Our Spanish courses are specially designed for foreign students, covering all aspects of learning a new language (speaking, listening, writing and reading skills). Four 55-minute classes are held every day from Monday to Friday and students can decide the length of their course.
Our flexibility, enthusiasm and communication-orientated classes ensure that you will be totally immersed in the Argentine life, learning the language more efficiently.
Levels - Placement test
Spanish Courses are divided into six levels:
Basic (2), Intermediate (2) and Advanced (2) depending on your knowledge of Spanish. You will be given a placement test on your first day to evaluate your level, identify your individual needs and assign you to the corresponding class.
Furthermore, students may take private, personalized classes (one on one instruction).
Length of the Spanish Course:
Classes are held Monday to Friday and students are free to choose the length of their Spanish course. A minimum of 1 week is required for group classes. There are classes every day, for a period of four hours, each lesson lasting 55 minutes.
Teaching method - Materials:
Our Syllabus is specially designed for foreign students. Using various interactive methods, more emphasis is placed on communication.
The teaching material has been carefully prepared to connect areas of listening comprehension and oral communication. We encourage the active participation of our students with different games and materials such as current newspaper clippings, magazine articles, etc, which help them to acquire more fluency in the language.
Our guarantee:
Before you start learning:
- You will be tested and interviewed to find the best class for you
- You will receive a Study Folder
- You will be invited to join in a guided city walk tour
While you are learning:
- All your teachers are qualified and experienced
- Your course will include Spanish grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
- Your teacher will prepare your lessons and will give you feedback on your written work
- Your class will not have more than 5 students or students aged under 16
- Your progress will be measured and reported to you
- The school will arrange social events and optional visits to places of interest
Before you finish your course:
- You will be given an exam and receive the corresponding Certificate of our school
- Free advice on how and whether you should continue your studies
- A confidential questionnaire for feedback on our performance
Our course offers:
Intensive (20 group lessons/Wk): Lessons aim at developing the communicative competence in Spanish in the four main skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. They also provide contextualized grammar and expose the students to the local culture.
Super Intensive (30 group lessons/Wk): The super intensive program is designed for students wishing to deepen their learning experience and to accomplish a higher level of proficiency in Spanish in a shorter time.
Immersion (20 group + 5 private lessons/Wk): The lessons aim at developing the skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening, and the use of language in context and social appropriateness. The daily extra-curricular activities help the students become completely immersed into the culture, thus enhancing the acquisition process.
Private Course (10 Lessons): The private course is designed to meet your individual needs and expectations. During the course, you will be exposed to a wide variety of topics according to your own interests and pace.
Spanish And Tango (20 group + 8 tango lessons/Wk): Ideal for tango lovers since they will get to identify themselves with the locals who feel that tango is not just a dance, but a way of life.
Spanish And Salsa (20 group + 8 salsa lessons/Wk): Suitable for all levels of Spanish and dance, one of the features of this program is the opportunity to learn Spanish, practice different salsa techniques.
Spanish and Ski: Ski lovers with an interest in learning Spanish will find this program perfect. The general Spanish lessons aim at developing the communicative competence in speaking, reading, listening and writing. They also provide contextualized grammar and expose the students to the local culture. This course also includes 16 group lessons + 2 private lessons + transfer in/out to the ski center + 3 days of ski per week (2 passes included, one during the week and one during weekend). This course is held in Mendoza, Bariloche and Santiago.
Faculty Information:
All our teachers are native Spanish speakers from Argentina, trained and experienced in teaching Spanish to foreigners. They have teaching degrees and are culturally sensitive. Having traveled to different countries, they are able to interact successfully with the students and offer assistance when needed.
Other Activities:
We organize extra curricular activities so that our students have the option to participate in a minimum of 2 activities per week. Thus, the program becomes more than just a language course; it is also an opportunity of immersion into Argentine culture, customs and way of life.
- Free welcome brunch
- School information folder
- Guided orientation walk in the city
- Free Internet access
- Faxes can be received for free
- Free coffee, tea and spring water
- Access to kitchen facilities at the school
- Telephone and fax machine access (small cost)
- 24 hour emergency phone
Facility Information:
It has easy access to public transportation and it is 7 blocks from Aristides Villanueva Avenue, famous for its international hostels, top bars and pubs, and restaurants.
As regards the design, it is a big house that dates from the 50s and that has 5 classrooms and a large dinning room. It also has a big backyard with a barbecue grill.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
A US$ 55 registration fee is required for all Spanish courses
General Spanish Courses - 2008 Prices per Week:
- Intensive (20 lessons/Wk) US$ 140
- Super Intensive (30 lessons/Wk) US$ 185
- Immersion (20 + 5 lessons/Wk) US$ 210
- Private Course (10 Lessons) US$ 230
- Junior Program (20 lessons/Wk + FB) US$ 500
- Senior Program (20 + 5 lessons/Wk) US$ 360
- Spanish And Tango (20 + 8 lessons/Wk) US$ 230
- Spanish And Salsa (20 + 8 lessons/Wk) US$ 230
- Spanish And Ski (16 group + 2 private lessons) US$ 320
Study trip and group program: Please contact us for detailed info!
Also see Vacation Schools in:
South America
Argentina
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