Bienvenidos a Vale Vale Language Institute.

A fresh take on language classes.

Vale Vale Language Institute was founded by Diana Burga Márquez in 2021. As a teacher for many years, Vale Vale Language Institute was born out of a desire to make language learning for adults accessible, practical and fun.

At Vale Vale our focus is to bring a more innovative approach to language learning in the classroom, while giving confidence and practicality to the speaker when using real-life scenarios. We bring culture to the classroom through videos, music, literature, current events and more. Classes are taught in the immersion language model to mimic how one would learn while fully immersed when traveling or living in a Spanish speaking country. Courses are six weeks long, meeting virtually, twice a week in small interactive group classes (PST). Our mission is to celebrate cultural diversity and teach in a culturally relevant and competent way. All people are welcome. iBienvenidos todos!

Upcoming Courses

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Spring Intermediate: (Tues & Thurs) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PST...April 18 - May 11, 2023

$320.00

4 Weeks, 2x per week: 8 Classes. This is for students who are proficient in basic conversational Spanish.

This level is equivalent to the A2-B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference.

At this level students are able to engage in basic conversation with use of present tense regular and irregular verbs.

This class will be taught entirely in Spanish.

This course will focus on preterite and imperfect tense, indirect object pronouns, formal commands, accent marks and possessive articles. Students will read short stories that incorporate these grammatical elements. Students will deepen their cultural exposure to diverse Spanish speaking countries through reading, film, music and more.

Winter Beginner level I: (Mon & Wed) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PST...February 20 - March 15, 2023

$320.00

4 Weeks, 2x per week: 8 Classes. No prior knowledge of Spanish is needed.

This level is equivalent to A1-A2 in the Common European Framework of Reference.

This level is perfect for those who took Spanish lessons many years ago or have minimal knowledge of the language and want to start from the beginning.

In this course we will learn greetings, introductions, weather, date and essential phrases necessary when traveling to Spanish-speaking countries. We will cover basic grammar concepts such as noun adjective agreement, gender & number and present tense conjugation. Students will gain a cultural understanding of different Spanish speaking countries through learning about important festivities, food and art.

Private Tutoring

from $80.00

Diana Burga Márquez offers personalized one-on-one tutoring services for your needs. These one hour sessions are personality tailored to fit your individual needs and goals.

This option is for those who would like to supplement our Group Spanish Classes or need some tutoring to practice concepts you are learning in your own classes (High School/College classes).

These are not private or custom classes. please contact us if you would like to schedule a private or custom class.
Price is per tutoring session.
Time TBD: student & teacher availability.

Diana has worked from a variety of ages including elementary students who want to kick start their Spanish learning, high-school students struggling in their Spanish class, professionals working with Spanish speakers, as well as retired professionals who want to learn Spanish and prepare for their travels abroad.

$80/hr or $64/hr with purchase of 5 sessions

See more classes on our Course Calendar

“Vale Vale” is a commonly used expression from Spain meaning OK, alright, you're right, yeah yeah, you got it!

Testimonials

“I took Diana’s Intro to Spanish ( level one) and not only did I establish a better understanding of Spanish, but I learned about the culture and could tune into how I felt while learning a new language. Diana is warm and welcoming. She encourages you to go at your own pace, but also holds you accountable along the way! If you like organization and clear outlines for each week, this is a training for you! I will be returning for level two as soon as I can”.

-Katherine Colla

Los Angeles, CA

“After using the Duolingo app consistently and learning a bit of Spanish, I felt ready to sign up for a beginner Spanish course. I took Beginner level 1 with Diana and learned so much about the structure and culture of the language. I now signed up for the Beginner 2 course and am really enjoying my “Clase de lectura en español” .. This is my second 6 week course with Diana. She has made it a wonderful learning experience. I’m a beginner in Spanish, which is a little scary at my age, but Diana has made it fun and I feel comfortable learning at my own pace. It’s been a great experience for me!”

-Linda Avery

Washington, DC

“Diana Burga Márquez makes learning fun. Her enthusiasm for both the Spanish language and Latin culture combined with her skill as an educator make her a great teacher. She offers the right amount of playfulness, along with homework and exercises to offer students a push to hone their skills. iGracias Diana!”

-Serge Bandura

Ojai, CA

“I highly recommend Diana’s program! She’s extremely intelligent, encouraging, and her classes are very well structured. I really enjoyed the intimate group setting which enabled us to stay engaged, as well as discuss current events! After taking her course my confidence in speaking Spanish has improved enormously”.

-Mo Nabhani

Los Angeles, CA

“I have known Diana through teaching together in 2017, I saw the call to join her beginners class and I can say it did not disappoint. I was able to review all of the material that I learned from four years of taking Spanish in high school in this class. I felt comfortable being transparent in my lack of knowledge in Spanish and was grateful for Diana's teaching style, welcoming mistakes and eagerness for us to learn. I would recommend this class to anyone trying to learn Spanish for personal and professional reasons. I enjoyed her class so much that I signed up for her class on reading comprehension and gaining more speaking and listening skills, which I am enjoying!”

-Sarijana Clark M.Ed.

Kennewick, WA

“In an hourlong class, Diana uses Zoom and the Google Classroom platforms to teach us grammar, pronunciation, history, culture, and conversation. The group experience is packed full of content, activity, and fun. There are homework assignments with enough time between classes to study and complete. I love the classes and always sign off smiling”.

-Karen Gilbert

Seattle, WA

“I have been studying Spanish with Diana for a few years and I love her hip approach. Diana has great joie de vivre. She combines grammar, reading, writing and speaking in a practical way, using current events and trends from around the Hispanic countries”. ️️️️️

-Charleen Kretschmer

Seattle, WA