Spanish Classes
at MEL
Registration fees starting September 2026
Single class $200 pesos
One Month $900 pesos
Two Months $1,400 pesos
*Pay online or in person at the library.
*Complete your registration through a form after paying online.
Learn Spanish in a fun and dynamic way with teacher Alfonso López. Register for a month or two. Courses from September to June. Do you need one-on-one assistance? Ask for individual online or in person sessions. Be part of our cultural activities and programs.
In-Person Classes
NEW SCHOOL YEAR STARTING IN SEPTEMBER 2026
Twice a week sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays, according to the library calendar.
Jump in the ongoing courses. Register at the beginning of each month and get a special fee.
Are you in town for just a week or two? Ask for availability.
Materials included. Quiz Day and Viernes Social on the last week of each month.
Meet at the Mérida English Library Classroom.
Our Courses
BÁSICO - LEVEL 1 A0 - A1
4:00 - 4:50 pm
This is an introductory level for Spanish learners where basic grammar, vocabulary, and easy conversations make it comfortable to start communicating with others.
Content:
November: Family, plural of nouns, prepositions of place, possessive adjectives, telling the time, numbers.
December: Daily routines, reflexive verbs, irregular verbs in the present tense, prepositions of time, speaking about work and breakfast.
September to June
BÁSICO INTERMEDIO - LEVEL 2 A1 -A2
5:00 - 5:50 pm
Continue working on your language skills by learning more grammar structures, more vocabulary, and having fun interacting with the Spanish we learn in class.
Content:
November: Meetings and appointments, accepting or refusing invitations. Present continuous tense, describing people and character.
December: Asking for directions, the city, simple past tense, the weather.
September to June.
Wednesdays and Fridays in November
Classes on 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27.
Quiz Day on November 25.
Viernes Social - on Friday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Special 5 pm to 6:30 pm.
INTERMEDIO - LEVEL 3
6:00 - 6:50 pm
The conversation goes on at level 3 as we explore more common expressions, complex structures, specific vocabulary, and lots of communication skills. This class is mostly in Spanish to encourage students’ active participation.
Content:
November: Describing your family, speaking about character. Present perfect tense, cultural differences, prohibition and obligation.
December: Households and their decorations. Expressing wishes. Movies and free time activities. Past simple vs. present perfect tenses. Direct and indirect object pronouns.
September to June
Calendar of Classes in November - December 2026
Wednesdays and Fridays in December
Classes on 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18.
No Quiz in December.
Viernes Social on December 18 - Holidays and good wishes. From 5 pm to 6:30 pm
We will have a holiday break and will resume in January.
Beyond the Classroom
Learning a language goes beyond the classroom! At Asesorías de Idiomas Mérida, we create opportunities to practice, connect, and experience the local culture.
Friday Quizzes: Students complete a short written test followed by a one-on-one interview to practice conversation and build confidence speaking Spanish.
Viernes Social: Meet students from other classes, practice what you’ve learned, and enjoy a relaxed time together. Feel free to bring a drink or snack to share!
Cultural Events & Local Experiences: Join us for invitations to cultural events around Mérida and discover the traditions, places, and people that make Yucatán special.
Beyond-the-Classroom Programs: Take your learning into the real world with immersive experiences such as Speak Spanish & Live Yucatán, combining language lessons with local culture and exploration.
Volunteer Opportunities: Put your language skills into practice and connect with the community by volunteering as a Teaching Assistant in our English Community Program or participating in the Speaking LAB.
Learn, practice, make friends, and experience Mérida through language!
About Us
Learn a Language. Connect with People. Experience More.
At Asesorías de Idiomas Mérida, we believe learning a language should be practical, enjoyable, and full of meaningful connections. Language is more than words and grammar — it’s a way to discover cultures, share experiences, and bring people together.
Meet Teacher Alfonso
Alfonso López Domínguez is a certified Foreign Language Instructor who has been teaching languages since 2010. Throughout his career, he has taught English, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese as second languages to local students, reaching learners around the world through both in-person and online classes.
Since 2018, Alfonso has also been teaching Spanish and sharing his language, culture, and traditions with international learners. In May 2024, he launched Spanish Classes at the Mérida English Library (MEL), bringing his experience, enthusiasm, and love of teaching to the MEL community.
You may also recognize Alfonso as MEL’s Outreach Coordinator, where he works during the day, helping connect the library with the wider community.
More Than Language Classes
We offer Spanish classes for international residents and visitors, as well as English instruction for local learners. Our approach combines practical conversation, a friendly and supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to connect with native speakers and local experts.
Through cultural activities and programs like Speak Spanish, Live Yucatán, we take learning beyond the classroom, helping students use language in real-life situations while discovering the people, traditions, and culture that make Yucatán special.
Our goal is simple: to help you communicate with confidence, build meaningful connections, and feel more at home in the world around you.
Welcome to Asesorías de Idiomas Mérida — where language learning brings people together!
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