Mester

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with Spanish... to anywhere

Overview

Our Department of Teaching Methodologies constantly reviews the methods and materials used in our classes to ensure that the standard of excellence is maintained. Through the initial placement exam and the daily observations of our teachers we try to identify the specific needs of each student, in particular the student’s motivation for learning Spanish, be it cultural, professional, or simply preparation for an exam.

Communication is more than the principal objective of our programs. It is our very philosophy. With this in mind, should you have any questions about our courses, study locations or any other element of the program, please don´t hesitate to contact us.We can put together a program that meets your needs, adapting the course content depending on your objectives and the time available.We´re always ready to help you choose the right course, the right accomodation and to answer any questions to ensure that you get the most out of your program.

In our programs we guarantee that:

  • Courses will be given throughout the whole year, regardless of the number of students.
  • Our courses are of eight different levels of knowledge: Beginners, Elementary, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, Advanced, Upper-Advanced, Superior and Proficiency and all of them are always available.
  • Those with some previous Spanish can begin their course on any Monday of the year. If you are an absolute beginner, you can start on any Monday from June through to September and from October to May you can start on the first Monday of the month. Check with us to verify that your preferred dates are available.
  • You can change groups in the first two days of the course if you think that the level is not appropriate. This can be done by talking to the Director of Studies at your school, who is always available to discuss your options.
  • If you decide to divide your course between our different schools, the pace of your learning will not be affected, as the same teaching method is followed in all schools.
  • The maximum number of students in a regular class is eleven (average seven). The maximum number in reduced group program is six (average four).

The general characteristics of the programs are as follows:

  • Our syllabus aims to ensure that the lessons are as enjoyable as possible while still following a carefully prepared program with set objectives for each unit (grammatical, communicative, vocabulary-based and cultural).This means that even if your level is ´beginner´ you’ll be encouraged to speak and understand as soon as possible. If your language is of a higher level our method will introduce you gradually and naturally to the complexities of successively higher levels of the language until you master them.
  • The classes take place from Monday to Friday.They are orientated towards practical communication with grammar being taught in a practical way. The conversation classes use videos, CDs and DVDs to ensure that students become accustomed to a variety of Spanish accents.This is of utmost importance when it comes to understanding scenes from films, documentaries or the news. Through our immersion method we help you to learn the Spanish language as quickly and efficiently as possible.
  • At the end of every level you will take an exam to measure your progress. At the end of your program, based on the result of these exams, we will give you a Diploma which certifies your knowledge of the Spanish language.You must have 95% attendance to be entitled to sit the exam. If required we can also provide a Certificate of Attendance.
  • With four or five lessons in the morning, the program of activities in the afternoon, and the practice you gain at home with your host family or in the cafe with your new Spanish friends, we are sure that you will make rapid progress.