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LEARN SPANISH IN GRANADA - SPANISH COURSES IN GRANADA
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 Granada, Spain
Mnimum Age: 17 years
Average Age: 23 - 30 years |
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Location |
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| Olive
trees, small green dots against a red background, form geometric
patterns over the hilly landscape. Whitewashed villages emerge
as islands beneath the glare of sunlight so intense it makes you
blink. The warm air carries the scent of rosemary while in the
distance Sierra Nevada's eternal snow reaches the horizon. At
the foot of the mountains lies the ultimate goal of a poetic
journey: Granada.
The narrow streets of the old Arabic quarter wind their way
from one small square to the next as old men doze in the shade
of orange and cypress trees.
The blue sky stretches to the Alhambra on its rocky hilltop
overlooking the town and the plains beyond. Red walls enclose a
fairy tale-like palace set within a blooming rose garden.
Rivulets of water meander through the ivy clinging gently to its
surroundings.
The whispering fountains transport us back to the reign of
the Moors and remind us of the nearness of the sea. |
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The school is located in Granada; a university town with 60.000 students and the intellectual
centre of Andalusia.
Granada's rich culture
and lively
nightlife make
it the ideal place for both studying and having a holiday.
A few days at the beach, 35 miles from the city, skiing and
rock-climbing in Sierra Nevada, hiking in the Alpujarras and
visits to Córdoba, Sevilla or Almería (the nature park
of «Cabo
de Gata»), are only a few of the excursions available
for enjoying Granada and its surroundings. |
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School |
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The school, with
its modern classrooms and pleasant Andalusian patio, is situated
in a quiet location just ten minutes away from the city center.
Since 1986, a variety of intensive
Spanish language courses have been provided to students from all over the world.
The language courses are always complemented by an extensive
cultural program.
Our aim is to create a lively and stimulating relationship
between teachers and students. We encourage students to talk
and interact both inside and outside the classroom and to
have a good time in general. This atmosphere of warmth and
sharing ensures rapid progress in a short time.
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Courses |
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the
course begins with written and oral level-testing exams and
all students are placed in appropriate classes. The beginner
course starts on the first day. There are 6 different levels,
from courses for beginners to those designed for perfecting
language skills, each with an average of 2 - 8 students per
group; the average number during the year is 2 to 6 students
per level. Classes are held Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m.
to 12.30 or 2.30 p.m. There are 4, 5 or 6 hours of language
lessons each day, with classes lasting 45 minutes. During
high season (spring/autumn) classes may be held in the
afternoons from 03.00 p.m. |
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| A final examination and certificate of attendance,
with the level obtained, will be given at the end of each course.
Our teachers have been selected for their professional qualifications
in teaching Spanish as a foreign language and have extensive
teaching experience. All are native speakers of Spanish. |
| Courses take place throughout the
year. Students can enroll in courses lasting from 1 week to
several months. They may choose the classes which most correspond
to their needs from a variety of different course types. For
example, an Intensive Course allows students to complement their
holidays with language study, while a Super-Intensive Course
guarantees maximum progress during a short period of time.
Combination courses, such as group study and private lessons,
are also available. |
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Standard
Courses (20 lessons per week) |
 This
class allows the opportunity to study, while being on
holidays.
- 20 group lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- Minimum duration : 1 week
- Max : 8 students per group
- Schedule : Monday to Friday, from 9.00 to 12.15 or 12.30
to 15.45
- Course materials
- Placement test
- Information about the city
- School certificate
- Access to library
- Internet gratis
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Standard
PLUS Courses (20 group + 5/10 private lessons per week) |
 Standard Course with
1 or
2 additional private classes per day
- 20 group lessons per week and 5 or 10 private lessons per
week
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- Minimum duration : 1 week
- Max : 8 students per group
- Schedule : Monday to Friday, from 9.00 to 12.15 and 12.30
to 15.45 (or 14.00)
- Course materials
- Placement test
- Information about the city
- School certificate
- Access to library
- Internet gratis
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Intensive
Courses (25 lessons per week) |
The Standard Course is supplemented
by 1 or 2 extra hours per day of language lessons in small groups;
in the event of there only being 1 student, classes will be
substituted by 2 private lessons per week.
- 25 group lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- Minimum duration : 1 week
- Max : 8 students per group
- Schedule : Monday to Friday, from 9.00 to 12.15 and 12.30
to 15.45
- Course materials
- Placement test
- Information about the city
- School certificate
- Access to library
- Internet gratis
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Super Intensive
Courses (30 lessons per week) |
 A
Superintensive Course with 6 lessons per day guarantees maximum
progress during a short period of time. These courses are ideal
for people whose stay in Spain is mainly work-oriented or
study-based. These additional classes, along with the Standard Course,
favours the student's ability to put into
practice the communicative techniques they have learnt in the
morning sessions.
- 30 group lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- Minimum duration : 1 week
- Max : 8 students per group
- Schedule : Monday to Friday, from 9.00 to 12.15 and 12.30
to 14.00
- Course materials
- Placement test
- Information about the city
- School certificate
- Access to library
- Internet gratis
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One to One (min. 10 lessons per week) |
 These
courses are designed to adapt to the specific needs of students.
Individual students plan the intensity, the length and the
content of their language course (Spanish for specific purposes,
business Spanish, medicine, tourism, D.E.L.E. exams). In
addition, these courses allow students with special needs (no
experience of second language learning, very young or more
mature students, parents with children) to study Spanish with
the direct and continuous help of their teacher.
