free program which is simple to download, simple to install and simple to use. Just follow the instructions provided at http://www.skype.com or click the direct download link on your VivaSpanishonline.com interface. Your instructor can help you download the Skype program and walk you through using it too!
Will I need to buy materials such as books or CD’s?
No, all the materials you need are included in the program and are emailed to you free when you pay for your first class. You can print the materials to follow along with the teacher and to study at home.
Will I need a dictionary?
We encourage our students to use a bound dictionary. However, there are also some good online dictionaries available, such as WordReference.com
Do I need to know any Spanish in order to start?
No, VivaSpanishonline.com is suitable for students at any level. Our teachers use English as a bridge language when necessary.
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