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SHORT-TERM SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSE PROGRAM AIMS These unique courses are designed to immerse students in Spanish language through class instruction, elective workshops and 'Intercambio' Language program, providing accelerated learning for students focused on mastering the language. The studies are aimed at providing students with the most comprehensive educational learning experience by complementing studies with free weekly cultural classes, free excursions to famous historic and cultural sites and social acitivities. KEY FEATURES · Immersion in language - Course components include Core Language classes supplemented by Electives and 'Intercambio' Language Exchange Program. · Accelerated learning - 5 to 6 students per class. · Electives in Spanish Culture, History, Literature, Art & Civilisation workshops. · Tailored to meet individual needs with flexible starting dates. · Accredited course - Ongoing assessment and examination. · All levels from Beginner to Advanced. · Range of Levels - 5 different levels (Beginner to Advance), with 3 sub-groups in each Level. · Unique course design - In addition to regular classroom teaching, workshops and excursions introduce Spanish culture, and develop language skills. DURATION & CLASS SIZE Course starts every Monday with a duration from 1 week to 36 weeks long. Available all year long, students can choose when they wish to start and how long the course duration will be. Students may study longer under this program (more than 11 weeks) or choose to participate in the Long Duration Course Program. For accelerated learning, our classes are specifically reduced to 5 to 6 students per class (maximum of 8). This ensures that students have opportunity to actively participate in class and learn what is being taught at a rapid rate. COURSES Choose from SEMI-INTENSIVE, INTENSIVE or SUPER-INTENSIVE courses. Each course has individual curriculums to ensure that students attain language proficiency and achieve the goals of each course. One Lesson is 55 minutes.
CURRICULUM Curriculum is specially designed according to the different needs of each level of proficiency and duration of the course. Classwork using everyday topics with communicative teaching methods ensure that students achieve the goals of each course and progress rapidly.
Language Class Schedule:
These workshops form part of the course and are compulsory. They are taught by experienced and qualified instructors, in the afternoons. The workshops encourage the students to actively participate in set activities, thereby further building vocabulary and speaking proficiency.
4 different workshops are offered: HISTORY, LITERATURE ART & CIVILISATION, RADIO, PRESS, DRAMA:
Workshop Class Schedule:
· 'INTERCAMBIO' LANGUAGE EXCHANGE EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES To ensure a comprehensive learning experience, free-guided excursions are provided. They are held in the afternoons during the week. The actual places visited vary and depend on each intake. Places include Picasso Musuem, Casa Gaudi, La Sagrada Familia, Montjuic Fonts, Olimpic Arena, Pueblo Español, Amusement Park "Tibidabo", City Tour and Water Parks. A monthly program of the planned cultural activities is provided. Overnight accommodation for weekend excursions to other cities is not included in course fees. PLACEMENT TEST Non-beginners begin the course by undergoing a written and oral placement test to determine the suitable class level. This test takes place at 9.30 am on the first Monday of the course. As soon as the testing process has been completed, the coursework takes place immediately. CLASS LEVELS There are 5 different levels of Spanish: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Advance and Proficient. All the levels, with the exception of the Proficiency level, are sub-divided into 3 groups containing a higher, medium and lower level. 1 BASIC (BEGINNER): This course is designed for those students who are beginning Spanish for the first time. By the end of the course, students will be able to form some of the basic structures in Spanish and will have a basic knowledge of the Spanish culture and society. 2 ELEMENTARY: This course is designated for those students who already have a previous knowledge of some of the basic structures in Spanish. By the end of the programme, students will have increased their level of grammar and vocabulary so they can express themselves functionally according to the different context. They will also have a greater awareness of Spanish culture and society. 3 INTERMEDIATE: This course is designated for students having a general command of the more complex structures in the Spanish language and a good vocabulary base. By the end of the course, students will be able to use their Spanish more fluently and will have a greater understanding of the Spanish way of life. The course attempts to improve the student's understanding of the linguistic and extra-linguistic structures in Spanish so he/she can communicate more effectively. 4 ADVANCED: This course is designed for students who possess a solid knowledge of Spanish language and culture and are able to perform at the communicative level. By the end of the course, students will have gained a wider knowledge of the Spanish culture and will be more proficient at expressing his/her ideas at an abstract level. 5 PROFICIENCY: This course is designed for those students with a high command of the Spanish language. Special emphasis is placed on perfecting the student's oral and writing skills and also in developing a global perspective of the Spanish culture in relation to the student's particular field of interest. TEACHERS & TEACHING MATERIALS Highly qualified and experienced teachers, all of them holders of a degree in teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and additional degrees in specific areas of their teaching for example, Spanish philology, History, Marketing and Tourism. Perscribed textbooks are provided. Some of the texts used include: Basic (beginner) & Elementary levels: ELE 1 (SM); GENTE (DIFUSION); USO (EDELSA); RÁPIDO (DIFUSIÓN). Intermediate level: AVANCE (SGEL); MÉTODO DE ESPAÑOL PARA EXTRANJEROS (EDINUMEN). Advanced level: ABANICO (DIFUSION); PUESTA A PUNTO (EDELSA). Proficiency level: CURSO SUPERIOR (SGEL); MÉTODO DE ESPAÑOL PARA EXTRANJEROS (EDINUMEN); PUNTO FINAL (EDELSA); CURSO DE PERFECCIONAMIENTO (SGEL). ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATE At the end of short-term courses, tests are held to assess the level of proficency achieved. Students completing this course successfully will be granted a Diploma, which certifies the type of course, the amount of hours studied, and the achieved level of proficiency. Students will also be provided with a report card, which includes a detailed account of the student's progress according to the specific linguistic skills. Students can obtain credits to be transferred to their home college or university. COURSE PROGRAM DATES & FEES Fees differ according to the Accommodation selected and include all fees and items listed below. For Dates & Fee Click Here » WorldLink Spanish Language Course Fees include Tuition, Accommodation, Study materials including perscribed books, Visa Documentation, Official Diploma, and Placement Test. Free guided tours and social activities are also included at no extra cost. For a full list of what is included in the course prices Click Here » ACCOMMODATION A wide range of accommodation options is included in the course program. Course Fees vary depending on the type of accommodation selected. For the privacy and convenience of studnets, all rooms are single occupancy.
· HOST FAMILY
· STUDENT RESIDENCE
· SHARED APARTMENTS
· PRIVATE APARTMENTS/HOTELS REQUIREMENTS Application is open to all persons who are at least 15 years old and in good health. There are no special requirements. TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE & AIRLINE TICKETS For peace of mind, WorldLink Education study abroad program offer travel and medical insurance in program fees. Range of benefits such as medical expenses, emergency dental expenses, personal liability, luggage, pro rata return of the tuition fees in emergency and leisure travel insurance is included. For details of terms, conditions and coverage please contact the Europe office. WLE Program does NOT include travel to and from Barcelona. For cheap air fares to Barcelona starting from US$ 500 Click Here ». APPLICATION Follow our Step-by-Step guide on How To Apply. For the WorldLink Application Form Click Here.
Applications are to be made at least 4 weeks before the first day of the course.
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