The school offers classes at various
levels, which may of course be split into
sub-divisions if necessary. A brief test
on the first Monday enables us to ensure
that each student is studying in a class
which correctly corresponds to his or her
knowledge of the language.
LEVEL A
This course is intended for absolute beginners,
offering an introduction to basic elements
of the Spanish language. Communicative
exercises involving role play and informal
expressions are also taught to enable
you to quickly use Spanish in everyday
situations.
LEVEL B
This level is for beginners with some
previous knowledge. In these classes we
study or revise elementary grammar and
introduce the past tenses (imperfecto
and indefinido). Emphasis is placed on
the practice of language in everyday situations
such as shopping, eating out and asking
for directions. Authentic material such
as easy newspaper articles, comics, songs
and simple literature is used. Conversational
practice will increase your confidence
to take part in simple discussions.
LEVEL C &
D
The learning of a language is closely
associated with the culture, history,
society and politics of the country concerned.
For this reason we examine more complex
texts, themes and teaching material in
order to create an authentic picture of
modern Spain (and to some extent Latin
America).
Humour, songs, lifestyles, culture, history,
literature, film, sayings and idiomatic
expressions aswell as students own suggestions
form part of the program.
The development of conversational skills
is of particular importance.You will learn
to speak more confidently in a variety
of situations. Level "C" is
for more advanced students who can already
hold a simple conversation.
At this level we finish the study of basic
grammar (structures already covered including
future and perfect tenses) and we begin
studying more difficult aspects such as
the subjunctive tenses. At level "D"
we revise and perfect use of previously
studied tenses, study the subjunctive
in more depth and work on conditional
clauses.
LEVEL E
This level is designed for students who
already dominate the fundamental structures
of Spanish grammar but who nevertheless
wish to improve their ability to communicate
at a conversational level. Students can
discuss the themes they would like to
tackle. Typical grammatical problems common
to non-native speakers as well as the
"perífrasis verbales"
are studied.
You therefore learn to express your ideas
in a more precise, colloquial and fluent
manner.
TEACHING
MATERIAL
In addition
to our own teaching materials, Avance
or Español 2000are used for
students at Beginner, Elementary
and Intermediate levels. These texts
are available for purchase or hire
from the school office.
For Upper Intermediate and Advanced
students literature, newspaper articles,
magazines, texts and grammar exercises
devised by the school are used.
A specific textbook for higher levels
is not necessary.
STANDARD COURSE
The most popular with our students,
20 ours a week, it lasts a minimum
of two weeks. INTENSIVE COURSE
Like the standard course, but with
thirty classes a week in small groups. STANDARD PLUS
The standard course of 20 lessons
in a small group, plus an extra
5 private classes a week. INTENSIVE PLUS
The standard course of 20 lessons
in a small group, plus an extra
10 private classes a week.
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
You choose the subjects, duration,
level and intensity of your course.
Minimum duration is one weeks.
Preparation
of the D.E.L.E
"El Diploma de Español
como Lengua Extranjera"
(D.E.L.E.) is the only official
examination of Spanish for foreign
students. There are three levels
; Initial, Basic and Superior,
and the examinations can be
taken at "Instituto Cervantes"
centres worldwide, or in Spain
in May and November.
Courses begin 3 months before
the exam and duration is between
4 to 12 weeks with 20 classes
per week, finishing a few days
before the actual examination.
Exam registration is not included
in the price of the course.
Levels: intermediate and advanced
