Language Course
The school:
Our school is in the heart of central Salamanca, 15 minutes from the central Plaza Mayor.
Lessons:
Each group is comprised of a maximum of 8 students, creating an ideal balance of active participation and group learning. The daily program consists of four 45 minute units taught in Spanish. The main focus is conversation. The teachers are native speakers with academic training and extensive experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
Grammar is taught in context. A casual relationship between teachers and students helps promote conversational skills and the lessons often run into the evening at one of the local bars. Students are welcome to make suggestions and contribute to the course structure.
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Textbook
The textbook Español 2000 is the foundation of the course. It is a modern textbook that focuses on spoken communication and comprises of texts that examine relevant topics of day to day life in Spain. The book can be borrowed from the school and all other teaching materials (copies, etc.) are available free of charge.
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Levels
The following description of the various course levels will assist you in choosing a suitable course. This choice should be included in your application. A written assessment on the first day of the course will help us to establish your ability and confirm your course choice though it is usually possible to change courses. Subdivisions, e.g. A/B B/C, are also planned.
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Course level
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Level A:
This course is intended for absolute beginners. Basic vocabulary and elementary grammar are taught to enable you to quickly master everyday situations.
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Level B:
This level is intended for those with some previous knowledge of Spanish. Through discussion and role-play, students will learn to strengthen their daily conversational usage. At the same time all the important Indicative tenses will be dealt with.
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Level C:
This course is intended for more advanced students who can already hold a simple conversation. All the Indicative tenses will be revised increasing speaking fluency, and the important forms of the Subjuntivo will be introduced. Emphasis is placed on increased fluency.
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Level D:
This level is intended for advanced students who wish to increase their language skills and tackle the finer points of grammar. Using texts, newspapers and other audio-visual methods, themes such as economics, politics and culture will be discussed.
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Level E:
A confident knowledge of the Spanish language is a requirement for this level. This course will teach you to express yourself in a more refined manner, at the same time explaining the correct usage of many of the countless Spanish idioms, which will give your Spanish an authentic feel.
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Certificate
On completion of the course all students will receive a certificate. An optional examination focusing on the completed course can be taken
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