Spanish courses in Spain
and in Latin America

BARCELONA
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Barcelona is located in the Northeast of Spain and is the capital of Cataluña. With a population of 1.5 million (3 million including the Greater Barcelona area) it is one of Spains most important and most beautiful cities.

Visit Gaudi's fantastic Guell Park which has been declared an artistic monument and world heritage site by UNESCO. Visit The Picasso Museum, which exhibits works from the "blue" and "pink" periods of this world famous painter.

Stroll the narrow winding streets of the Barrio Gótico - a medieval Gothic quarter full of interesting tapas bars and cafés. Check out Picassos old hangout, Los Cuatro Gatos, which has been renovated, but it hasn't lost its bohemian charm.

The best place to watch people go by, to stroll or simply relax, is Les Rambles, a pedestrian street with dozens of cozy Barcelona restaurants and outdoor cafés.

Four kilometres of beaches to the east and a National Park to the west make its location ideal, and Barcelona really has something to offer for everyone.

THE LANGUAGE SCHOOL
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Our Spanish language school is located in the heart of Barcelona, only a 5 minute walk from the Plaza de Cataluña - the main square, and the Barrio Gótico - the famous gothic quarter.

The school of Spanish in Barcelona has 7 friendly classrooms all equipped with air conditioning and a library with a comprehensive amount of study material. To use Internet during the opening hours of our school is possible and free of charge.

Our Spanish school offers Spanish classes given by young enthusiastic teachers in an enjoyable and personal atmosphere.

We have been dedicated to teaching Spanish language exclusively for over fifteen years and take pleasure in sharing our knowledge of Spanish culture, gastronomy and customs aswell as our language

ACCOMMODATIONS
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Arrival: Sunday
Depature: Saturday

Accommodation in shared flat
Your bedroom can either be single or double, if sharing with a friend. The flats are clean and cosy and all have a shared fully-equipped kitchen (with washing machine) and sitting room (with television) and bathrooms. Bedrooms are supplied with bed linen and it is only necessary to bring towels. Gas, water and electricity expenses are included in the price.

Family accommodation
It offers the opportunity to strengthen your language knowledge in a family atmosphere and experience the Spanish culture in close contact. Your family can consist of a family with or without children, an older couple or a single person. The stay includes half board (breakfast and either lunch or dinner).

Hotel / Apartments
We will gladly help with finding and booking a room, if there is a demand.

OUR SPANISH COURSES
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>> TEACHING METHODS

Our Spanish courses in Barcelona are designed either for very small groups or private tuition.

The classes are always focussed on conversation and practical communication. Grammar is taught in a communicative context and adapted to the specific needs of each student. Our lessons are personalised, offering a balance between grammar, writing, comprehension and oral expression.

:: INTENSIVE COURSES

>> Course 20h
Daily: 4 lessons

Twenty Spanish classes a week are given to small groups from Monday to Friday. Although quite intensive it still allows you to enjoy your free-time in Barcelona.

The Standard Course aims to improve your competence in general Spanish. The course provides systematic practice in the four main areas of language learning: reading, writing, speaking and listening. The first session concentrates on stabilising and improving present knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. The second session is fluency based, improving the communication skills of each client.

>> Course 30h
Daily: 6 lessons

This course is similar to the Course 20h, but you have 30 classes of Spanish a week in a small group instead of 20 classes of the Standard Course.

>> LEVELS

All levels are offered from Beginners to Advanced. Our 6 levels follow the European Framework of Reference for Languages and the guidelines of Instituto Cervantes.

This way, after the level homogeneous learn groups can be built so that nobody gets bored or feels overchallenged. There are 6 course levels> a1. a2, b1, b2, c1, and c2.

At the end of the course you will be given a certificate of attendance indicating the length, intensity and level of your course.

:: TAYLOR MADE COURSES

>> One-to-one / private tuition

You choose the subjects, duration, level and intensity of your Spanish language course. To fully utilise your class time we require you send us your personal objectives before course initiation.

>> Course 20+5h or 20+10h
Daily: 5 / 6 lessons

The standard course of 20 lessons per week in small groups, plus an extra 5 or 10 private classes a week. An intensive Spanish language course aimed at students with time restrictions or who want to deepen their knowledge in a particular area.

>> GUARANTEE OF QUALITY

Our teachers are all native Spanish speakers, hold a University Degree and have extensive experience in teaching Spanish language and culture to foreign students.

Each group has a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 8 students, so everyone can participate actively, while at the same time receiving individual attention.

:: SPECIAL COURSES

>> Preparation for D.E.L.E. - Exams
Daily: 4 lessons

The 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, finishing a few days before the actual examination. Exam registration is not included in the price of the course.