Spanish courses in Spain
and in Latin America

EL PUERTO DE LA CRUZ
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The Canaries form one of the most attractive regions in Europe. They are located in the Atlantic Ocean and are situated only 115 km off the coast of Africa. The Canaries consist of seven main islands: Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and a few smaller ones.

Our language school is located in Tenerife, the largest island, whose population totals more than 650.000 inhabitants.

Puerto de la Cruz situated in the north of the island and Playa de Las Americas in the south are the two most important tourism centres.

Tenerife, like the other Canary islands is characterized by an eternal spring-like weather with temperatures ranging from 20ºC during winter to 30ºC during summertime. Thus, Tenerife offers perfect weather for combining a beach holiday with a language course.

THE LANGUAGE SCHOOL
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Our Spanish language school in Tenerife is located in Puerto de la Cruz, across the famous "Jardín Botanico". In this wonderful and friendly atmosphere you will enjoy learning and will see your improvements soon. Our professional and experienced teachers will support you throughout the whole course.

Our language school has excellent facilities. We have 7 modern and friendly classrooms, an auditorium for up to 60 people - equipped with beamer and a dolby sourround system – as well as 2 computer classrooms with 16 workstations each and highspeed internet connection.

With a full programme of optional or extra activities our leisure team will ensure that you will be able to enjoy your learning experience apart from the language tuitions.

ACCOMMODATIONS
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Arrival: Sunday
Depature: Saturday

Family accommodation: You live with a host family which allows your to practise your Spanish intensively, an ideal way in natural situations. Besides, you get the opportunity to learn more about the Spanish life by taking part in the family´s activities. You will live in the immediate neighbourhood of our school, so you can reach it easily on foot.

Shared flats: You live in a neat and fully equipped apartment, sharing wirth other participants. The language school is 10 - 20 minutes walk away - depends on location. You are responsible for cleaning your room for the entire length of your stay. Our school comes to clean only before and after your stay.

Holiday apartments: We can arrange individual holiday apartments in different apartment buildings, in close proximity to our language school. The apartments are fully equipped. The buildings have pools and normally provide you with sun beds and parasols. A studio is a combined bed/living room with a fully equipped kitchenette and a bathroom. The size is approximately 30sqm. Apartments are bigger, depending on the number of rooms (from approx.40sqm) and have a seperate living room.

OUR SPANISH COURSES
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>> TEACHING METHODS

We use up-to-date resources and our modern teaching methods encourage self-study.

Our well qualified teachers are always on hand to give students individual advice, and the peaceful, relaxed atmosphere enhances the learning experience.

Our aim is to combine the pleasure of learning with a professional and efficient approach.

:: INTENSIVE COURSES

>> Course 20h
Daily: 4 lessons

This course is the right thing for everyone who is looking for a profound introduction to the Spanish language or wants to refresh and extend his/her language skills. In 20 units (1 unit = 45min) per week you will broaden your vocabulary and grammar knowledge step by step with oral and verbal excercises. This will enable you to soon find your way round in Spanish daily situations and to communicate with the locals. Of course, the thematical content depends on your previous knowledge and build up on it.

>> Course 30h
Daily: 6 lessons

This very intensive course contains 30 units per week and is a challenging program for all those, that either can't get enough of the Spanish language or simply want to learn more. In form and content this course, like the Intensive 20 course, acts in accordance to your individual knowledge and is available for all levels. The lessons include a variety of oral and verbal excercises that focus on the practicability in everyday life. The perfect course everyone who wants to get the most of his trip to Tenerife.

>> LEVELS

On the first day of school, students who already have some previous knowledge of Spanish will be level-tested to ensure correct placement from the beginning. Lessons start immediately after the test.

All levels are offered from Beginners to Advanced. Our 5 levels follow the European Framework of Reference for Languages and the guidelines of Instituto Cervantes.

Students completing their courses successfully will be granted the diploma and academic report which certifies the type of course, the number of hours studied and the level of proficiency attained.

:: TAYLOR MADE COURSES

>> One-to-one / private tuition

Individual lessons are one of the most intensive and effective ways to learn a foreign language.
The classes are completely adapted to your need, interest and previous knowlegde of the Spanish language. The teacher will respond to you individually and will impart the language to you in a very unique way. The schedule is flexible and we can plan it according to your wishes.

>> Course 20+5h / Course 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 of Spanish 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 Spanish courses in Tenerife are accredited by the prestigious Instituto Cervantes and with the CEELE, a main quality certification for Spanish as a foreign language.

Our qualified and experienced language teachers are young, native Spaniards, who all hold degrees in Spanish philology.

:: SPECIAL COURSES
Levels: intermediate to superior.

>> Business Spanish
4 weeks; 20 classes a week

Learning or improving your Spanish for business can increase your value to the company where you work, and can also increase your personal value on the job market.

This Spanish course is designed to suit a variety of needs and objectives. In order achieve these objectives we used different teaching materials and methods: documents, catalogues, simulated telephone conversations, Internet, listening, recordings with camera and select bibliography. These materials or method provide the environment to illustrate and understand the Spanish economic and commercial scene.

>> Spanish for Tourism and Administration
4 weeks; 20 classes a week

This Spanish course is designed for those people with some knowledge of Spanish who want to be a future professional in the tourism sector as travel agencies, hotels, tour operators, rent car agencies, etc. After taking part on this course the student will be able to face real situations.