- 10 individual lessons per week minimum
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- Minimum duration : 1 week
- Schedule : by appointment
- Course materials
- Information about the city
- Certificate of attendance
- Access to library
- Internet gratis
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Examination
Course D.E.L.E. |
 We offer preparation courses for the internationally recognized
"Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera" (D.E.L.E.)
of the Spanish Ministry of Education. You can prepare for the
«Certificado Inicial», «Diploma Intermedio» and
«Diploma Superior» examinations.
The D.E.L.E. examinations are held in Granada at the same time
as in 18 other Spanish cities and more than 100 centres abroad,
each year in May and November. After the D.E.L.E. preparation
course, students can participate in the examination in Granada,
which takes place at the Centre of Modern Languages at Granada
University. We will take care of all the registration
formalities.
We also prepare advanced students for the
Business Spanish examination of the
Madrid Chamber of Commerce.
The D.E.L.E. Preparation Courses are designed for students at
the intermediate or advanced levels. During an 8 week course,
students can combine Standard group classes with private lessons
to prepare for the «Certificado Inicial», «Diploma Intermedio»
and «Diploma Superior» exams.In order to sit the exams,
students must have a pre-intermediate level for the «Certificado
Inicial»; for the «Diploma Intermedio», they should be at least
intermediate level; and students wishing to sit the «Diploma
Superior» should be at an advanced level at the beginning of the
course.
At the end of the courses,
students will be able to take the official examination in
Granada. The exams are organized by the Spanish Ministry of
Education and take place at the end of May and November.
D.E.L.E Examination Fees:
- Certificado Inicial ca. 125 EUR
- Diploma Intermedio ca. 145 EUR
- Diploma Superior ca. 165 EUR
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Spanish Course
+ Work Experience Program |
A 4 week Standard Course
in Granada for students with an advanced level (Diploma Básico)
followed by an internship in a company in Madrid.
Course fee Granada: 550 € Placement fee: 700 € (includes
monitoring and accommodation service in Madrid) |
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Cultural Course |
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Horse-riding in the Sierra Nevada
Our students can participate in a horse-riding programme in
the Sierra Nevada, 3 afternoons per week. Through these
paseos y rutas, they are able to
experience the impressive natural environment of the Sierra
Nevada National Park. This protected area was declared a
National Park in 1999 and, with its lakes and glaciers, is a
region full of contrasts. Here you will find the highest peaks
on the Iberian Peninsula: Mulhacén (3482 m) and Veleta (3392
m).
Spanish Evening Course
This is an excellent course for professionals and students
living in Granada who have less time, since afternoon classes
can be combined with university or working timetables. We
offer all levels, with a minimum number of 2 students per
level. The duration of the course must be
at least 4 weeks.
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Methodology
and Course Content |
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Our school differs
from other schools in that it is organized as a cooperative.
Both the choice of teaching method, as well as the subject matter
of the classes, reflect the progressive and critical focus of
the courses. All decisions regarding the course outline are
made by the entire teaching team. Communicative methods and
audiovisual materials are used to teach the language. In the
conversation classes, beginners learn Spanish for everyday situations.
In the more advanced courses, students become involved in selecting
topics of discussion according to their interests. Traditional
Spain in transition, the contradictory reality of modern Spain,
socio-political and cultural developments, are some examples
of possible themes. We discuss a wide range of topics from Arab
history, the Spanish Civil War and the Franco-dictatorship to
the theatre of Lorca, the culture of Flamenco or the feminist
movement in Spain, always paying special attention to the
aspects particular to Andalusia. |
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Dates |
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Courses start on every Monday,
EXCEPT for complete
beginners, who must start on the following dates :
January, 7-21
February, 4-18
March, 3-17-31
April, 14-28
May, 12-26
June, 9-23
July, 7-21
August, 4-18
September, 1-15-29
October, 13-27
November, 10-24
December, 9-22
Private One-to-One: All year around any time
Course Dates
for DELE Examination Course:
Mar 31 - May 23 / Jun 30 - Aug 22 / Sep 29 - Nov 21 (8 week
Standard Courses)
Apr 28 - May 23 / Jul 28 - Aug 22 / Oct 27 - Nov 21 (4 week
Standard Courses)
Official examination in Granada (Students must register
for the exams 60 days before the exam) : May 23, Aug 22, Nov
21.
School holidays 2008:
1 January; 28 February; 21 March; 1 May; 22 May; 15 August;
15 September; 8 December; 25 December.
There are no classes on national and local holidays.
These classes are not recoverable, except in the case of
1 week courses and Individual Courses.
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Activities
+ Excursions |
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 Students have the
opportunity to visit the city, the Alhambra, nearby Sierra
Nevada to go hiking and go on excursions to Sevilla, Malaga
or the beaches one hour away.
In the afternoons and evenings a variety of activities are
available such as: conferences concerning present-day topics
of interest, film sessions, guided tours to the Alhambra or
the Arabic quarter Albaycín, trips to the beach or
hiking in Sierra Nevada.
Every weekend we offer an interesting travel programme. It
includes tours such as to the Alpujarras, to different nature
parks, to Seville, Córdoba, Ronda or Morocco.
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What's
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- Level-testing
- Course tuition
- Educational material
- Cultural program
- Information-folder about Granada
- Student card
- Certificate of attendance
- Use of library and multimedia room
- Free Internet access
- Booking of accommodation
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Accredited |
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School founded
in
1986 |
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